How Kneedl Recommends Neighborhoods

In order for us to recommend neighborhoods on Kneedl.com we’ve gathered information from many different sources and combined this with on-the-ground editorial experience. Our aim is not to tell you about every neighborhood in every city. Our aim is to recommend the best neighborhoods for you.

There are many publicly available up-to-date resources for data such as crime-rates, house prices, schools and healthcare but the latest census in Miami was taken in 2000 and much of this information is actually misleading when you take into account Miami’s property boom and the recent downturn. Neighborhoods that were once small family homes and barren lots now host modern high-rises attracting a younger, more affluent resident.

Statistical relevancy is subjective. What may be an acceptable crime-rate for a young student looking for a bargain apartment may not be acceptable for an elderly couple seeking the quiet life. We’ve weighted the stats by what’s important to our three demographics (young and carefree, family focused and retirees) as well as taking into account the relative desires of Hispanic and non-hispanic residents.

Rather than relying solely on statistical information and trying to develop a fancy algorithm we found the best neighborhood recommendations were made by combining stats with resident testimonial and by unbiased Kneedl staffers actually visiting the neighborhood in person.