Although numerous studies investigate how student achievement is impacted by educational vouchers and charter schools, there appears to be no research on how school choice programs impact the surrounding environment. This study examines residential relocation of families whose children attend a...

Although numerous studies investigate how student achievement is impacted by educational vouchers and charter schools, there appears to be no research on how these programs impact the surrounding environment. This study examines residential relocation of families whose children attend a charter...

We review both the theoretical and empirical literature relating to the impact of school choice programs, particularly voucher programs, on residential property values. Beginning with the seminal works of Charles Tiebout (1956) and Thomas Nechyba (1999, 2000, 2003), we describe the sorting...