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Amenity & Demand

Default weight: 8%·6 data sources

Amenity & Demand captures local job market density, event activity, school quality, food access, and unemployment rates. These demand-side signals indicate how attractive an area is for residents and visitors, driving foot traffic and commercial activity.

Why it matters for CRE

Amenity density is a key driver for QSR and retail site selection. Areas with strong schools attract families (good for family-oriented retail). Event venues drive periodic foot traffic spikes. Job density means lunchtime and after-work customers. Low unemployment indicates a healthy local consumer base.

Signal position in the octagon

2040608075COMPOSITE

Sub-scores

Job Market Density

25% weightContinuous

Density of active job postings within the trade area.

Methodology

Adzuna API job listings within 5km radius. Higher posting density = more economic activity.

Source: Adzuna Jobs API

Event Activity

20% weightContinuous

Volume and attendance of local events driving foot traffic.

Methodology

PredictHQ event data within 5km. Weighted by expected attendance and category.

Source: PredictHQ Events API

School Quality

20% weightAnnually

Average quality rating of schools within the trade area.

Methodology

GreatSchools ratings for K-12 schools within 3km. Higher ratings attract families.

Source: GreatSchools API

Food Access

10% weightAnnually

Access to grocery stores and fresh food, indicating neighborhood desirability.

Methodology

USDA Food Access Research Atlas low-access designation. Better access = higher score.

Source: USDA Food Atlas

Unemployment Rate

15% weightMonthly

Local unemployment rate compared to metro and national averages.

Methodology

BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics. Lower unemployment = higher score (inverted).

Source: BLS LAUS

Search Intent

10% weightWeekly

Real-time consumer search interest for the metro area, indicating demand momentum.

Methodology

Google Trends search volume data for commercial categories in the metro. Rising interest = higher score.

Source: Google Trends

How the score is calculated

An Amenity & Demand score of 55 means local amenity density and demand signals score 55 out of 100. Job density, school quality, and search intent are the strongest contributors.