Houston has a lower cost of living than most other metropolitan areas, a booming job market, and a rapidly growing economy. City life, however, isn’t for everyone. Fortunately, the greater Houston area has many accessible and affordable suburbs. Here are just a few reasons why so many people are deciding that country living is for them.

• Connect with nature — For those living in the country, it’s important to maintain a good relationship with the nature and wildlife around you. After all, you both live there.

• Privacy and respect — Peace and tranquility are top priorities for country communities. Especially in the vast plains of Texas, there’s plenty of room for you to have a private space.

• Lower cost of living — One of the biggest driving forces toward country living is the potential to see lower housing and utility costs. In the country, you can buy more land for less money thanks to the significant drop in population density.

• Equestrian lifestyle – If horses are part of your family, then country living is ideal. Based on the number of acres you buy, you can build a barn and keep your horses close and readily available to care for and ride.