It’s no secret that when people begin looking for real estate, they research a few common factors such as zip code, nearby amenities, demographics, and school zone. While all of these factors are important, some weigh very strongly in the resale value of your home. Namely, the school district. Millennials, the generation born between 1980 and 2000, are said to be urban dwellers, but there is one thing that can pull them back to the suburbs: schools.
One school in Alabama is searched more often than most, with data from the National Association of Realtors sharing that the St. James Catholic School in Gadsden, Alabama is the number 2 school that is searched on the entire site. St. James Catholic School was started in 1912 and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
If you are moving to Birmingham or a suburb of the city, then you are likely looking in the St. James district as well. Gadsden is located about 56 miles (90 km) northeast of Birmingham, Alabama. It certainly makes an impact on the price these homes sell for, too. Other schools on the list include elementary and secondary schools from Minnesota, Texas, New York, Florida, California and Kentucky.