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The only open access city-level data aggregator
The City Data Explorer provides data for 100+ U.S. cities from today, last year, and ten years ago for a variety of quality of life policy areas. It parses 20+ federal data sources to produce a data dashboard unlike any other.
Not only does it do the difficult work of translating data to a city level—it also teases apart the reality of the quality of life for specific residents and helps city administrations answer the question—”are our policies working?”
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of days had good air quality
of the city area is shaded by trees
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is the median gross rent in USD
of housing units are considered vacant
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of every 1,000 infants born pass away
of adults reported no leisure physical activity
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of children are enrolled in school
times as many students are proficient in reading at a school in the top 20% compared to a school in the bottom 20%.
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of residents are food insecure
of residents live in a highly vulnerable community
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of residents live below poverty level
is the median household income in USD
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of residents commute 45 minutes or more to work
of households have a broadband internet subscription
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is the median annual wage in USD
times more money is earned by the top 25% of earners compared to the bottom 25%