Shuttering Colleges Create Divergent Housing Outcomes for Small-Town Markets

By Anna D'Amico · Realtor.com · 2026-10-03

Shuttering Colleges Create Divergent Housing Outcomes for Small-Town Markets

Data analyzed by Realtor.com indicates that the closure of small private universities is creating a split in local real estate performance. While amenity-rich towns like Cazenovia and Ashland have maintained high demand due to lifestyle draws, more isolated areas like Laurinburg

Data analyzed by Realtor.com indicates that the closure of small private universities is creating a split in local real estate performance. While amenity-rich towns like Cazenovia and Ashland have maintained high demand due to lifestyle draws, more isolated areas like Laurinburg