To Everything There Is A Season (e.g., Fall Foliage)
The (Fall) Leaves: Dates to Go and When They Leave
Purchasing Power Index and (Other) Cost Indices : A Metro Look, Nationwide
Want more information on costs of living? There are other indicators to consider! This post looks into a purchasing power index and cost indices by type of purchase that extend the previous analysis of the C2ER Cost of Living Index Snapshot.
Regional Snapshot: Metro Atlanta Cost of Living, 2022 Update
How does Atlanta's cost of living compare to metros across the country? This Snapshot explores findings from the Cost of Living Index created by the Council for Community and Economic Research.
Detailing Demand in the Atlanta Job Market
Demand--as shown by job postings-- is up for lower-wage occupations...in which wages have risen some as a result of this demand.
The Stages and Status of Wages
While our tight labor market has driven up wages (in some sectors more than others), these increases have not kept up with price inflation.
Disability Data: Happy Birthday to the Americans with Disabilities Act!
The ADA Act of 1990 made many fundamental changes happen in thousands of Atlanta workers' lives, and in hundreds of companies and commercial projects. But with success in access come challenges in addressing older buildings.
Quick Look at Labor Demand
This labor market is hard to figure out...looking at shifts in what employers are looking for helps us understand things better.
Yes, Housing Has Become Unaffordable. Here’s One Reason Why.
What are the wages of relatively slow wage growth mixed with soaring home prices in our area? Diminished housing affordability
Comparing the Data LINKs via Dashboard: Atlanta and Austin
The ARC LINK trip to Austin, TX is this week (May 2-6, 2022). And we just updated our 100 Metros Dashboard. Let's compare Atlanta to Austin!
Learning about Broadband Access for School-Aged Kids
Where do the school-aged kids without internet access (or a computer) live in our Atlanta Region?. And are there correlations of higher poverty with the home locations of school-aged kids without access?