The effect of landfills on rural residential property values: Some empirical evidence.

Authors

Rachel Bouvier, University of New Hampshire - Main Campus
John M. Halstead, University of New HampshireFollow
Karen S. Conway, University of New Hampshire - Main CampusFollow
Alberto B. Manalo, University of New Hampshire - Main CampusFollow

Abstract

Abstract

The question of whether solid waste landfills affect residential property values has long been a subject of debate. Past research has resulted in mixed conclusions. The current study examines six landfills, which differ in size, operating status, and history of contamination. The effect of each landfill is estimated by the use of multiple regression. In five of the landfills, no statistically significant evidence of an effect was found. In the remaining case, evidence of an effect was found, indicating that houses in close proximity to this landfill suffered an average loss of about six percent in value.

Department

Natural Resources and the Environment

Publication Date

2000

Journal Title

Journal of Regional Analysis and Policy

Publisher

Mid-Continent Regional Science Association

Document Type

Article

Recommended Citation

Bouvier, R.A., Halstead, J.M., Conway, K.S., Manalo, A.B. The effect of landfills on rural residential property values: Some empirical evidence. (2000) Journal of Regional Analysis and Policy, 30 (2), pp. 23-38.