How Does Trulia Identify Neighborhood Features?

At Trulia, our mission is to provide a deeper understanding of what living in a home and neighborhood is really like.
With insights sourced straight from locals and over 34 neighborhood map overlays like schools, Trulia helps buyers and renters discover a place where they will love to live.
The Process
To find out what a neighborhood is really like, we ask our online community to rate and review their neighborhood's features by answering questions that someone considering a move would want to know:
Do you know any of your neighbors on a first-name basis?
Have you attended a community event in your neighborhood, like a block party or BBQ?
Do you say Hi to your neighbors when you see them around?
Do you plan to live in your neighborhood for five years or more?
Neighborhood Features
Once we've collected enough data about a specific feature, we report whether the neighborhood has or doesn't have that feature.
We're constantly adding new neighborhood data insights. Key features we ask about include:
Community
  • Neighbors are friendly
  • There are community events
  • Plan to stay for at least 5 years
  • There is holiday spirit
Environment
  • Yards are well kept
  • It's quiet
  • There is wildlife
Getting Around
  • Walkable to grocery stores
  • Walkable to restaurants
  • Parking is easy
  • Car is needed
Comfort
  • People would walk alone at night
  • There are sidewalks
  • Streets are well lit
  • Kids play outside
  • Dog friendly