{"id":2620062,"date":"2024-12-11T10:15:22","date_gmt":"2024-12-11T18:15:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=2620062"},"modified":"2025-09-09T09:37:48","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T16:37:48","slug":"12-things-to-know-about-urbanicity-data","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/products\/esri-demographics\/decision-support\/12-things-to-know-about-urbanicity-data","title":{"rendered":"12 Things to Know About Urbanicity Data"},"author":341472,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_searchwp_excluded":""},"categories":[37141],"tags":[780052,26291,266462,777652,777692],"industry":[],"product":[37011],"class_list":["post-2620062","blog","type-blog","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-decision-support","tag-arcgis-data","tag-esri-data","tag-esri-demographics","tag-urbanicity","tag-urbanicity-type-data","product-esri-demographics"],"acf":{"authors":[{"ID":341472,"user_firstname":"Elizabeth","user_lastname":"Ole","nickname":"Elizabeth Ole","user_nicename":"eole","display_name":"Elizabeth Ole","user_email":"eole@esri.com","user_url":"","user_registered":"2023-06-29 16:42:45","user_description":"Elizabeth is a passionate storyteller and marketer who enjoys utilizing her expertise in creativity, marketing, and technology to craft compelling brand and product stories.","user_avatar":"<img alt='' src='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/e85a4f470dffc1929610ad82fcf5dcf18dfd65c6f5631bf0dbb9dea7758adc91?s=96&#038;d=blank&#038;r=g' srcset='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/e85a4f470dffc1929610ad82fcf5dcf18dfd65c6f5631bf0dbb9dea7758adc91?s=192&#038;d=blank&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-96 photo' height='96' width='96' loading='lazy' decoding='async'\/>"}],"short_description":"12 things you need to know about urbanicity and Esri's newly released urbanicity data offering.\u00a0","flexible_content":[{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":{"ID":2620202,"id":2620202,"title":"Untitled (2) Large","filename":"Untitled-2-Large.png","filesize":2211133,"url":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-2-Large.png","link":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/products\/esri-demographics\/decision-support\/12-things-to-know-about-urbanicity-data\/untitled-2-large","alt":"","author":"341472","description":"","caption":"","name":"untitled-2-large","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":2620062,"date":"2024-12-10 19:31:26","modified":"2024-12-10 19:31:26","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/png","type":"image","subtype":"png","icon":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":1280,"height":940,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-2-Large-213x200.png","thumbnail-width":213,"thumbnail-height":200,"medium":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-2-Large.png","medium-width":355,"medium-height":261,"medium_large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-2-Large.png","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":564,"large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-2-Large.png","large-width":1280,"large-height":940,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-2-Large.png","1536x1536-width":1280,"1536x1536-height":940,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-2-Large.png","2048x2048-width":1280,"2048x2048-height":940,"card_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-2-Large-633x465.png","card_image-width":633,"card_image-height":465,"wide_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-2-Large.png","wide_image-width":1280,"wide_image-height":940}},"image_position":"center","orientation":"horizontal","hyperlink":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Imagine two neighborhoods: one nestled in the heart of a bustling city, the other tucked away in a quiet rural town. The city center is a vibrant hub of activity, with towering skyscrapers, a dense population, and a diverse array of shops and restaurants. In contrast, the rural town offers a slower pace of life, with sprawling farms, local businesses, and a close-knit community. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These two neighborhoods illustrate the concept of urbanicity, which measures where an area is on the urban-rural continuum. Understanding urbanicity can provide valuable insights into people&#8217;s behaviors, shopping habits, and more.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In this blog article, we will highlight 12 things you need to know about urbanicity and Esri&#8217;s newly released urbanicity data offering.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"<h4><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">12 Anticipated Questions About the New Urbanicity Data<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. What is Urbanicity?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Urbanicity is often defined as the degree to which an area is considered urban or rural, ranging from highly urban environments (city centers) to rural settings.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. What is an Urbanicity Type?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Urbanicity Type is a classification system built by Esri that designates populations into one of 10 urbanicity categories based on characteristics such as density, distance, and socioeconomic dependence on urban cores.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3. What are the 10 Urbanicity Categories?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The ten categories that comprise the Urbanicity Type classification system are:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":{"ID":2620372,"id":2620372,"title":"Screenshot 2024-12-10 at 11.41.55\u202fAM","filename":"Screenshot-2024-12-10-at-11.41.55\u202fAM.png","filesize":87107,"url":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-10-at-11.41.55\u202fAM.png","link":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/products\/esri-demographics\/decision-support\/12-things-to-know-about-urbanicity-data\/screenshot-2024-12-10-at-11-41-55-am","alt":"","author":"341472","description":"","caption":"","name":"screenshot-2024-12-10-at-11-41-55-am","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":2620062,"date":"2024-12-10 20:43:50","modified":"2024-12-10 20:43:50","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/png","type":"image","subtype":"png","icon":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":1343,"height":745,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-10-at-11.41.55\u202fAM-213x200.png","thumbnail-width":213,"thumbnail-height":200,"medium":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-10-at-11.41.55\u202fAM.png","medium-width":464,"medium-height":257,"medium_large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-10-at-11.41.55\u202fAM.png","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":426,"large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-10-at-11.41.55\u202fAM.png","large-width":1343,"large-height":745,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-10-at-11.41.55\u202fAM.png","1536x1536-width":1343,"1536x1536-height":745,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-10-at-11.41.55\u202fAM.png","2048x2048-width":1343,"2048x2048-height":745,"card_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-10-at-11.41.55\u202fAM-826x458.png","card_image-width":826,"card_image-height":458,"wide_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-10-at-11.41.55\u202fAM.png","wide_image-width":1343,"wide_image-height":745}},"image_position":"center","orientation":"horizontal","hyperlink":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"74\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Urban Core:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fFound in the largest cities within a Core Based Statistical Area (CBSA). Only the densest census blocks or those with a large daytime population are classified as Urban Core.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"74\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Urban Vicinity:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fDefined using the same criteria as Urban Core but with less stringent density requirements. These areas typically surround the Urban Core.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"74\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Peripheral Community:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fDefined for cities on the outskirts of major metropolitan areas with significant residential or daytime population density.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"74\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Suburb:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fCommunities adjacent to or within commuting distance of an Urban Core within CBSAs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"74\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Metro Landscape:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fAreas within a CBSA with a residential population but not as dense as suburbs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"74\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Small Town:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fLocated outside of a CBSA but within a two-hour drive from an Urban Core, these communities are small centers of population.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"74\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Remote Town:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fLocated outside of a CBSA and more than a two-hour drive from an Urban Core, these communities are small centers of population.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"74\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rural Countryside:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fNonmetro rural areas located within a two-hour drive from an Urban Core that are either not part of any defined city or do not meet the density requirements to be classified as a small town.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"74\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"9\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rural Remote:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fNonmetro areas located more than a two-hour drive from an Urban Core that are either not part of any defined city or do not meet the density requirements to be classified as a remote town.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"74\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"10\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Unpopulated:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fAreas not assigned to an Urbanicity Type. These areas do not contain any Esri current year residential population.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">4. Why is studying Urbanicity important?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Evaluating Urbanicity provides a quick glimpse into communities represented in your study area, their proximity to centers of population and economic activity, commuting patterns, housing density and daytime population. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Studying urbanicity reveals how people&#8217;s shopping habits and behaviors can vary based on where they live. For example, urban hardware stores might prefer to stock small-space storage items, while suburban stores may find it beneficial to stock pool cleaning supplies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":{"ID":2620212,"id":2620212,"title":"Untitled Large","filename":"Untitled-Large.png","filesize":2913187,"url":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-Large.png","link":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/products\/esri-demographics\/decision-support\/12-things-to-know-about-urbanicity-data\/untitled-large","alt":"","author":"341472","description":"","caption":"","name":"untitled-large","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":2620062,"date":"2024-12-10 19:36:53","modified":"2024-12-10 19:36:53","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/png","type":"image","subtype":"png","icon":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":1280,"height":853,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-Large-213x200.png","thumbnail-width":213,"thumbnail-height":200,"medium":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-Large.png","medium-width":392,"medium-height":261,"medium_large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-Large.png","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":512,"large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-Large.png","large-width":1280,"large-height":853,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-Large.png","1536x1536-width":1280,"1536x1536-height":853,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-Large.png","2048x2048-width":1280,"2048x2048-height":853,"card_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-Large-698x465.png","card_image-width":698,"card_image-height":465,"wide_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-Large.png","wide_image-width":1280,"wide_image-height":853}},"image_position":"center","orientation":"horizontal","hyperlink":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">5. What are the use cases for Urbanicity data?<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><b>I. Potential User: Urban planner and city official<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><b>Application: Urban planning and development<\/b>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"63\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Enhances city planning:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\"> \u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In an Urban Core with a high concentration of young families, planners can prioritize the development of schools and playgrounds. In contrast, in a Rural Remote area, the focus might be on accessible healthcare facilities and community centers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"64\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Supports smart city initiatives:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In the dense Urban Core, intelligent traffic management systems can reduce congestion and improve safety. In a Metro Landscape, energy-efficient buildings and smart grid technologies can be implemented to reduce energy consumption and lower utility costs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"65\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Supports the development of public spaces:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Urban Core areas can benefit from small, multi-purpose parks to accommodate a variety of activities. In a Peripheral Community, larger parks with sports fields and picnic areas might be more appropriate.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"66\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Public transportation planning:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Urban Core requires frequent bus and subway services to meet high demand. In a Suburb, extensive bus routes and park-and-ride facilities can help connect residents to urban centers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><b>II. Potential User: Real estate developer and investor<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><b>Application: Urbanicity data in real estate<\/b>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"67\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Informs housing trends and property values:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A previously underdeveloped Urban Core with an influx of young professionals is ideal for modern, affordable housing. In a Small Town, larger, family-friendly homes might be more in demand.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"68\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Supports new residential developments:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A suburban area experiencing rapid growth is perfect for new housing developments with larger, family-friendly homes. In a Rural Countryside, the focus might be on smaller, more affordable homes or vacation properties.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"69\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Benefits property selection in commercial real estate:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A high-density Urban Core with many office workers is a good location for a new coffee shop or convenience store. In a Metro Landscape, a shopping center with a mix of retail and service businesses, such as a grocery store and a gym, could be more successful.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><b>III. Potential User: Small business owner and marketer<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><b>Application: Consumer behavior insights from urbanicity data<\/b><\/em><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"70\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Facilitates the choice of optimal locations for new businesses:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A fast-food chain is unlikely to build a restaurant with a drive-thru in a dense Urban Core, as space is limited, and customers are likely to arrive on foot. In a Suburb, a drive-through restaurant could be more successful due to the availability of space and the prevalence of car travel.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"71\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Enables merchandise planning in relation to store location:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A hardware store in an Urban Core might stock more equipment for apartment renovation or small-space storage than for tree trimming. In a Rural Remote area, the store might focus on larger items like lawn mowers and farm equipment.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"72\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Helps marketers identify optimal marketing channels:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For rural areas where the population is dispersed, advertisers emphasize \u2018out of home\u2019 marketing channels like highway billboards to take advantage of commonly utilized navigation pathways. In the Urban Core, digital marketing and social media campaigns can be more effective due to the high concentration of tech-savvy residents.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"73\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Supports planning for service delivery:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Delivery service to a dense Urban Core may require more frequent deliveries and must consider congestion and traffic flows. In a Rural Countryside, deliveries can be less frequent but need to cover larger distances and may require more robust logistics to reach remote locations.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">6. How often is this data updated?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:450}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It will be updated on a yearly basis and will incorporate the latest updates of residential and daytime population estimates for Esri Demographics.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:450}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">7. Who created this dataset?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Esri\u2019s U.S Data Development team is responsible for the creation and delivery of the Urbanicity Type dataset.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:450}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:450}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">8. How do I access this data?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Urbanicity Type data is accessible through:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:450}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ArcGIS Online \u2013 Enrich Layer<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ArcGIS GeoEnrichment service\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Standalone data files<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ArcGIS Business Analyst (Web, Pro, Enterprise)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">FGDB format for ArcGIS Business Analyst Pro<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":{"ID":2620332,"id":2620332,"title":"Untitled (3) Large","filename":"Untitled-3-Large.png","filesize":2434522,"url":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-3-Large.png","link":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/products\/esri-demographics\/decision-support\/12-things-to-know-about-urbanicity-data\/untitled-3-large","alt":"","author":"341472","description":"","caption":"","name":"untitled-3-large","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":2620062,"date":"2024-12-10 20:31:43","modified":"2024-12-10 20:31:43","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/png","type":"image","subtype":"png","icon":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":1280,"height":853,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-3-Large-213x200.png","thumbnail-width":213,"thumbnail-height":200,"medium":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-3-Large.png","medium-width":392,"medium-height":261,"medium_large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-3-Large.png","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":512,"large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-3-Large.png","large-width":1280,"large-height":853,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-3-Large.png","1536x1536-width":1280,"1536x1536-height":853,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-3-Large.png","2048x2048-width":1280,"2048x2048-height":853,"card_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-3-Large-698x465.png","card_image-width":698,"card_image-height":465,"wide_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-3-Large.png","wide_image-width":1280,"wide_image-height":853}},"image_position":"center","orientation":"horizontal","hyperlink":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:1440}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">9. What are the data sources?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:450}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Esri Updated Demographics, Census TIGER geography, 2020 Decennial Census, and OMB definitions of principle cities via their most current CBSA delineation files<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:450}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">10. What geographies does Urbanicity Type data cover?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">All standard Census geographies (block group, tract, county, state, nation) plus CBSA, place, DMA, Congressional Districts, ZIP codes, school districts, plus any user defined polygons such as rings, drive times, or hand drawn trade areas.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:450}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">11. Is the data available for use outside of ArcGIS products?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:450,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Yes, this data is available as Data only deliveries and can be delivered in multiple file formats such as comma-delimited files, MS Excel files, file geodatabases, shape files, and more.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:450,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">12. Are dominant urbanicity types available in all Esri products?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Yes, variables identifying the dominant Urbanicity Type derived from the total population distribution of the ten distinct categories is available in all Esri products but is currently unavailable for mapping in ArcGIS Business Analyst Web App.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:450}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:450}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"<h3><strong>Learn More<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Want to learn more about Esri Urbanicity Types? Take a look at these helpful resources:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":{"ID":2620292,"id":2620292,"title":"Urbanicity Tutorial","filename":"Urbanicity-Tutorial.png","filesize":6436139,"url":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Urbanicity-Tutorial.png","link":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/products\/esri-demographics\/decision-support\/12-things-to-know-about-urbanicity-data\/urbanicity-tutorial","alt":"","author":"341472","description":"","caption":"","name":"urbanicity-tutorial","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":2620062,"date":"2024-12-10 20:16:08","modified":"2024-12-10 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