In a recent survey, residents of Culdesac City were asked which factors would influence the city's growth. Several factors influenced the decision-making process. The median house value was below the state average, while foreign-born residents accounted for less than 10% of the population. Also, the county's percentage of blacks, hispanics, and those with bachelor's degrees or higher was significantly below the state average. And the number of airmen and college students was well below the state average.
Although Culdesacs have long been associated with low-density residential development, many sustainable development theorists argue that their low-density nature makes them inefficient. They gained widespread popularity in the 1960s and 1970s, a time when detached houses were considered an ideal form of habitation. Moreover, the popularity of cul-de-sac streets correlated with the demand for large lots. Thus, there may be a relationship between street type and unit density.