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Factors affecting residential location choice from the perspective of urban residents; case study: districts 6 and 10 of Shiraz
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Maryam Akrami  , Mojtaba Arasteh *  , Maryam Roosta |
| Department of Urban Planning, Faculty of Art and Architecture, University of Shiraz, Shiraz, Iran. , m.arasteh@shirazu.ac.ir |
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Abstract: (603 Views) |
Objective: Residential location choice is one of the most important decisions made by households and is influenced by a variety of economic, social, and physical factors. Given the current conditions of rising housing prices and rapid changes in the housing market, selecting an appropriate residential location has become a major challenge for citizens. Therefore, this study aims to identify the factors affecting residential location choice from the perspective of residents in Districts 6 and 10 of Shiraz.
Method: This study is applied in nature and employs descriptive and analytical research methods. The statistical population consisted of 245 property buyers in Districts 6 and 10 of Shiraz in 2023, selected through random sampling. Data were collected using a questionnaire comprising 42 variables related to residential location choice. The data were analyzed using SPSS software through factor analysis, multiple linear regression, and the Mann–Whitney U test.
Results: The results revealed notable differences between Districts 6 and 10. Residents of District 6 placed greater importance on accessibility to services and urban amenities, whereas residents of District 10 attached more importance to modern building characteristics. Based on the findings, the main recommendations include considering the specific needs of households and optimizing housing development projects in accordance with citizens’ preferences and priorities.
Conclusions: The results indicate that the most influential factors in residential location choice are the economic and cultural status of the neighborhood, accessibility to urban services, and household income. In addition, high property prices and a large number of residential units exert a negative influence on homebuyers’ decision-making processes. The study emphasizes that residential location choice is a multidimensional phenomenon encompassing economic, social, cultural, and physical dimensions simultaneously. A comprehensive understanding of these factors can assist urban planners in designing more effective housing policies and optimizing residential development projects.
Objective: Residential location choice is one of the most important decisions made by households and is influenced by a variety of economic, social, and physical factors. Given the current conditions of rising housing prices and rapid changes in the housing market, selecting an appropriate residential location has become a major challenge for citizens. Therefore, this study aims to identify the factors affecting residential location choice from the perspective of residents in Districts 6 and 10 of Shiraz.
Method: This study is applied in nature and employs descriptive and analytical research methods. The statistical population consisted of 245 property buyers in Districts 6 and 10 of Shiraz in 2023, selected through random sampling. Data were collected using a questionnaire comprising 42 variables related to residential location choice. The data were analyzed using SPSS software through factor analysis, multiple linear regression, and the Mann–Whitney U test.
Results: The results revealed notable differences between Districts 6 and 10. Residents of District 6 placed greater importance on accessibility to services and urban amenities, whereas residents of District 10 attached more importance to modern building characteristics. Based on the findings, the main recommendations include considering the specific needs of households and optimizing housing development projects in accordance with citizens’ preferences and priorities.
Conclusions: The results indicate that the most influential factors in residential location choice are the economic and cultural status of the neighborhood, accessibility to urban services, and household income. In addition, high property prices and a large number of residential units exert a negative influence on homebuyers’ decision-making processes. The study emphasizes that residential location choice is a multidimensional phenomenon encompassing economic, social, cultural, and physical dimensions simultaneously. A comprehensive understanding of these factors can assist urban planners in designing more effective housing policies and optimizing residential development projects.
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| Keywords: Housing Choice, Factor Analysis, Multivariate Linear, Regression, Shiraz. |
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Type of Study: Research |
Subject:
عمران و شهرسازی
Received: 2025/08/18 | Accepted: 2026/01/10 | Published: 2026/03/15
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