{"id":107688,"date":"2024-01-10T20:37:36","date_gmt":"2024-01-10T23:37:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/?p=107688"},"modified":"2024-02-02T14:43:23","modified_gmt":"2024-02-02T17:43:23","slug":"cities-with-biggest-yards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/studies\/cities-with-biggest-yards\/","title":{"rendered":"2024\u2019s Cities With the Biggest and Smallest Yards"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Where can you be a city dweller in a house with a nice big yard?<\/p>    <p>With mortgage <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/business\/2023\/12\/14\/mortgage-rates-7-percent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">interest rates<\/a> decreasing \u2014 aka more financial bandwidth to buy a bigger property \u2014 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/\">LawnStarter<\/a> ranked 2024&#8217;s Cities With the Biggest and Smallest Yards.<\/p>    <p>We compared the 2,000 biggest U.S. cities based on the average yard sizes of single-family homes from the Federal Housing Finance Agency.<\/p>    <p>Plan your next move with our ranking below. To learn how we ranked the cities, see our <a href=\"#methodology\">methodology<\/a>.<\/p>    <p>Is having a big yard a blessing or a burden? We also conducted a survey of U.S. homeowners to find out. After perusing our ranking, explore the results of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/studies\/yard-size-survey\/\">Yard Size Survey<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Contents<\/h2>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"#rankings\">City Rankings<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"#key-insights\">Key Insights<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"#ask-the-experts\">Ask the Experts<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"#methodology\">Methodology<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"#final-thoughts\">Final Thoughts: Find the Perfect Plot<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>   <p><a class=\"js-anchor\" id=\"rankings\"><\/a><\/p>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">City Rankings<\/h2>    <p>See how each city fared in our ranking:<\/p>   <div class=\"infogram-embed\" data-id=\"3aff9568-ae45-4d75-8883-ce4c207f1153\" data-type=\"interactive\" data-title=\"LS: Ranking Table - 2024&amp;#39;s Cities With the Biggest Yards\"><\/div> <p><script>!function(e,n,i,s){var d=\"InfogramEmbeds\";var o=e.getElementsByTagName(n)[0];if(window[d]&&window[d].initialized)window[d].process&&window[d].process();else if(!e.getElementById(i)){var r=e.createElement(n);r.async=1,r.id=i,r.src=s,o.parentNode.insertBefore(r,o)}}(document,\"script\",\"infogram-async\",\"https:\/\/e.infogram.com\/js\/dist\/embed-loader-min.js\");<\/script><\/p>    <p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>Note: Population was added as a reference only and was not factored into the ranking. \u201cAverage Yard Acreage\u201d values were rounded to 3 decimal places for presentation purposes.<\/em><\/p>   <div class=\"infogram-embed\" data-id=\"e6a3d6b6-3567-4aad-bf94-04b296c8bdf5\" data-type=\"interactive\" data-title=\"LS: Top 50 Cities With the Biggest Yards\"><\/div> <p><script>!function(e,n,i,s){var d=\"InfogramEmbeds\";var o=e.getElementsByTagName(n)[0];if(window[d]&&window[d].initialized)window[d].process&&window[d].process();else if(!e.getElementById(i)){var r=e.createElement(n);r.async=1,r.id=i,r.src=s,o.parentNode.insertBefore(r,o)}}(document,\"script\",\"infogram-async\",\"https:\/\/e.infogram.com\/js\/dist\/embed-loader-min.js\");<\/script><\/p>   <p><a class=\"js-anchor\" id=\"key-insights\"><\/a><\/p>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Insights<\/h2>    <p>Only the <strong>top 150<\/strong> cities in our ranking enjoy lawns <strong>larger than the <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/todayshomeowner.com\/lawn-garden\/guides\/average-yard-size\/#:~:text=The%20current%20national%20average%20yard%20size%20is%C2%A023%2C301%C2%A0square%20feet%20or%C2%A0a%20half%20an%20acre.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>national average<\/strong><\/a> of half an acre.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>Small-city living offers the most yard space: Each of our <strong>top 10<\/strong> cities has a population <strong>below 50,000<\/strong>. Unsurprisingly, congested cities like <strong>New York<\/strong> (No. 1,993) and <strong>San Francisco<\/strong> (No. 1,998) tumbled to the bottom of our ranking with some of the smallest plots.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p><strong>North Carolina<\/strong> and <strong>Texas<\/strong> tied with the <strong>most cities<\/strong> \u2014 <strong>15 each<\/strong> \u2014 in the <strong>top 150<\/strong>. Most cities in other Southern states like <strong>Arkansas<\/strong>, <strong>Georgia<\/strong>, and <strong>Tennessee<\/strong> finished in the top half of our ranking.&nbsp;<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Highlights<\/h3>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>The average yard size among the <strong>bottom 97 cities<\/strong> is <strong>less than 0.1 acres<\/strong> (or less than 1\/10th of an acre), while <strong>only the top 2<\/strong> cities \u2014 <strong>Carney, Maryland<\/strong> (No. 1) and <strong>Linton Hall, Virginia<\/strong> (No. 2) \u2014 boast averages <strong>over 1 acre<\/strong>.<\/li> <\/ul>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Every city representing <strong>Mississippi<\/strong>, <strong>New Hampshire<\/strong>, and <strong>South Dakota<\/strong> scored in the top half of our ranking.<\/li> <\/ul>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Those looking for a big-city lifestyle and big backyards should house-hunt in places like <strong>Charlotte, North Carolina<\/strong> (No. 722), <strong>Jacksonville, Florida<\/strong> (No. 761), and <strong>Oklahoma City<\/strong> (No. 784) \u2014 each with over 680,000 residents.<br><\/li>    <li>Many Western urbanites go without spacious yards. One <strong>California<\/strong> city \u2014 <strong>Fallbrook (No. 5)<\/strong> \u2014 landed in the <strong>top 10<\/strong>, while <strong>255 Golden State<\/strong> <strong>cities<\/strong> shrank into the <strong>bottom half <\/strong>of our ranking.<\/li> <\/ul>   <p><a class=\"js-anchor\" id=\"ask-the-experts\"><\/a><\/p>  <div id=\"experts-block\" class=\"experts\">     <h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold text-black mb-3\">Ask The Experts<\/h2>    <p>Despite having many benefits, it\u2019s not easy to maintain (or afford) a property with a large backyard.<\/p> <p>We sought expert tips on caring for an expansive yard space. Explore their insights below.<\/p> <ol> <li>What are 3 of the biggest challenges that come with owning a home with a lot of yard space?<\/li> <li>How important are yard sizes in today\u2019s housing market?<\/li> <li>What are your top 3 tips for managing a large lawn?<\/li> <li>What is 1 way to make a small backyard seem bigger?<\/li> <li>What are 3 pieces of lawn care equipment necessary for maintaining a big property?<\/li> <li>Some homeowners associations (HOAs) pay for front yard maintenance. Is this worth the HOA fee?<\/li> <\/ol>    <div id=\"experts-container\" class=\"relative lg:mt-6\" x-data=\"experts()\" x-init=\"init()\">      <style>       .expert-avatars {         scrollbar-width: none;         -ms-overflow-style: none;          \/* momentum scroll on iOS *\/         -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;          \/* disbable vertical scroll for touch *\/         touch-action: pan-x;       }        \/* hide scroll bar *\/       .expert-avatars::-webkit-scrollbar {         display: none;       }        .expert-avatars .item {         width: 125px;         flex-shrink: 0;       }        .expert-avatars .item:not(:last-child) {         margin-right: 10px;       }        \/* hacky fix for padding at the end of the.expert-avatars *\/       .expert-avatars .item:last-child {         position: relative;       }        .expert-avatars .item:last-child::after {         position: absolute;         left: 100%;         height: 1px;         width: 20px;         display: block;         content: \"\"; 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Or, simply a beautiful garden (possibly a cut garden).<\/p> <p><strong>What are your top three tips for managing a large lawn?<\/strong><\/p> <p>1. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/ways-remove-lawn-grass\/\">Remove<\/a> the lawn.<\/p> <p>2. If you must have a lawn, know the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/category\/grass-guides\/\">type of lawn<\/a> that will do best on your site.<\/p> <p>3. Water and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/what-is-aeration-video\/\">aerate<\/a> your lawn every year.<\/p> <p><strong>What is one way to make a small backyard seem bigger?<\/strong><\/p> <p>Play with the edges of your backyard. For small yards, creating an overflow of plants coming into the pathways is one way.<\/p> <p><strong>What are three pieces of lawn care equipment necessary for maintaining a big property?<\/strong><\/p> <p>1. Plug aerators.<\/p> <p>2. Invest in a GOOD <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/reviews\/best-leaf-rakes\/\">rake<\/a> (helps to pick up leaves).<\/p> <p>3. An <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/reviews\/best-electric-lawn-mowers\/\">electric lawnmower<\/a>.<\/p> <p>4. (Bonus) An edge trimmer.<\/p>             <\/div>            <\/div>          <\/div>                <div           id=\"expert-lei-wedge\"           class=\"mb-10 border border-gray-200 p-4 cursor-pointer lg:block\"           x-bind:class=\"{'lg:border-theme-green block': focusedExpert == 'lei-wedge', 'hidden': focusedExpert != 'lei-wedge'}\"           @click=\"openExpert('lei-wedge', 'expert'); expertIsFocused = true\">            <div             x-bind:class=\"{'items-center': focusedExpert != 'lei-wedge', 'items-start': focusedExpert == 'lei-wedge'}\"             class=\"item mb-4 hidden lg:flex\"             @click=\"openExpert('lei-wedge', 'expert')\">              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Lei-Wedge.png?wsr\" alt=\"Lei Wedge\" class=\"m-0 mr-3 w-16 h-16 object-cover rounded-full lg:w-20 lg:h-20\">              <div>               <div                 x-bind:class=\"{'trim-label': focusedExpert != 'lei-wedge'}\"                 class=\"text-sm leading-5 mb-2 text-black font-medium\">Lei Wedge <\/div>               <div                 x-bind:class=\"{'trim-label': focusedExpert != 'lei-wedge'}\"                 class=\"text-sm leading-5 mb-2 text-gray-800\">Associate Professor<\/div>               <div                 x-bind:class=\"{'trim-label': focusedExpert != 'lei-wedge'}\"                 class=\"text-gray-600 text-sm\">University of South Florida<\/div>             <\/div>           <\/div>            <div             class=\"hidden lg:block\"             x-bind:class=\"{'lg:hidden': focusedExpert == 'lei-wedge'}\">             <button class=\"flex items-center text-theme-green open-details\" @click=\"openExpert('lei-wedge', 'expert'); expertIsFocused = true\">View Answers <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 20.243 13.501\" class=\"w-4 ml-2\">                 <path data-name=\"Icon ionic-ios-arrow-round-forward\" d=\"M12.909.258a.919.919 0 00-.007 1.294l4.275 4.282H.907a.914.914 0 000 1.828H17.17l-4.275 4.286a.925.925 0 00.007 1.294.91.91 0 001.287-.007l5.794-5.836a1.026 1.026 0 00.19-.288.872.872 0 00.07-.352.916.916 0 00-.26-.64L14.189.283a.9.9 0 00-1.28-.025z\" fill=\"#48a27a\" \/>               <\/svg><\/button>           <\/div>            <div             class=\"details fixed top-0 left-0 bg-white h-screen z-10 overflow-scroll w-screen lg:w-full lg:relative lg:h-auto\"             x-cloak x-show=\"focusedExpert == 'lei-wedge'\"             x-transition:enter=\"transition ease-out duration-100 transform\"             x-transition:enter-start=\"opacity-0 scale-95\"             x-transition:enter-end=\"opacity-100 scale-100\"             x-transition:leave=\"transition ease-in duration-75 transform\"             x-transition:leave-start=\"opacity-100 scale-100\"             x-transition:leave-end=\"opacity-0 scale-95\">              <div class=\"bg-theme-green p-4 mb-4 pb-20 relative text-white lg:bg-white lg:pb-0 lg:text-theme-green lg:mb-8\">               <button class=\"close-details mr-4 mt-2 absolute top-0 left-0 flex items-center ml-4 lg:mt-0 lg:ml-0\" x-on:click.stop=\"closeExpert('lei-wedge')\">                 <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 20.243 13.501\" class=\"w-6 mr-2 fill-current\">                   <path data-name=\"Icon ionic-ios-arrow-round-forward\" d=\"M7.334 13.243a.919.919 0 00.007-1.294L3.066 7.667h16.27a.914.914 0 000-1.828H3.073l4.275-4.286A.925.925 0 007.341.259a.91.91 0 00-1.287.007L.26 6.102a1.026 1.026 0 00-.19.288.872.872 0 00-.07.352.916.916 0 00.26.64l5.794 5.836a.9.9 0 001.28.025z\" \/>                 <\/svg> Close               <\/button>             <\/div>              <div class=\"item text-center px-4 w-full text-center -mt-20 relative z-20 pointer-events-none lg:hidden\">               <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Lei-Wedge.png?wsr\" alt=\"Lei Wedge\" class=\"mt-0 mb-3 mx-auto w-32 h-32 object-cover rounded-full border-white border-4 shadow-xl\">               <div class=\"text-base leading-5 mb-2 text-black font-medium\">Lei Wedge <\/div>               <div class=\"text-sm leading-5 mb-2 text-gray-800\">Associate Professor<\/div>               <div class=\"text-gray-600 text-sm\">University of South Florida<\/div>             <\/div>              <div class=\"px-4 lg:px-0\">               <p><strong>What are three of the biggest challenges that come with owning a home with a lot of yard space?<\/strong><\/p> <p>1. Keeping up with the yard.<\/p> <p>2. Cost of maintaining the yard.<\/p> <p>3. Additional cost in property tax.<\/p> <p><strong>How important are yard sizes in today\u2019s housing market?<\/strong><\/p> <p>It depends on the city. In the North, it is quite important. In the Southern newer cities like Tampa, it\u2019s not as important. We have tons of master-planned communities with tiny yards. People are used to lot sizes 40 by 100 in starter homes. 50 by 100 is a decent bigger lot in those newer neighborhoods.<\/p> <p><strong>What are your top three tips for managing a large lawn?<\/strong><\/p> <p>1. Get a good lawn person with big equipment.<\/p> <p>2. If you try to do it yourself, make sure you have plenty of free time and energy.<\/p> <p>3. If in Florida, summertime is brutal, and the grass grows very fast with the rain.<\/p> <p><strong>What is one way to make a small backyard seem bigger?<\/strong><\/p> <p>Do not clutter. Keep it open. Fences actually help small yards out a lot and make it very private.<\/p> <p><strong>What are three pieces of lawn care equipment necessary for maintaining a big property?<\/strong><\/p> <p>1. Lawn mower.<\/p> <p>2. Weed eater.<\/p> <p>3. Edger.<\/p> <p>4. Leafblower.<\/p> <p>You need all four. A hedge trimmer is helpful too.<\/p> <p><strong>Some homeowners associations (HOAs) pay for front yard maintenance. Is this worth the HOA fee?<\/strong><\/p> <p>Townhome HOAs usually cover lawn care. Single-family home (SFH) HOAs rarely cover the lawn.<\/p> <p>It depends on your yard size and how busy your schedule is. Usually, the ones that cover yard maintenance have smaller lots. Compare the HOA fee with your own cost of lawn maintenance to decide.<\/p> <p>A lot of times the communities with HOA covering lawns also charge for cable and other community expenses, and HOA fees tend to be pretty high.<\/p>             <\/div>            <\/div>          <\/div>              <\/div> <\/div>  <p><a class=\"js-anchor\" id=\"methodology\"><\/a><\/p>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Methodology<\/h2>    <p>First, we determined the factors (metrics) that are most relevant to rank the Cities With the Biggest Yards.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>We then gathered the average yard acreage for each of the 2,000 biggest U.S. cities from the Federal Housing Finance Agency.<\/p>    <p>Finally, we calculated scores (out of 100 points) for each city to determine its rank. The highest Overall Score ranked \u201cBiggest\u201d (No. 1) and the lowest \u201cSmallest\u201d (No. 2,000).<\/p>    <p>Note: Population data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau for reference purposes only.&nbsp;<\/p>   <p><a class=\"js-anchor\" id=\"final-thoughts\"><\/a><\/p>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Thoughts: Find the Perfect Plot<\/h2>    <p>With mortgage loan limits <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/amydobson\/2023\/12\/05\/looking-to-borrow-even-more-for-a-house-mortgage-loan-limits-are-about-to-increase-in-2024\/?sh=517c478a69aa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">increasing<\/a> this year and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/advisor\/mortgages\/mortgage-interest-rates-forecast\/#:~:text=%5BM%5Dortgage%20rates,relief%20to%20homebuyers.%E2%80%9D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">lower interest rates<\/a> on the horizon, homeowners may be able to put more money toward a home with their dream backyard in 2024.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>Whether it\u2019s for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/studies\/best-cities-urban-gardening\/\">gardening<\/a>, playing with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/studies\/best-cities-dog-lovers\/\">Fido<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/studies\/best-cities-cornhole-games\/\">cornhole<\/a> competitions with the kids, having green space to escape to is <a href=\"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/news\/2022\/04\/parks-green-spaces-improve-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">beneficial<\/a> for the body and mind.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>Make the most of your large lawn with our tips and tricks below.&nbsp;<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Keep an eye out for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/common-lawn-diseases\/\">lawn diseases<\/a>.<\/li>    <li>Get the best <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/reviews\/best-lawn-mowers-big-yards\/\">lawn mower<\/a> for a big yard.<\/li>    <li>Decrease your chore list (and water bill) with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/xeriscaping-ideas\/\">xeriscaping<\/a>.<\/li>    <li>Add some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/studies\/most-glamorous-cities-in-us\/\">glamour<\/a> with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/how-to-build-pond\/\">small backyard pond<\/a> or cozy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/cozy-outdoor-fireplace-ideas-backyard\/\">outdoor fireplace<\/a>.<\/li>    <li>Install a <a href=\"https:\/\/fencegnome.com\/blog\/fencing\/best-fence-styles-for-large-yards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fence<\/a> for even more privacy.<\/li>    <li>Set out some fun <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/fun-yard-games-for-kids\/\">backyard games<\/a> like pickleball.<\/li> <\/ul>    <p>If your yard is on the smaller side, you can still take steps to improve your space.&nbsp;<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/landscaping-ideas-small-front-yard\/\">landscaping<\/a> to enhance front yard curb appeal.<\/li>    <li>Get the right <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/reviews\/best-lawn-mowers-for-small-yards\/\">mower<\/a> for a small property.<\/li>    <li>Buy a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/reviews\/best-robot-lawn-mowers\/\">robotic lawn mower<\/a> to keep the grass in check.<\/li>    <li>Add balance to the backyard with creative <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/landscaping-ideas-small-backyard\/\">landscape design<\/a>.<\/li> <\/ul>    <p><em>Having a big yard can make lawn mowing a big chore. <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/\"><em>Hire a local LawnStarter crew<\/em><\/a><em> to keep your property looking fresh and healthy so you can relax and enjoy your green slice of heaven.<\/em><\/p>   <p><a class=\"js-anchor\" id=\"media-resources\"><\/a><\/p>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Media Resources<\/h2>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1DAez0eoaXqlbpkyhL553MwV4C0eEHQeRndj6mexkXWs\/edit#gid=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">High-resolution images of cities<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>Main Photo Credit:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/photos\/MAEI3gn9JxU-latin-american-family-cookout-in-modern-miami-home-backyard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">JohnnyGreig<\/a> \/ Canva Pro \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/policies\/content-license-agreement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Canva License<\/a><\/p>    <p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Where can you be a city dweller in a house with a nice, big backyard? 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