What Happens to Small College Towns When the School Shuts Down

Real Estate News · October 3, 2026 · Source: Realtor.com · By Anna D'Amico · 5 min read at the source

Ashland, WI - Northland College - Campus Aerial Image

One impact of the falling fertility rate has become evident: College enrollment is down, and college towns are taking the hit.

Reported by Anna D'Amico for Realtor.com (Trends), originally published October 3, 2026.

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Topics: Trends, College Towns, Market Analysis, New York, North Carolina, The Sunday Read, Wisconsin

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