Geography
Residential Segregation and the Geography of Opportunity
Quick fact
A 2013 study found that a child's chances of moving up the income ladder are heavily influenced by their neighborhood, even after controlling for family income—children raised in neighborhoods with less segregation and more social capital have measurably higher upward mobility.
Why this is interesting
Have you ever noticed that your zip code can predict your income, education, and even your lifespan? Why do entire neighborhoods seem to share the same destiny?