Residential relocation is affected by numerous factors, but gasoline price changes as apotential driving factor have not been investigated. This study examines gasoline price changesand residential relocation within the location theory framework using the 1996–2008 AmericanHousing Survey data. We found higher gasoline prices are associated with fewer householdsrelocating but a higher percentage of movers moving closer to workplaces. The effects diminishafter three years. The direct effects are stronger than the indirect effects through disposableincome. The findings have implications for addressing the impacts of volatile gasoline prices onhousing policies and transportation planning.
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