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Several mapping and geospatial data sources are worth utilizing for area analysis, including PolicyMap, SimplyAnalytics, and Social Explorer. Links to these three resources can be found on the real estate research guide, and a brief introductory video can be found on the tutorials page of the same guide.

Learn more about the US Census on another relevant research guide, or visit the Census site directly for updates and publicly available data and reporting.

For more local data and analyses, it is also important to visit local planning agencies' websites, as well as regional planning sites or community advocacy group sites.