County Data Glossary

Job creation, unemployment, wage growth, business formations, and GDP at the county level — the strongest predictors of real estate demand.

A composite measure of a county's exposure to natural hazards and environmental quality — flood zones, wildfire risk, air quality, and severe weather.

A composite score measuring crime levels and safety conditions in a county — how it's calculated, its FBI data sources, and what it means for property values.

Housing market conditions at the county level — median home values, rent prices, inventory, price appreciation, and how to interpret them.

Population, age, race, income, and household data at the county level — what each metric means, its source, and how investors use it.