<prompt> Human: In general, better schools higher house prices in the area. But what if we plan not to have kids? Would it still be worth financially for us in the event if we do decide to house 10, 20, 30 years later? Or should we not even consider school? Of course Im not talking about flat out ignore but the difference between a 910 vs. 5 or 610 school has an almost 100K to 200K house price difference in my area.  <response>: I suppose it depends if you think of your house just a place to live, or also as some sort of investment. Which it is, and it isnt.Your motivations as a buyer are the opposite of those when you are a seller. As a buyer, you want the lowest cost for what you need. As a seller, you want the highest price for what you own.A house in a better school system will presumably be more desirable in the future, but that also will make it more expensive at the present time.You may also find yourself more comfortable living in a place where the people around you have similar lifestyles, for some dimension of similar. The 30-something couple with no kids but a dog is a standard in a downtown condo, but not so much in the cul-de-sac near the community pool and soccer field. 