Wanderlust World Wanderlust World The question "How long is an average town?" contains a category error. Towns are two-dimensional settlements, not linear objects.
| Metric | Typical Range (US/UK/SA) | What It Tells You |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,000 – 50,000 | Number of residents |
| Land Area | 2 – 50 sq mi (5 – 130 km²) | Physical footprint |
| Population Density | 500 – 5,000/sq mi | Compactness vs. sprawl |
| Road Network Length | 10 – 200 miles | Total streets within limits |
| Main Street Length | 0.5 – 3 miles | Commercial core linear extent |