Transparency
How our data works
Every score, map, and recommendation on NeighborhoodIntelPRO is grounded in publicly available data. This page explains where that data comes from, how often it refreshes, and how we communicate the limits of what any single dataset can tell you.
Last updated: June 3, 2026
1. Public-data foundation
We rely on authoritative government and education datasets — the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI Crime Data (UCR / NIBRS), EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, and public school performance data. We do not buy private user data, and we do not infer demographics about individuals.
2. Continuous refresh
Datasets refresh on their own public schedules. We re-ingest them continuously and surface a “last updated” timestamp wherever a metric is shown. When a source has a known cadence (for example, ACS 5-year estimates), we display that cadence next to the metric.
3. Geographic mapping & approximation
Some datasets — water systems, school catchments, crime reporting agencies — do not align perfectly to a single address. When a precise match is not available, we map to the nearest reporting boundary and label the result accordingly. For water in particular, we display: “Mapped to nearest available water system based on public EPA data.”
4. Confidence indicators
Every score is paired with a confidence band (High, Moderate, or Limited) based on data recency, completeness, and geographic precision. Confidence is shown next to the score — not hidden in a footnote.
5. What we do not do
- We do not fabricate user counts, ratings, or testimonials.
- We do not infer protected characteristics about households.
- We do not present forecasts as guarantees.
- We do not sell your personal data.
- U.S. Census Bureau
Demographics, household income, education attainment, housing characteristics (ACS 5-year estimates).
- FBI Crime Data (UCR / NIBRS)
Reported crime aggregated at agency and county level. Coverage and reporting cadence vary by jurisdiction.
- EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
Public water system violations and compliance. Mapped to the nearest available water system serving each county.
- Public education datasets
School counts, enrollment, and aggregate performance signals derived from public state and federal sources.
- Public housing market signals
Affordability, ownership rates, and price-level indicators derived from public datasets and Census housing tables.