>>28484070>to live in the projectsThey live in the city outskirts, commonly known as suburbia. That accounts for a vast number of the population. Another good percent live in apartments (non-projects) in the cities. Usually these are high rise, maybe 4-6 story buildings. Depending on age of the city there might be town houses too of varying sizes. The projects/ghetto are completely different part of most cities.
Also rural life isn't always comfy. Drug addiction is a huge issue and like
>>28484186 said, most want to escape it because job opportunities are limited, esp if your family isn't a big ranch/farm.