“Good schools are still the biggest factor in determining a desirable area in which to buy a home,” says Andrew Mall, president of the Kansas City Regional Association of Realtors. “Good schools mean a good quality of life.” Property values are also better in areas with good public schools. And that attracts local business and services, creating neighborhoods.
Even if you don’t have school-age children, it’s still smart to do a public-school search before you do a home search.