Zillow Data
Housing Data for Researchers and Policymakers.
Overview
Zillow's Data portal provides a wealth of housing data and market research for public use. This includes their proprietary indices like the Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) and Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), as well as data on inventory, sales, and market trends at various geographic levels (zip code, city, metro). While not a 'tool' in the SaaS sense, it is a critical data source for neighborhood analysis.
✨ Key Features
- Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI)
- Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI)
- For-Sale and Rental Inventory Data
- Sales Volume and Price Cut Data
- Market Heat and Pace Metrics
- Publicly downloadable datasets
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Proprietary and widely cited home value and rent indices
- Timeliness of data (often updated monthly)
- Free and easy public access to aggregated data
Unique Value: Provides free, accessible, and timely data on residential real estate trends, which serves as a benchmark for the entire industry.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Analyzing historical home value appreciation in a specific zip code.
- Comparing rent growth across different metropolitan areas.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Individual property-level analysis
- Commercial real estate analysis
- Finding off-market deals
🏆 Alternatives
While other sources provide housing data, Zillow's indices are among the most frequently updated and widely recognized by the public and media.
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Free tier: Data is free for public and academic use.
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