What percentage of houses on sale worldwide are situated in neighborhoods with high crime rates or other safety concerns?

The percentage of houses for sale in areas with high crime rates in the US is estimated to be around 12% to 15%.

In major cities like New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago, this percentage can reach 20% or more.

According to Realtor.com, approximately 12% of homes listed on their platform in 2020 were in areas with higher-than-average crime rates.

Zillow reports that about 14.7% of homes listed on their platform are in ZIP codes with higher-than-average crime rates.

The FBI's UCR data from 2019 shows that around 13.4% of reported crime occurred in high crime rate areas.

NeighborhoodScout found that about 15.6% of homes in the US are located in "crime-ridden" areas.

Homeowners near a foreclosed property can experience a 13% drop in property value, according to a New York Times article.

A bad school in the neighborhood can negatively impact home values, whereas a top-performing school can increase property value.

Homes facing busy streets or intersections might sell for less due to increased traffic and noise.

Cul-de-sacs, being dead-end roads with minimal traffic, can positively influence home sales in the future.

High crime rates in a neighborhood can lower property values, making it difficult for homeowners to sell.

Proximity to public transportation can increase property values in cities with good transportation systems.

Nearby developments, such as big shopping complexes, can negatively impact home values.

The number of properties for sale in an area and the number of buyers in the market can significantly affect home values.

Foreclosures in a neighborhood can cause an average 7.2% decline in home prices for nearby properties.