Are Gasoline Prices a Factor in Residential Relocation Decisions? Preliminary Findings from the American Housing Survey,1996

Abstract

Residential relocation choice is affected by numerous factors, but gasoline prices as a potential factor have not been investigated. This study examines gasoline price changes and residential relocation choice using 1996–2008 American Housing Survey data. We found higher gasoline prices are associated with a higher percentage of movers choosing locations closer to workplaces. The findings have implications for addressing the impacts of volatile gasoline prices on land use planning and policies; resilient “smart cities or communities” are one possible solution.

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gasoline price residential location smart city smart community American Housing Survey

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Are Gasoline Prices a Factor in Residential Relocation Decisions? Preliminary Findings from the American Housing Survey,1996–2008

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