Why do so many wealthy people have gravel driveways?

First, it seems to me that gravel driveways appear most frequently on homes with large lots (i.e., multiple acres). So the casual driver-by would assume the property is wealthy because they own so much land. Only rich people own large tracts of land, right? read more

While I’ve never observed the high volume of gravel driveways for wealthy people, I have some theories as to why it might be true. First, it seems to me that gravel driveways appear most frequently on homes with large lots (i.e., multiple acres). So the casual driver-by would assume the property is wealthy because they own so much land. read more

With proper care and maintenance, a gravel driveway can last up to 100 years. That's because there's just so little that can go wrong with gravel. Unlike a solid asphalt or concrete driveway, it's not going to crack or sink. read more