Understanding Community Score
Data-driven insights to help you find the perfect rental community
What is the Community Score?
The Community Score is our proprietary rating system that evaluates rental properties on a scale of 1-10. Using advanced AI and machine learning, we analyze thousands of data points to give you a clear, objective assessment of each property's quality and value.
How We Calculate the Score
Our AI-powered algorithm considers multiple factors to generate a comprehensive Community Score:
🏢 Property Quality (25%)
- Building age and condition
- Unit finishes and appliances
- Maintenance quality
- Common area upkeep
🎯 Amenities (20%)
- Fitness centers and pools
- Parking and storage
- Pet-friendly features
- Smart home technology
📍 Location (20%)
- Walkability and transit access
- Proximity to dining and entertainment
- School districts and parks
- Safety and neighborhood quality
👥 Management (20%)
- Responsiveness to maintenance requests
- Lease flexibility and policies
- Communication quality
- Staff professionalism
💰 Value (15%)
- Rent compared to market rates
- Included utilities and services
- Move-in costs and fees
- Lease incentives
Score Ranges
9.0 - 10.0: Exceptional
Outstanding properties that excel in all categories. These communities offer premium amenities, excellent management, and exceptional value.
7.5 - 8.9: Excellent
High-quality properties with strong performance across most categories. Great choices for most renters.
6.0 - 7.4: Good
Solid properties that meet expectations. May excel in some areas while being average in others.
4.0 - 5.9: Fair
Properties with notable limitations or areas for improvement. Consider carefully based on your priorities.
Below 4.0: Needs Improvement
Properties with significant issues. We recommend exploring other options unless specific circumstances apply.
Why Trust Our Scores?
- Objective Data: We use verified data from multiple sources, not just property marketing materials.
- AI-Powered Analysis: Our algorithms detect patterns and insights that humans might miss.
- Regular Updates: Scores are continuously updated as new data becomes available.
- Transparent Methodology: We're open about how we calculate scores and what factors matter most.
- No Conflicts of Interest: We don't accept payment from properties to boost their scores.