The typical U.S. home located in a highly rated school zone costs $580,000, which is 35% more than $430,000 for the typical home overall, regardless of its school zone. 

A household would need to earn $159,157 per year to afford a home in a highly rated school zone, roughly $41,000 more than the $117,995 needed to afford the typical overall home. Both are higher than the median U.S. income of $87,599, but the gap is wider for a buyer looking to purchase a home in a highly rated school zone.