A month or so ago, we tested this theory out via randomly selected streets. I beleived tenure was longer and some other posters didnt. I found the average ownership appeared to be well over 10 years. I think Realtors see the movers not the squatters so they can be a bit biased toward the concept of more frequent moving. There also seems to be quite abit of propaganda out there but I suspect it is heavily distorted by younger more mobile people. From the time I graduated HS until I was 32, I moved 17 times in 15 years. I think I probably skewed those residency numbers a bit. Thankfully, I found paradise and I AINT GOIN NOWHERE ANYMORE!