1. Cost/square foot. Median home price is commonly reported, but home sizes can vary greatly among neighboring communities. Unit cost is the best way to maximize the value of your housing dollar. Whether you're looking at residences in multiple areas or want to determine if a specific residence is a good deal, unit cost is the way to do it.
For example, you are looking at two homes. One is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with an asking price of $279,000. The other is a 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home with an asking price of $264,000. Sounds more affordable, right? Should you really spend another $15,000 for the extra bedroom?
Well, the first house is 2,400 sq. ft. and the second is 2,000 sq. ft. That makes the second house 14% more expensive on a unit cost basis.
Your home is generally your biggest investment. Make sure you maximize that investment.
2. Age range of residential real estate. Different styles of homes were prevalent in different periods. Prior to 1940, the Victorian, Farm House, and Bungalow styles were dominant. After the war, the Ranch, Split-level, and Cape Cod came into vogue. In the 70's, the Colonial and Modern styles became popular. Which do you prefer, or prefer to avoid? Look for locales where the most of the housing was built during the time your favored style was dominant. You'll be more likely to find homes you really like.
Residential real estate age distribution can often tell you something else about a locale. Different community planning and development customs were prevalent at different times. Look at when most of the housing was built and you'll see when the community was actively being developed. Before 1940 dependence on the car was not firmly established and you're more likely to find the quaint town center and homes within walking distance of small business districts.
From 1945 through 1970, we were spreading out, so communities developed then are more likely to require a car to get most places. However, developers were still laying out streets in grid patterns, or something close to that. Thus, traffic congestion is less of a problem in these locales.
Since 1970, the cul-de-sac and large building lots have reigned supreme. The increased lot size caused communities to spread out, making a car absolutely necessary for anything. The cul-de-sacs feed traffic onto a limited number of main roads, creating traffic congestion.
3. Median Property Tax Rate. Don't just compare tax bills. Look at the tax rate. In many states, it can vary greatly in a small distance if you happen to cross a county or town line. Equalization formulas and mill rates can get complicated. Make it easy on yourself. Just divide the annual tax bill into the asking price to get an idea of the effective tax rate. Compare it across all properties you may be considering purchasing. If the rate seems really high or low for a particular property, ask your real estate agent to help you find out why.
Keep in mind, if you move into an area with lower taxes but a higher tax rate, you may find yourself struggling to make the tax payment if there is an unexpected surge in property values. In today's real estate market, anything is possible, so beware.
4. Expenditure per student has nothing to do with quality of education. School expenditures are largely driven by teacher salaries, so they are higher where it costs more to live. Student performance is most affected by parental involvement in the school system and their children's educational experience. Get local district info and contact them to get a sense of how involved parents are in the local schools, and what options you have to be involved in your child's education.
5. Use the web to get the facts on locales across the U.S. After all, the Internet is an information channel. Use it to inform yourself about what is one of the biggest decisions you'll make. There are lots of sites with helpful information and relocation advice (including the one my company operates). Get the facts and you'll have a quicker, easier relocation process. Get an idea of which locales are right for you before you start working with a real estate agent. It will save you time overall, and make it easier for them to help you find your dream locale.
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By Joseph Kenny
If you have just bought or are considering buying a new home, then you will also need to plan the process of moving home. While there are many things that you have to remember, planning them in advance will make the whole move easier and less traumatic. So it is a good idea that, as soon as you know the completion date for your move, that you start planning.
There are certain things that take quite a bit of time and should be arranged at least a month in advance. You will want to inform your landlord or any flatmates, if you have any, of the date that you are leaving. This can mean the difference between getting your deposit back or not, if you are renting, so it’s a good idea to let everyone know your plans as soon as you know them yourself.
You should probably also inform the gas and electricity companies of your knew property that you are the new owner. By doing this, it can avoid mix-ups later on. This would also include calling your telephone company and arranging to have your phone number transferred.
You can start packing up your things or getting boxes together. There are some things like books and photos that can be packed in advance and will save you hassle later on when the move gets closer. You may want to book some time of work, especially if you don’t think you’re going to be able to arrange the move in a weekend. Another good idea is to have a clearout and get rid of some old things that have been gathering dust. In fact, moving is the perfect chance to get rid of some of the belongings that accumulate over the years.
As the move gets closer you should book the removal company and arrange for transit insurance if you decide you need it. You can tell the post office to redirect your mail and you can also notify the local authority of the change in address for council tax purposes.
You should make sure that all your utility bills are paid up by the date of the move. You don’t want the new owners to be hounding you for unpaid bills once you’ve moved and now is the time to make sure they are accurate. If you have services like milk deliveries, newspaper deliveries and the like you should have these cancelled.
Before you leave, make sure all doors and windows are locked and appliances and utilities are turned off.
Joseph Kenny writes for the loan comparison sites Select Loans and also www.ukpersonalloanstore.co.uk. At the Personal Loan Store there are cheap personal loans with indepth reviews.
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No matter how specific your needs are, the web gives you the resources to find the best place to live. Here is one story of how the web provided direction for a couple considering relocation
When we move, we generally focus on the residence, the neighborhood, taxes, schools, and the like. There are occasions, though, when we want something specific in a location. Recently, one of our visitors asked for help finding a locale with very specific and unique attributes.
She and her husband live in southern California and wanted to move somewhere less expensive, near woodlands, not too hot, not too cold, and not too much snow. Seems like looking for a needle in the haystack, right? Not necessarily--thanks to all of the data available on the web.
We broke the request into three components: cost of living, climate, and forest cover.
Determining the cost of living for all locales across the state could be very complicated, so we made some simplifying assumptions. First, housing, food, and energy costs account for most of the average household budget. Second, food and energy costs tend to be consistent across regions. That left us with housing costs.
We then broke down housing costs into its major components: mortgage/rent and property taxes. The US Census collects housing value and property tax data as part of their decennial survey, so we decided to use that data to calculate a housing cost index by county. The results were interesting. While California as whole is one of the most expensive states, we found a lot of variance in housing cost by county within the state.
Based on our calculations, Modoc, Kern, and Kings Counties were the least expensive. Marin, San Francisco, and Santa Cruz Counties had the highest housing costs. In general, northern counties not on the coast were looking most affordable.
So far, so good...at least we could recommend less expensive areas. Now, how to find areas with moderate temperatures?
NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration--the branch of government that includes the National Weather Service) provides maps of "Heating Degree Days" and "Cooling Degree Days". Exactly, what are "Heating Degree Days" and "Cooling Degree Days"?
One heating degree day occurs for each degree the daily mean temperature is below 65 degrees Fahrenheit. So if the average temperature is 63 on a particular day, that's two Heating Degree Days (2 degrees multiplied by 1 day). It indicates fuel consumption to heat your residence.
One cooling degree day occurs for each degree the daily mean temperature is above 65 degrees Fahrenheit. So if the average temperature is 67 on a particular day, that's two Cooling Degree Days (2 degrees multiplied by 1 day). It indicates electricity consumption to cool your residence.
So all we had to do was compare those two maps with our housing cost map to find areas that weren't too hot, weren't too cold, and weren't too expensive. Heating degree days are at moderate levels in the central valley and along the central coast. Cooling degree days are at moderate levels in the northern half of the state. Putting it all together, we were now focused on a few counties: Shasta, Tehama, Glenn, and Colusa.
Step two complete.
Next, we turned to the US Geological Survey for a forest cover map of California. Each of those counties had areas of forest cover, specifically pine, fir, spruce, and hardwood. Comparing the forestry map with the other three maps allowed us to identify areas within each county that would meet their needs. The western sections of Colusa and Glenn counties; the east and west ends of Tehama county; and everywhere except the south-central area of Shasta county.
Problem solved. Knowing what areas would meet their general needs, they could now focus on finding the best place to live in any one of those areas.
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By Mark Nash
Daffodils, tulips and forsythia blooming used to get my wild oats moving, now sadly; the sweet smell of spring jump-starts my inner sense of change to a new home. Visions of fresh beginnings in a new home motivate homebuyers and renters to make the leap and sign the documents. But, the reality soon sets in, how are we going to get all our stuff edited, organized, packed and moved to the new place? Not to worry, Mark Nash author of 1001 Tips for Buying and Selling a Home, a confessed serial mover shares his tried and tried advice and tips for getting through the grunt work and into your new digs.
I didn't start out to be a serial mover, but evolved into one over time. Buying fixer-uppers, rehabbing handy-man specials or building new construction homes as a business long before "home flipper" was coined sent me down the road to serial mover. I couldn't take any profits from my last project until it was sold, and I always lived in my project (just one at a time), so moving was the chore that delivered the money. Being single and childless provided flexibility and never any serious discussions of the pros or cons of this vagabond lifestyle. After all, I thought it was a business, this American mobility.
My friends retroactively in whispered dinner talk qualified me in the mid-1980 as a serial mover. At least it was relatively safe, behind my back gossip. They all proudly chided me for being their only friend that was never entered into their address book in ink, only pencil. The pencil entries started for my first home, 2 years, home two, 3 years, third home, 2 years, number four and five, six months each (that was some year, why I unpacked either time is still a mystery), number six three years, and my soon to be not current home, six years. I'm proudest of this time in my soon to be ex-house, according to statistics compiled by The National Association of Realtors(R). I'm now like the average American for length of time in their current home. And, my friends were just starting to think I was due for ink.
My moves have entailed down and up sizing and a few laterals. I am a self-identified purge, just with my physical stuff, not my physical body, so moving is a great way to exorcise sentimental woes, awful gifts, dreadful artwork, mistake purchases, and hand-me-downs. As a bonus for all the hard work, it creates many new shopping opportunities. Moving allows you to redefine yourself and your living environment, and analysis aside; it's been rewarding to spurn anything that floods me with melancholy. I must admit, this current move is no longer an American Adventure (sorry U-Haul); it’s a downsize from hell. But, with years of experience I'll make the best of it. I have daydreamed and implemented the most efficient way of packing a box for the last two decades of my adult life.
The major purge categories are:
Paperwork and document files. Boomers are guilty of hording income tax returns, phone bills, and credit card statements from the Nixon era. And those fading Polaroid photographs should go too. Out, but shred them, one thing that hasn't changed is your social security number. Maybe the boomers will be remembered as the over-archived (originally the Pepsi) generation. I like the X and Y's, they truly do save trees by having their files and folders stored electronically.
Cassette, eight-track, record albums and VHS tapes. I never did have a disco ball, but I still have a significant collection of Donna Summer cassette tapes, which replaced the albums I purged, but I haven't listened to them since I moved in six years ago. Now, I boogie-oggie to Donna Summer on the oldies station in the car. While you're at it, purge those ugly cassette tape storage towers that don't look like anything, and the cheap plastic boxes that are filled with knock-off copies of Dallas and Dynasty. I like the X and Y's because they have all these cool compact file cards, I-Pods and watch television shows on their cell phones, so neat and tidy.
Paint. This goes hand-in-hand with serial movers. The old adage that paint is the cheapest way to redecorate is true and my collection of left-over and disasters paint is huge. Ralph Lauren had a collection of metallic finishes a decade ago, they were expensive, and even though they never looked good on my walls, I couldn't throw gallon of excess away. Now's the time. Paint and other chemicals need to be disposed of properly. Old bed linens, how many drop clothes do I need? I like the X's and the Y's because we have something in common with them, they love earth tones and natural colors in decor (, remember the 1970's?) and they can buy a home in many parts of the country that feature this decor in it's 'original" state, which is so, green, and thus, move-in condition.
Kitchen stuff. Julia Child made us believe that we all could be French chefs. My cupboards are full of beautiful flan cups that every time I used them, the topping was burned (by that flame thrower that was fifty bucks), odd coffee mugs from significant birthdays I'd rather ignore, the bundt cake pan from the 1980's, I know they'll come back into food-style, but when? Plus, all those seasonings and cake decorating supplies that I know I'll never use, but they were so expensive for just one use, and paper coffee filters to fit any and all coffee makers, even the ones I no longer have. I like the X's and the Y’s; they are firmly entrenched in the belief that a kitchen is for reheating take-out and throwing out empty Starbuck's go cups.
Clothes and shoes. Imelda Marcos isn't the only one guilty of indulging in over-consumption of shoes. And guys, you're just as guilty; it's about time you come out of the shoe-for-every-outfit closet. The problem with being a serial mover is that it's amazing how much my waistline changes between moves. When I moved in six years ago I was a thirty-five, then I ballooned to a thirty-eight, but now I'm back to thirty six, so purging all those thirty-eights is a joyful rite of moving. Don't forget to take the boxes of used dry-cleaning hangers back to the source, and I love to use the clear protective bags, double bagged as purging receptacles. Boomers are addicted to dry-cleaning, and having midnight blue-black as the new black feeds the addiction, dust, lint and hair doesn't go with any shade of black. I like the X's and the Y's, they enjoy clothes, but synthetic fibers and an Abercrombie & Fitch look are not iron-friendly.
Hardware and duct tape. Even if you're not handy, you have picture hanging hardware, screws, nuts, bolts and twenty Allen wrenches that fit twenty different pieces of something you had to assemble. Add in door-stoppers from your last house, those dreadful beige wall switch plates you took down, but are worth something, and surge protectors, cable TV wires, computer coaxial stuff, and your first, second and third cell phone. Duct tape, don't you wish you invented it? From what I hear, it's a home run for either gender. It's in a drawer in every room in my house and it's great for putting a band-aid on any household problem. Some of my rolls are so old; the adhesive has co-mingled from multiple layers. I like the X's and the Y's, they've never heard of Architectural Digest or This Old House. So what if the switch plates are faux Mediterranean or the recycling basket is coming apart from being over-stuffed, chill out.
It just dawned on me, that as much as we're a nation of consumers, we're also a nation of savers. After all what are, attics, basements and garages for? But, I've always had a saying that I use with clients who are just starting the daunting task of preparing for a move; 'when in doubt, throw it out". It works. It's easy. And, it doesn't wait around to be picked up by a charity, so you can re-decide to keep it. Being a serial mover has taught me some hard lessons about preparing to lift up my worldly goods and take them on the road again. A road for me well traveled.
Copyright 2007. All Rights Reserved. Mark Nash
Mark Nash is a Chicago based residential real estate author, broker and columnist. His advice, analysis and tips have been featured on: Bloomberg TV, CBS News, CNN, Fox News Channel, NBC News, The New York Time, The Washington Post, Business Week, Parade, and Smart Money Magazines, The Library of Congress, Washington, D. C., HGTV.com, and RealtyTimes.com. Nash's annual survey "What's In, What's Out with Homebuyers" is utilized by more than 500 news organizations in the U.S. and Canada.
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By Idan Lavi
If you have a lot of house plants and you are used to dealing with them then you will know that they respond to changes in the atmosphere and changes in routine. Believe it or not some plants can find moving very stressful and may not survive the move.
Because plants can be easily stressed by moving then you may have to make the difficult decision to leave some of them behind – if you can’t do this then you need to find the best way of moving them to give them a chance of survival in the new environment. If you decide that you want to take some plants from the garden because you can’t bear to leave them behind then you need to make sure that they are being transplanted in a way that best suits them. For example, if you want to take some large plants with you then you will need to make sure that they are well dried out. Wrap the leaves carefully so that they don’t get knocked around too much. When you get to where you are moving get the plants out first, then give them a light spray with water to prevent them from wilting and dying from the shock of the move.
Small potted plants are much easier to move but make sure that they are in a cool space, if they overheat then they could wilt and die before you reach your destination. One final thing you should remember if you want your plants to survive the move, is to prepare them for it. In the couple of weeks immediately before the move give your plants some extra care. Make sure that they are fed and that they are well watered. This will make them more resilient to the inevitable stress of moving.
For the complete moving guide or for requesting a free moving estimate please visit gomovers.com, we also offer Free Moving E-Course delivered to your email.
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By Idan Lavi
When it comes time to relocate, the stress and anxiety that comes with selling your house, packing up your belongings, and traveling to a new destination can be hard on everyone involved. The most unsettled about the entire process might be the kids, who have built friendships they thought would last forever and are already used to their current school and home routines. As you approach the time when it becomes a must to alert your children of an upcoming move, it is important handle the situation in a delicate manner. You may or may not know how your child is going to handle the news.
It is true; not every child will react in the same way to the notion of relocating. There are some who may cry uncontrollably for days, entering a stage of depression. Then, there are the few who actually embrace the idea of moving and view it as a chance to meet new people and explore a new city. Whomever you are dealing with, it is important to get them involved and have "the talk" as soon as possible. This allows everyone in the family to become on the same page when it comes to the entire moving experience. You also want children to have enough time to get used to the idea. Having only a week to handle the news may cause a serious disruption in their lives.
When mentioning the idea of moving to a new home, prepare for the onslaught of questions. Your child will want to know why this act is occurring, when, and what to expect. You should be as honest as possible so they can better make sense out of the entire occurrence. Some children will warm up to the idea of moving when their questions are answered while others only worry more. To help them get acquainted with their soon-to-be new location, paying a visit to the library to look at maps and photos of the destination may help them paint a picture. For instance, a move from New Jersey to California may become more exciting when they are able to view palm trees, sunny days, and endless beach land. You can always find at least a couple of positive points to make regarding any new relocation.
When you are positive and upbeat about the move, you children are more likely to pick up on this energy and adopt the same attitude. If you make the move a group effort where they feel like an important part of the process, they will also feel more open to the overall idea.
To find out what else you can do in order to help your kids with the upcoming relocation or if you need additional information on paking for your move, visit gomovers. We also offer Free Moving E-Course delivered to your email, check it out, it is Free.
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Locale Insight from MyDreamLocale.com addresses one of your fundamental needs if you're moving: finding the best location for your new residence.
Go beyond questions like "is this a good school district?" or "is this a good neighborhood?" Use MyDreamLocale.com to make an informed decision and be happy where you live.
We help you find the best place to live. Whether you're moving locally or across the U.S. we have tools and information to help you.
As with any important decision, you want unbiased advice. In this case on where to live. Locale Insight matches places for you. Tell us where you're moving, your price range, and pick a community to match (from almost 25,000 places across the U.S.). The Locale Insight data model will automatically find the best communities in your destination area. Unbiased advice on where to look for a new home or residence.
How does Locale Insight work? Sophisticated data modeling to match you with the best places.
Through years of research & analysis, we have identified specific pieces of data about communities that paint a very thorough picture of what the community is like-- and allow us to compare it to any other community in the US for level of similarity.
While our comparison is based largely on Census data, through statistical methods, we combine different data elements to create the unique attributes used in the Locale Insight community search engine. For example, the number of people working in a particular occupation is a data element, but the distribution of all occupations is an attribute composed of many data elements.
When you select a community, and ask us to find others like it in your destination area, we compare it to all communities in the destination area. From that comparison we can automatically determine which places are relatively more similar to your ideal and rank them for you. By using a relative comparison, we can automatically adjust for regional differences across the U.S.
What you get are recommended communities most likely to appeal to you, a greater sense of control over your relocation, and the information you need to work more effectively with your real estate or relocation professional.
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Relocating in the Information Age - Part 2: Using data to compare potential communities and find the best one for you
How to use the Comparison Report from MyDreamLocale.com
This report provides overview information for multiple areas on three key elements of your search:
1. Residential real estate
2. Schools & Test Scores
3. The people who live in the area
The most important components in assessing real estate are:
* What is available in your price range
* Is the type of residence you want available in a prospective area
* What are the factors that could impact future real estate values in the area
Real Estate Overview
Median Value
The Median Value is based on owner reported data from the US Census, adjusted for average changes in residential real estate values between the 2000 Census and the current year. The Median Value is provided to give you a benchmark of affordability. In other words, your target purchase price should be near the median value.
If the Median Value is much lower than your target purchase price, you are less likely to find neighborhoods that are appealing to you.
If the Median Value is much higher than your target purchase price, you are less likely to find residences that are appealing to you.
This value is not meant to inform you of actual current prices in the area—consult with a Realtor(R) or investigate the asking price of properties currently for sale to determine current price levels.
Median Value – Change since 1990
The percentage change since 1990 is based on owner reported data from the 1990 and 2000 US Census reports. The value reported for 2000 is adjusted for average changes in residential real estate values between 2000 and the current year.
This value is provided to give you a general indication of the magnitude and direction of price change in the area. In other words, have real estate values gone up or down, and if so, by a little or a lot.
As with the Median Value, this is not meant to inform you of actual current prices in the area—consult with a Realtor(R) or investigate the asking price of properties currently for sale to determine current price levels.
Median Cost/square foot
This is determined by applying a proprietary calculation to Census data. You can use the Median Cost/sq. ft. to get an idea of how much floor space you will likely get in an area for your target purchase price. Here’s an example:
If your target purchase price is $175,000 and the median cost/sq. ft. is $125, then it’s likely that you will be seeing residences of about 1,400 sq. ft. in your price range.
The Median Cost/square foot is provided to give you a general indication of unit costs for residential real estate in an area. Consult with a Realtor(R) or investigate the asking pricing and corresponding floor space of properties currently for sale to determine current unit cost levels.
Median Size
This is determined by applying a proprietary calculation to Census data. The Median Size is provided to give you a general indication of whether you are likely to find residences that meet your size requirements.
If the Median Size for the area is much lower than you require, you might consider other areas that have newer residences—more recently built residences typically offering more living space.
Please note that because of limitations in Census data, all residences of approximately 2,000 square feet or greater are categorized together.
Median Age
The Median Age is based on owner reported data from the 2000 US Census. The Median Age is provided to give you a general indication of whether you are likely to find residences and neighborhoods that offer the characteristics you want.
In many cases, residences and neighborhoods reflect the architectural and community planning styles prevalent at the time the area was developed.
Residential Price Distribution
The Residential Price Distribution provides an overview of residential real estate values for 1990 and 2000, based on owner reported data from the Census. Allows you to assess the potential for price appreciation (for example, is your target purchase price near the top of the range of values for an area).
Gives you insight into the change in prices from 1990 to 2000, such as whether prices increased across all ranges or only in specific price categories.
Age Ranges for Residential Properties
Provides a distribution of residential real estate by year built. Allows you to assess whether the residences in the area will offer the characteristics you want. In many cases, residences and neighborhoods reflect the architectural and community planning styles prevalent at the time the area was developed.
Type of Residences Available
Provides a distribution of residential types for 1990 and 2000. Allows you to assess the availability of the types of residential real estate appealing to you.
Gives you insight into the evolution of the area from 1990 to 2000, such as whether the distribution of residential types has remained constant or new construction has been concentrated in one category.
The bar graph provides relative quantities of residences of each type: single unit detached (individual houses), single unit attached (town homes), small, medium and large multiple unit dwellings, and other (mobile homes, RVs, and boats). Actual quantities of residences (based on 2000 data) are displayed above the graph.
Wealth/Economic Recap
Median Income
The median income for residents of the area reported in the 2000 Census and adjusted to the current year based on the cumulative national average increase. Provides a general indication of the income level for the area.
Median Income – Change since 1990
The change in Median Income since 1990 is based on data from the 1990 and 2000 US Census reports, adjusted for average changes in income between the 2000 Census and the current year. This value is provided to give you a general indication of the magnitude and direction of income change in the area.
In other words, have personal incomes gone up or down, and if so, by a little or a lot.
Median Real Estate Taxes
This is based on owner reported data from the 2000 Census. It is not adjusted to estimate current year amounts.
Provides a general indication of the real estate taxes for an area. Actual property tax assessments are reported in listing data when a residence is offered for sale.
Median Property Tax Rate
This is determined by applying a proprietary calculation to Census data. Provides a general indication of the real estate tax level for an area. Actual property tax assessments are reported in listing data when a residence is offered for sale.
Population
Total Population
The number of people in the area counted in the 2000 US Census. This information is not adjusted to the current year.
Total Population – Change since 1990
This is based on reported data from the 1990 and 2000 US Census reports, but is not adjusted to estimate the population for the current year. This value is provided to give you a general indication of the magnitude and direction of population change in the area. In other words, has the population gone up or down, and if so, by a little or a lot.
Education
(Summary of Education levels)
The High School Graduates category includes everyone who graduated from High School regardless of whether they are also counted as Bachelor’s degree holders.
Households
(Distribution of Family and Single Households)
Provides insight on opportunities to socialize with people in the area who are in the same household category.
Single: Single households are those with one person in the household.
Family: Family households includes a householder and one or more other people living in the same household who are related to the householder by birth, marriage, or adoption. Multiple person households consisting of unrelated people are not included.
Occupation
(Summary of Occupational Categories)
Occupations are group based on standard classifications used by the US Census.
Examples of occupational sub-categories included are:
Category: Professional/Executive Subcategories: Management, business, and financial operations; Computer and math; Architecture; Engineering; Sciences; Legal; Education; Arts; Healthcare.
Category: Sales/Service Subcategories: Sales; Healthcare support; Protective services (police, fire, etc.); Food preparation; Building Maintenance and care; Personal care.
Category: Blue Collar Subcategories: Farming, fishing, and forestry; Construction; Installation, maintenance, and repair; Production and transportation.
People Moving into the Community
New to area 1995-2000. Moved into area from within the US between 1995 and 2000 (all US territories—including Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, and Guam—are considered part of the US).
Emigrated to the US from another country between 1995 and 2000.
Age Distribution
Provides an overview of the proportion of people at different life stages: Children 0-19, Adults 20-29, 30-55, 55+.
Offers insight on opportunities to socialize with people in the area that are in a similar age range.
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