{"id":107811,"date":"2024-01-16T12:16:15","date_gmt":"2024-01-16T15:16:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/?p=107811"},"modified":"2024-01-16T12:16:17","modified_gmt":"2024-01-16T15:16:17","slug":"yard-size-survey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/studies\/yard-size-survey\/","title":{"rendered":"Survey: Do Americans Want a Big Yard in 2024?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Having green space to escape to is a part of the American Dream, but how much turf are we talking about?<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To find out, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/\">LawnStarter<\/a> surveyed over 1,000 U.S. adults about their yard preferences, including ideal acreages and their goals for using that space.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below, you\u2019ll see the full survey results, including demographic insights such as gender, age, and income.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shopping for a home with a bigger (or smaller) yard? Compare your options with our ranking of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/studies\/cities-with-the-biggest-yards\/\">2024\u2019s Cities With the Biggest Yards<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents<\/h2>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"#survey-results\">Survey Results<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"#methodology\">Behind the Survey<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"#make-the-most-of-your-space\">Make the Most of Your Space<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>   <p><a class=\"js-anchor\" id=\"survey-results\"><\/a><\/p>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Survey Results<\/h2>   <div class=\"infogram-embed\" data-id=\"94aab511-b905-41c3-8085-51258f0ab161\" data-type=\"interactive\"><\/div><script>!function(e,t,s,i){var n=\"InfogramEmbeds\",o=e.getElementsByTagName(\"script\"),d=o[0],r=\/^http:\/.test(e.location)?\"http:\":\"https:\";if(\/^\\\/{2}\/.test(i)&&(i=r+i),window[n]&&window[n].initialized)window[n].process&&window[n].process();else if(!e.getElementById(s)){var a=e.createElement(\"script\");a.async=1,a.id=s,a.src=i,d.parentNode.insertBefore(a,d)}}(document,0,\"infogram-async\",\"\/\/e.infogram.com\/js\/dist\/embed-loader-min.js\");<\/script>   <p><a class=\"js-anchor\" id=\"methodology\"><\/a><\/p>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Behind the Survey<\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">LawnStarter collected survey responses from a random sample of 1,020 U.S. adults aged 18 or older via Alchemer and Cint between Jan. 9 and 10, 2024.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each response was anonymized using a unique user ID generated and assigned by Cint.<\/p>   <p><a class=\"js-anchor\" id=\"make-the-most-of-your-space\"><\/a><\/p>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make the Most of Your Space<\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you wish to expand or downsize your property, utilize your yard space with some of our landscaping ideas below.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Design an oasis for nature lovers:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Attract <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/how-to-attract-birds-to-your-yard\/\">birds<\/a> to sing in your yard.<\/li>    <li>Make your backyard a paradise for your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/ways-to-make-cat-friendly-garden\/\">cats<\/a> and\/or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/pets\/dog-friendly-landscaping-benefits\/\">dogs<\/a>.<\/li>    <li>Add a splash of zen with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/koi-pond-design-ideas\/\">koi pond<\/a>.<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fill your property with entertaining spaces:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Gather together on a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/cost\/cost-to-build-deck\/\">deck<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/cost\/gazebo-price\/\">gazebo<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/cost\/patio-price\/\">patio<\/a>.<\/li>    <li>Cook a feast on the grill or in your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/cost\/outdoor-kitchen-price\/\">outdoor kitchen<\/a>.<\/li>    <li>Cozy up and roast marshmallows around an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/cozy-outdoor-fireplace-ideas-backyard\/\">outdoor fireplace<\/a>.<\/li>    <li>Tidy up, grab a football, and prepare to host an epic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/home-garden\/how-to-host-outdoor-super-bowl-party\/\">outdoor Super Bowl party<\/a>.<\/li>    <li>Set up space to get competitive with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/fun-yard-games-for-kids\/\">backyard games<\/a> like pickleball.<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other practical elements to consider:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Broaden your storage space with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/cost\/shed-price\/\">shed<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/cost\/garage-price\/\">garage<\/a>.<\/li>    <li>Grow your green thumb with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/a-beginners-guide-to-wildflower-gardens\/\">wildflower<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/gardening-2\/how-to-start-vegetable-garden\/\">vegetable<\/a> garden.<\/li>    <li>Create a personalized refuge with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/cost\/she-shed-price\/\">she shed<\/a>.<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/\"><em>Hire a local LawnStarter crew<\/em><\/a><em> to keep your backyard in shape \u2014 no matter how big or small.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>    <p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Main Photo Credit:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/photos\/MAEmkSube3s-happy-family-playing-in-backyard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Yuganov Konstantin<\/a> \/ Canva Pro \/ <a 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