This project uses data related to off-campus housing prices and student experiences to better understand how the housing market around West Chester University works. The goal is to collect information that shows how much students are paying, where they are living, and what kind of housing they are getting. By organizing and comparing this data, the project can identify patterns in pricing, location, and quality, and show how these factors affect students differently.
- Data Sources: Housing listings, student input and publicly available rental information
- Types of Data Collected: Monthly rent prices, number of bedrooms, housing quality, distance from campus, and general location
- Student Data: Personal experiences, opinions on affordability
- Purpose of Data: To identify trends in rent increases, compare different housing options, and highlight differences in affordability
- Data Issues:
- Rent prices can change quickly and may not always be accurate
- Some listings do not fully represent actual living conditions
- Student input may be subjective or vary
- How Data is Used: The data is organized into visuals and explanations to make the housing issue easier to understand for students
