Finding the perfect home for sale in a college town offers a unique blend of opportunity, community, and excitement. Whether you’re a parent seeking an investment property for your student, a recent graduate looking to put down roots, or an investor hoping to capitalize on the steady rental demand, these vibrant communities around universities present a real estate market unlike any other. Get ready to explore the diverse inventory—from charming bungalows near campus to modern condos—that make living near the intellectual and cultural pulse of a university so appealing. Let’s take a look at some cities and towns with major colleges.

Chapel Hill, NC: Home to the main campus of the University of North Carolina, this premier college town is a mix of market pricing, but does lean more towards the affluent. Condos start at $175k and goes up to homes as much as $6.6 million. Talk to John Turner-McClelland with Worth Clark Realty.

Denton, TX: The “Little D” is a short drive north of Dallas and is everything you want in a medium sized college town. While it continues to grow along with the University of North Texas, it boasts a 19th century downtown square and historical homes. Chat with Kimber Fox, Historic House Specialist, at Texas Pride Realty Group HomeSmart Stars.

Richardson, TX: While considered more of a suburb of Dallas than a college town, it is home to The University of Texas at Dallas campus. The town is home to many major corporations including Texas Instruments. Get with John Turner-McClelland with Texas Pride Realty Group HomeSmart Stars.

Omaha, NE: Another city that isn’t normally considered a college town, but is home to universities such as Creighton and UNO. Talk to Devon Stevens at Stevens Real Estate.

Fort Collins, CO: We head out west to a popular destination for folks moving to Colorado for the first time. The home of Colorado State University is similar to Chapel Hill NC, but a mile high. Chat with Andrew Hersey at the Knoll Team.