Data Mapping

Tools like PolicyMap and diversitydatakids.org allows for a deeper understanding of place relative to critical aspects of livability like health, demographics, economic opportunity, transit, environmental factors, and access to education. Below are three key aspects of Dormont's data.

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Access: Transportation & Walkability

Most in Dormont use public transportation to get to and from work and as a community of only one square mile, the community has excellent walkability. However, the access via walking and transit also means less reliance on cars but more reliance on nearby options for basic needs like food, doctors, etc.

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Child Opportunity

Dormont has one of the highest indexes for child opportunity in the area. When you overlap that with affordable housing and access to transit, it becomes obvious that the education and access to opportunity that Dormont provides is bordering an arbitrage-like situation that is drawing young, diverse families to the area.

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Business Sustainability

The business district has a number of vacant business properties and building owners who show little interest in listing their prime properties. While key properties stay vacant, it stunts the growth and prosperity for the community. Just one example is the lack of a healthy, affordable grocer in this area while 12% - 15% of the community struggles with food insecurity.