With the new school year fast approaching, parents are busy getting ready—including choosing the best academic environment for their children’s success.

And that often involves moving to a new area for its top-notch quality schools—a choice that can come with an eye-watering price tag.

A new report from Realtor.com® focusing on the intersection of schools and housing sheds light on current demand trends and where competition might heat up as parents search for the best opportunities for their children while having to contend with their financial limitations.

To identify the most popular school districts in each metro, economists used views per property on Realtor.com from out-of-district home shoppers from May to July 2025.

To focus specifically on school-driven homebuying activity, Re

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