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Title: The influence of gay and lesbian coupled households on house prices in conservative and liberal neighborhoods

Citation Type: Journal Article

Publication Year: 2012

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Abstract: Gays and lesbians perceive themselves to be targets of discrimination in the housing market. Previous research has found that the presence of gays and lesbians is associated with increased housing values. We reconcile the perceived discrimination and research results by classifying neighborhoods as more conservative or liberal according to voting outcomes of the Defense Of Marriage Act. Using a data set comprised of over 20,000 house sale observations, we show that an increase in the number of same-sexcoupled households is associated with an increase in house prices in more liberal neighborhoods and a decrease in house prices in more conservative neighborhoods. This suggests that gay and lesbian coupled households do experience prejudice in conservative neighborhoods.

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Authors: Leguizamon, Susane; Christafore, David

Periodical (Full): Journal of Urban Economics

Issue: 2

Volume: 71

Pages: 258-267

Data Collections: IPUMS USA

Topics: Housing and Segregation, Other

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