Apartment for Rent - No Driving Required

I was playing on Craig's list and learned that there are several apartments for rent within a few blocks of my office.  My office is in a small town - a few thousand people - much bigger than the village I'll be leaving.  It's only about 40 minutes from a small city.  I've been thinking about moving to that city.  But the idea of being able to walk to work everyday - hmmmm.  It's very appealing.  

The apartment requires a one year lease.  I could try it for a year.  Rather than a 45 minutes drive to work, I would have a five minute walk.  More exercise, less money for gas.  And if I walked to work, I would then walk to the courthouse - even more exercise.  I could also walk to the grocery store.  

It would be a baby step.  From lonely, barren village to town with churches, a library, a coffee shop, and a one picture movie house.  Only 40 minutes from a city with much more to offer.  Why not jump right into the city?  I'm not sure.  This will take some thought.