College towns are not just about academics.

US News Real Estate reports.

Why College Towns Make Great Hometowns

For some, it’s the roar of the crowd as the home team scores a touchdown on Saturdays. For others, it’s the quiet, tree-lined sidewalks on the quad or the ability to meet new people at different events at any hour of the day.

Everyone has their own reason to wax rhapsodic about their college town. But even if it’s not home to your own alma mater, college towns and cities throughout the U.S. offer a high concentration of opportunities packed into a small area. Whether it’s the academics, food options, theater or business opportunities, life in a college town is not just great for the students, it’s beneficial for full-time residents as well.