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Georgetown Resident
4:24 pm on Wednesday, May 2, 2012
John,
I must note your survey of rental costs is less than scientific. Although I do believe (despite lack of science), Georgetown is pricier, real estate & rental costs are impacted by a variety of factors and causation is difficult to prove. As a renter, I would also note that rents vary throughout Georgetown; anecdotally, they seem to be less expensive the closer you get to campus. Using your logic, we can attribute causation to the University.
I personally feel a University can be an asset to any area, but think the financial and quality of life benefits/costs are complicated and should be discussed responsibly.