College towns aren't just for students and 20-somethings! In fact, college towns offer a variety of amenities and offer an atmosphere and culture unlike other places. And we're not just talking about college towns with huge universities! Curious about the best college towns in America for every stage of life, including young adults, families and seniors? Here are the top 3 of each, as rated by Realtor.com.
Young Adults
Champaign, Illinois: Median Home Price = $180,900 | Largest University: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | Student Share of Population: 38%
Burlington, Vermont: Median Home Price = $414,950 | Largest University: University of Vermont | Student Share of Population: 34%
Boulder, Colorado: Median Home Price: $1 Million | Largest University: University of Colorado Boulder | Student Share of Population: 28%
Families
Salisbury, Maryland: Median Home Price: $230,000 | Largest University: Salisbury University | Student Share of Population: 23%
Madison, New Jersey: Median Home Price: $837,050 | Largest University: Fairleigh Dickinson University | Student Share of Population: 26%
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts: Median Home Price: $1.6 Million | Largest University: Boston College | Student Share of Population: 24%
Seniors
Saratoga Springs, New York: Median Home Price: $675,355 | Largest University: Skidmore College | Student Share of Population: 39%
Newark, Delaware: Median Home Price: $330,050 | Largest University: University of Delaware | Student Share of Population: 58%
Marquette, Michigan: Median Home Price: $449,950 | Largest University: Northern Michigan University | Student Share of Population: 33%
Source:
https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/here-are-americas-best-college-towns-for-homebuyers-at-any-age/?identityID=5b61da44b0162aca25000040&MID=2021_0914_ArticleNL&RID=5526101382&cid=eml_promo_Marketing_NonPRSL_ArticleNL_cons.13401482_2021_0914_ArticleNL-hero-blogs_trends