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Amenity & Demand

6 data sources

Amenity & Demand captures local job market density, event activity, school quality, food access, and unemployment rates. These demand-side signals indicate how attractive an area is for residents and visitors, driving foot traffic and commercial activity.

Why it matters for CRE

Amenity density is a key driver for QSR and retail site selection. Areas with strong schools attract families (good for family-oriented retail). Event venues drive periodic foot traffic spikes. Job density means lunchtime and after-work customers. Low unemployment indicates a healthy local consumer base.

Signal position in the octagon

2040608075COMPOSITE

Sub-scores

Job Market Density

Continuous

Density of active job postings within the trade area.

Methodology

Job listing aggregation within 5km radius. Higher posting density = more economic activity.

Event Activity

Continuous

Volume and attendance of local events driving foot traffic.

Methodology

Event intelligence data within 5km. Weighted by expected attendance and category.

School Quality

Annually

Average quality rating of schools within the trade area.

Methodology

School quality ratings for K-12 schools within 3km. Higher ratings attract families.

Food Access

Annually

Access to grocery stores and fresh food, indicating neighborhood desirability.

Methodology

Federal food access data with low-access designation. Better access = higher score.

Unemployment Rate

Monthly

Local unemployment rate compared to metro and national averages.

Methodology

Federal local area unemployment statistics. Lower unemployment = higher score (inverted).

Search Intent

Weekly

Real-time consumer search interest for the metro area, indicating demand momentum.

Methodology

Consumer search volume data for commercial categories in the metro. Rising interest = higher score.

How the score is calculated

An Amenity & Demand score of 55 means local amenity density and demand signals score 55 out of 100. Job density, school quality, and search intent are the strongest contributors.