About This Project
This tool was created to help residents understand whether their rent is affordable, while also providing a community-wide snapshot of housing costs. Housing affordability is a growing challenge in our city, and data from real households can inform conversations, support planning, and guide local initiatives.
1: Why This Matters
Housing costs have risen significantly over the past decade.
Many residents are unsure whether their rent is “fair” compared to other units in the city.
A transparent, neutral tool helps households make informed decisions and provides context for community discussions.
2: How It Works (Data Contribution Focus)
Enter Your Information
Input your monthly rent, unit size, and your household income. Your responses are anonymous and secure.Contribute to the Community
Once submitted, your data is combined with other entries to help build a clearer picture of housing affordability in our city.
3: Data Privacy & Transparency
Anonymous: We do not collect names, addresses, or identifying information.
Secure: Your input is used only to generate results or aggregate community data.
Open: Findings are shared in a simple, easy-to-understand format to inform residents and policymakers.
4: Our Goal
We aim to:
Help residents understand housing affordability
Collect enough data to reflect real community patterns
Foster informed discussions about housing, rent, and equitable access in our city