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Explore Geographic and Demographic Information with PolicyMap

Policy Map logo PolicyMap is a geographic information system and data analytics web service that allows users to access a powerful mapping and data tool that can produce custom maps, reports, charts and data analytics through a simple web interface. Data describing demographics, health, schools, housing affordability, mortgages, income, education, employment, crime, energy, and public investments can be used to evaluate or compare U.S. neighborhoods or market trends.

The creators of PolicyMap, The Reinvestment Fund (TRF), a non-profit community development organization that finances affordable housing, schools, businesses and other projects, has spent nearly a decade collecting and analyzing neighborhood information from across the country. Just register to use their basic service for free. They also offer proprietary data and advanced features such as the ability to add your own data for a fee.