Today's buyers value the quality of a neighborhood above anything else when choosing the community where they want to live, according to a National Association of Realtors report. Convenience to work came in second, followed by the overall affordability of homes. See the complete list below. See Tips for choosing a neighborhood to help you choose the right neighborhood for you.
- Quality of the neighborhood – 64%
- Convenient to job – 49%
- Overall affordability of homes – 44%
- Convenient to friends/family – 39%
- Quality of the school district – 25%
- Convenient to shopping – 25%
- Design of neighborhood – 24%
- Convenient to schools – 19%
- Convenient to entertainment/leisure activities – 19%
- Convenient to parks/recreational activities – 17%
- Availability of larger lots or acreage – 15%
- Convenient to health facilities – 9%
- Convenient to public transportation – 7%
- Home in a planned community – 6%
- Convenient to airport – 6%
- Green (environmentally friendly) community features – 5%
- Other – 5%
Sharlene Hensrud, RE/MAX Results - Email - Minneapolis-St. Paul Realtor
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