Finding information about a local community can be exciting and also has its own challenges. Use the various resources on this page to explore various options for accessing information, ideas on who might have information about your topic, and troubleshooting tips. Feel free to contact Julie with any questions or if you want more ideas on how and where to search for your specific topic.
In the US, many states have robust websites that will contain - among other things - information and statistics about local communities. It may take a little digging to uncover the information you're looking for, but be persistent and contact me if you need help. I've listed some examples from the State of Minnesota & the US government below; use these or see if you can find relevant pages for different states OR countries, depending on your community:
Here are two guides that include links to all kind of additional statistical sources online:
Here are some resources that will help you explore the communities of Mankato and Nicollet. Browse the recommended resources to find statistics, data, reports, etc. You can also look to see if these communities have any commissions or boards studying housing issues. Also read the city council minutes to find out if and how they're discussing housing:
Related nonprofits in the area:
Here's a list of the kinds of organizations and groups that tend to have the kind of local information you're researching. Most communities will have some range of these resources, so do some web searching (and reach out to me) to explore.