Key facts
- The author moved from the Bronx, a densely populated NYC borough, to a village of 8,000 people.
- She misses city conveniences, family, and a less car-dependent lifestyle.
- The Bronx offers green spaces, bike trails, a beach, a zoo, and a botanical garden.
- Returning to the Bronx is difficult due to sluggish housing inventory and high seller pricing.
- Current mortgage rates are double the 3% rate secured in 2021.
A writer who relocated from the Bronx to a small town during the COVID-19 pandemic is now seeking to return to her New York City roots. While she initially sought more space and a deeper connection with nature, the author found herself missing the conveniences and community of city living. She highlights the lack of walkability, the necessity of a car-dependent lifestyle, and the absence of her family as significant drawbacks to her current environment.