Understand the measures

Definitions, sources and coverage for every factor. A missing value is never treated as zero.

Public schools

Elementary, middle & high school · outcomes vary by state

High schoolDefinition & source →Middle schoolDefinition & source →Elementary schoolDefinition & source →

Travel & access

Distance to your destination · driving & transit

Distance & travel timeDefinition & source →

Housing

Home values, rent & ownership

Median home valueDefinition & source →Median gross rentDefinition & source →Owner-occupied homesDefinition & source →

Public safety

Police-reported crime · published FBI city reports

Reported violent crimeDefinition & source →Reported property crimeDefinition & source →

Race & ethnicity

Eight separate population groups

WhiteDefinition & source →Black or African AmericanDefinition & source →Hispanic or LatinoDefinition & source →AsianDefinition & source →American Indian or Alaska NativeDefinition & source →Native Hawaiian or Pacific IslanderDefinition & source →Two or more racesDefinition & source →Another raceDefinition & source →

Age, origins & languages

Age groups, foreign-born residents & languages at home

Under age 18Definition & source →Age 65 and overDefinition & source →Female populationDefinition & source →Foreign-born residentsDefinition & source →Language other than English at homeDefinition & source →Spanish at homeDefinition & source →Chinese at homeDefinition & source →Arabic at homeDefinition & source →

Households

Households with children & population

Households with childrenDefinition & source →PopulationDefinition & source →

Local economics

Household income

Median household incomeDefinition & source →

Businesses & everyday essentials

Shops, dining, groceries & workspaces · external discovery

Local shops & servicesDefinition & source →Restaurants & diningDefinition & source →Cafés & gathering spotsDefinition & source →Groceries & fresh foodDefinition & source →Coworking & business networksDefinition & source →

Social life & culture

Nightlife, events, groups & community programs · external discovery

NightlifeDefinition & source →Live music & performancesDefinition & source →Arts & cultureDefinition & source →Events, clubs & social groupsDefinition & source →Volunteering & civic lifeDefinition & source →Libraries & community programsDefinition & source →

Outdoors & recreation

Parks, trails, fitness & sports · external discovery

Parks, trails & outdoor spaceDefinition & source →Fitness, sports & recreationDefinition & source →

Care & support

Healthcare, childcare, pet care & accessibility · external discovery

Healthcare accessDefinition & source →Childcare & early learningDefinition & source →Pet care & pet-friendly placesDefinition & source →Accessibility & support servicesDefinition & source →