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Our philosophy
The best research tool is honest about what it knows, what it estimates, and what still needs a closer look. That's why every data panel on our site points back to its source.
Real sources
Every score dimension on the site ties back to named public or licensed sources you can inspect.
Freshness shown
When we know the latest fetch date or record count, we show it here so you can judge recency for yourself.
Limits included
We disclose blind spots and uneven coverage instead of pretending every area has equal certainty.
How to read these numbers
Our scores are estimates built from the public and licensed sources below. Public data is never perfect, it can be out of date, incomplete, or contain errors, and coverage varies by area. Treat a neighborhood score as a starting point, not a guarantee about any specific address, and verify what matters most to you in person and with local professionals. Every panel on the site shows its source, so you can always trace it yourself. For how we use this data fairly, without steering, see our Fair Housing commitment.
How we build the LBYM Score
The LBYM Score summarizes available location data from 0 to 100 across 10 measured dimensions. It is a research indicator, not a recommendation.
Reported Crime
Police-reported crime rates compared with other covered locations, using Texas DPS, Florida FDLE, and FBI data. Reporting practices and coverage vary.
Schools
Public school proximity and available proficiency measures from the US Department of Education (NCES). These measures do not capture every aspect of a school.
Housing Costs
Rental and home-cost measures from HUD and US Census data. Whether a location is affordable depends on an individual household and budget.
Everyday Errands
How close everyday essentials are, like groceries, dining, pharmacies, and shops within easy reach.
Parks & Nature
Parks, trails, gyms, and green space nearby, from OpenStreetMap and state park data.
Healthcare
Hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies within reach.
Employment
Local job growth and unemployment, from Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Climate & Hazards
Modeled flood, fire, heat, and storm exposure from FEMA and NOAA data. ZIP-level indicators are not property-specific assessments.
Broadband
Internet speed and provider choice, from FCC coverage data.
Quiet
Noise exposure from highways, airports, and rail lines. Higher is quieter.
How the Match Score differs
How well this area fits the priorities you picked. It is separate from the LBYM Score. It appears only after you choose priorities, uses your Life List selections, and does not use demographic characteristics.
How Life List distance defaults work
Life List distances are editable defaults, not hidden rules. Where a widely used public-access benchmark exists, we anchor the starting value to that benchmark. Where no single consumer benchmark exists, we use a starting-point preference that the user can change.
Grocery nearby · 1 miles
Benchmark-backed default. USDA Food Access Research Atlas urban supermarket-access reference points
Parks & trails · 0.5 miles
Benchmark-backed default. 10-minute-walk park-access framework, commonly treated as about one-half mile
Good schools · 3 miles
Preference default. Editable starting-point preference, not a claimed national standard
Dining options · 2 miles
Preference default. Editable starting-point preference, not a claimed national standard
Gyms & fitness · 2 miles
Preference default. Editable starting-point preference, not a claimed national standard
Healthcare · 5 miles
Preference default. Editable starting-point preference, not a claimed national standard
Places of worship · 5 miles
Preference default. Editable starting-point preference, not a claimed national standard
Specific place · 5 miles
Preference default. Editable starting-point preference, not a claimed national standard
Work commute · 30 minutes
Preference default. Editable time-based starting-point preference, not a claimed national standard
Current benchmark-backed defaults are grocery access and park access. The rest are disclosed as editable starting points so we do not imply a universal standard where one does not exist.
How city, ZIP, and address results differ
City search or city page
Shows the broader city picture built from the covered ZIP areas inside that city. It helps you compare markets, not judge one street or one home.
ZIP search or ZIP page
Shows ZIP-specific data and nearby amenities for that ZIP. It is more specific than a city result, but still broader than one address.
Exact address in the dashboard
Uses the exact searched location for the pin, map, nearby places, and Life List distances. Broader score dimensions still rely on available local public and licensed area data rather than claiming property-specific certainty.
See your area's data in action
Our data is live for Texas, Idaho, Florida
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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.
Distance from each ZIP code centroid to the nearest interstate, US highway, state route, and active freight/passenger rail line. Used to compute the Quiet Score dimension of the LBYM Score.
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: Proficiency measures are not available for every school and do not capture every aspect of a school. School assignment boundaries must be verified with the district.
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 monthly temperatures, annual precipitation, and snowfall for each zip code, based on 30 years (1991-2020) of historical weather station records.
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 vs. the FBI national average (100 = average), built from state crime programs: Texas DPS (2024) and Florida FDLE FIBRS (2025) at police-department level where an agency reports, county level otherwise, and FBI Crime Data Explorer for Idaho. Rates use the population actually covered by reporting agencies.
Note: Crime rates come from the police department covering each area where that department reports, and from county totals otherwise. Agencies that do not report reliably (including many Florida agencies mid-transition to the FIBRS system) are excluded, and areas without dependable reporting show "No data yet" rather than an estimate. Reported crime reflects what is reported to and recorded by police, which is shaped by local policing and reporting practices, and is not a complete measure of actual crime or of a neighborhood's character.
Questions about our methodology?
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