STATE OF THE CONGRESS 2013
How representative are our representatives? A unique dataset compiled by Measure of America shows that members of the 113th Congress are far ahead of the average in earnings and education, but lag in life expectancy. Find out more here.
Youth Disconnection in New York City
Following our recent “One in Seven” research on disconnected youth, we have taken a closer look at the 55 Census-defined neighborhoods of NYC. Which neighborhoods in each borough are doing best? Which struggle the most with youth disconnection—young people ages 16 to 24 who are neither in school nor working? Find out here.
Opportunity Index 2012
How does your state or county measure up in terms of opportunity? Have things improved since last year? Take a look at the second annual Opportunity Index 2012, with rankings by state and county. Read more.
One In Seven: Ranking Youth Disconnection in the 25 Largest Metro Areas
Launching September 13, 2012
In the U.S. today, 5.8 million young people are neither in school nor working. Which city has the highest rate of youth disconnection? Does disconnection vary by race or ethnic group? And what can be done? Find out here.
ARE YOU MOVING THE NEEDLE?
What is the impact of your organization’s work? When your board or donors ask how your programs are changing lives for the better, can you answer them? We can help you move from anecdote to evidence with tailor-made performance metrics and analysis. Find out more on our services page.
A PORTRAIT OF MARIN’s WIDESPREAD LOCAL IMPACT
Just six months out from its January 2012 release, A Portrait of Marin has already made tangible changes within the county, engaging the community, impacting housing discussions and bank lending practices. Read our latest blog post for full details –>
Women’s Well-Being: Ranking America’s Top 25 Metro Areas
Women are not a monolithic group, and this report explores how different women are faring in the country’s most populous metropolitan areas. How do metro areas stack up when it comes to women’s choices, opportunities, and overall well-being? Find out the results.
BEHIND THE SCENES: A TOUR OF NYC WITH MARKETPLACE
Marketplace Radio recently aired a segment on Measure of America about disparities within New York City. Now take the special behind-the-scenes look at the tour we led through the South Bronx and Manhattan’s East Side.
A PORTRAIT OF MARIN 2012
Commissioned by the Marin Community Foundation, this new report takes a closer look at human development at the census tract level. A Portrait of Marin 2012 is also the first county-level report in the Measure of America series. Learn more | Explore Maps
A PORTRAIT OF CALIFORNIA
WHICH CALIFORNIA DO YOU LIVE IN? From the high-ranking Silicon Valley Shangri-La to the bottom ranked Forsaken Five Percent, the Five Californias represent the wildly divergent realities facing residents in the state. Read more | Explore Maps