Remote Work & Small-Town Living: Why Millions Are Choosing a Different Kind of Life
Remote work reshaped more than our calendars and commutes; it rewired what’s possible for our lives. In 2025, tens of millions of Americans are working remotely, and a significant share of them are using that freedom to trade big-city addresses for smaller, more livable places. When “where the office is” stops driving decisions, “where life feels right” finally gets to take the lead.
Small Town Affordability
Curious how far your housing budget goes in a big city versus a small town? Explore real 2025 data on rural vs. urban home prices, and see why small-town living can unlock more space, more land, and more life for less.
The Great Return: Why So Many Young Adults Are Leaving Cities for Small-Town Life
Discover why young adults are leaving big cities and choosing small towns for affordability, community, and creativity. Explore what’s fueling this great migration and how you can find your perfect town with MoxieTowns.
Millennials in Small Towns: Why a New Generation is Choosing Small-Town Living
Millennials are forging a new path by choosing small-town living for its affordability, vibrant community, and the freedom of remote work. Explore how this generation is reshaping life outside the city, embracing work–life balance, local businesses, and adventure in America’s best small towns.
Might be the Sweetest Place in NH
Life is sweet with friends who have exceptional taste. It was the suggestion of just such a friend who summers in New Hampshire to not miss the little town of Walpole on my recent visit to the state. What a quintessential New Hampshire hamlet!
Connections Matter
In our drives through New Hampshire and Vermont, we didn’t just visit towns. We visited stories, dreams, and the beating hearts of communities. Can't wait to share more tales from the road!
The autumn magic is calling us north
We have had our nose to the digital grindstone lately, as we are working hard to expand our platform to share more about the amazing places. we are finding and making it easier to share! We're cooking up something quite marvelous here—imagine an artisanal blend of storytelling and digital magic to give you more of the hidden gems we've discovered.
Manners Matter
Since 2020, the pull toward the picturesque quiet of small towns has been magnetic. We yearned for landscapes where skies stretch out like endless canvases. In a world that confined us, the open fields, the meandering rivers, and the quaint downtowns whispered promises of a freedom the metropolis couldn't give. And here's the thing—freedom comes wrapped in responsibility.
Before you “think” about hanging a shop sign
Can you see your sign hanging above the door, etched in the vintage font that whispers the soul of your brand? Imagine the first rays of the morning sun filtering through your windows, illuminating the carefully selected apparel or artisanal pastries.
Company is Coming
It is a season that calls out to us, inviting us to leave the buzz of the city for the tranquil streets of small towns. As autumn approaches, you can almost hear the whisper - “Come visit us.”
Who is minding the street?
This week I found myself in the warm company of Main Street directors and downtown managers from across the landscape of Georgia at the Georgia Downtown Conference
Remote Work Rising
Have you marveled at the incredible renaissance of small towns in recent years? Much of the secret lies in the remote work revolution, a dance of innovation and nostalgia that's breathed new life into these charming communities.
Not a Movie Set
We love to imagine small-town life—the tranquility, the tight-knit community, and charm big cities can lack. And while many of the Hallmark movies are filmed in real small towns, the life they portray is a script.
Small Towns, Villages & Hamlets
Each small town whispers its own tale, distinct in its melody and rhythm. Some bustling with the energy of 50,000 souls, others humming the tranquil song of a mere 1,000 inhabitants. We embark on this journey from the heart of the south, within arm's reach of countless remarkable towns, each with its own allure.
First Look
You are ready to explore the small towns, perhaps to one day become a part of its fabric. Where do you start? What is most important? Start here.
Where MoxieTowns Started
Why small towns now? Because it is time. Why MoxieTowns? Because I really love small towns.
Time to Turn Up the Music
Empty nester? Yes. You are craving adventure, more friends of all ages, and more time to invest in your interests! You are not ready to roll up the carpet – unless it is to dance the night away! You may find what you are looking for in a small town!
Millennials in a Small Town
With 84% of millennials stating that they prefer remote work, we think small towns could be a match made in heaven.
Riding a wave
Things are changing quickly in how we work, where we live, and even how we do everyday tasks. It can be overwhelming.
Or it can open our lives to remarkable futures - maybe in a small town?