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Records in our database
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States covered (TX, ID, FL)
Our philosophy
We believe the best neighborhood research tool is one that's honest about what it knows and what it doesn't. That's why every data panel on our site includes its source, and why this page exists at all.
How we build the LBYM Score
Schools
State education assessments + school performance data
Safety
FBI UCR crime statistics + local agency incident data
Affordability
U.S. Census ACS income data + HUD housing cost estimates
Walkability
OpenStreetMap POI density + pedestrian infrastructure
Recreation
Overpass API parks/trails/gyms + state park locations
Climate Risk
NOAA extreme weather history + FEMA flood zone maps
Broadband
FCC Form 477 broadband availability by ZIP code
Employment
BLS Quarterly Census of Employment & Wages (QCEW)
Healthcare
CMS provider data + hospital and clinic proximity
Delivery
Major carrier coverage maps + grocery store proximity
See your area's data in action
Our data is live for Texas, Idaho, and Florida
Every business, park, restaurant, gym, grocery store, and service location shown on neighborhood pages — including distances and categories.
Note: POI data reflects registered businesses and may lag behind openings or closures by up to 90 days.
Locations, ratings, and emergency services availability for hospitals near each neighborhood. Includes CMS overall star ratings.
Note: CMS ratings are based on administrative quality measures and may not reflect a hospital's full patient experience.
National Parks, Monuments, Recreation Areas, and other NPS-managed lands near each neighborhood — including activities and entrance fees.
Note: Covers NPS-managed lands only. State and local parks are not included in this layer.
12-month and 3-month home value trends, median home value, and median rent — updated monthly from observed transaction data.
Note: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) reflects the middle tier of the market. Very new construction, luxury, or distressed properties may not be fully represented.
Housing unit breakdown (single-family vs. apartments), median year built, renter vs. owner split, and Census-reported median home value and rent.
Note: Median home value from the Census reflects owner self-reported estimates and may differ from current market prices. See Market Trends for Zillow-based current pricing.
Internet provider count, max download and upload speeds available, and percentage of households with access to broadband or fiber service.
Note: FCC broadband data reflects ISP-reported availability, not actual speeds experienced by subscribers. Actual performance may vary.
HUD-published Fair Market Rents for studios through 4-bedroom units by zip code — used as affordability benchmarks.
Note: FMRs are policy benchmarks set by HUD for rental assistance programs. They represent the 40th percentile of gross rents and may differ from prevailing market rents.
Population, median age, household income, educational attainment, homeownership rate, unemployment rate, and average commute time.
Note: ACS estimates are based on survey data and carry a margin of error. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable zip-level data but may be 1–3 years behind the current date.
Public and private school locations, grade levels, enrollment, and quality ratings for schools near each neighborhood.
Note: School ratings reflect academic performance data and may not capture all aspects of school quality. Rating methodology varies by source.
Food desert classification, percentage of residents with low access to supermarkets, SNAP participation rates, and vehicle access by census tract.
Note: Data is at the census tract level and may not reflect changes since the last survey. Reflects proximity to supermarkets, not food quality or affordability.
County-level unemployment rate, labor force size, and employed/unemployed counts — updated quarterly from BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics.
Note: Employment data is reported at the county level and mapped to zip codes. Individual neighborhood conditions may vary within a county.
Flood, wildfire, heat, wind, and air risk scores for every zip code — used to show overall environmental risk level on neighborhood pages.
Note: Scores represent modeled risk at the zip code level. Individual property risk may vary. Not a substitute for a professional flood or fire assessment.
Average temperatures, precipitation, snowfall, and sunshine percentage for each zip code based on 30 years of historical weather station data.
Note: Climate normals are calculated from the nearest weather station, which may be miles away from the zip code centroid. Local microclimates may differ.
Current Air Quality Index (AQI), primary pollutant, and AQI category for each zip code — refreshed every 6 hours from EPA monitoring stations.
Note: AQI readings are from the nearest EPA monitoring station and may not reflect hyperlocal conditions. Smoke events and wildfire proximity can cause rapid changes.
Current temperature, conditions, humidity, wind, and 7-day forecast for each zip code — pulled live from NOAA National Weather Service.
Note: Weather data is sourced from NWS forecast grids. Conditions reflect the forecast zone, not a precise neighborhood location.
Count of FEMA-declared major and emergency disasters by county — including disaster type breakdown and most recent declaration date.
Note: Disaster declarations represent officially declared events — not all severe weather or local emergencies result in a federal declaration. Historical frequency is not a guarantee of future risk.
Relative crime index score vs. the national average (100 = average) plus violent and property crime rates per 100,000 residents by zip code.
Note: FBI crime data is aggregated at the county level and mapped to zip codes. Reporting varies by agency — not all jurisdictions submit complete data.
Questions about our methodology?
We're constantly adding new sources and improving accuracy. If you notice something that seems wrong for your area, reach out — we read every message.
