According to a Trulia survey, 19% of Americans said that they would like to have their dream home in a great school district. Among parents of children under 18, the percentage of Americans who want to live in a great school district jumps to 35%.
There are many benefits when purchasing houses in a good school district. Homes in good school districts tend to sell faster than homes in low-quality school districts. During tougher economic times, homes in better school districts normally hold their value more than lower-quality district homes. On the other side, homes in better school districts also tend to be more expensive. This is understandable, since buyers are paying the premium for the better learning experience, better resources for the children, and most importantly better college admission opportunities.
Some of the top high schools in the great Austin area will be discussed in this article