Quality of Life Index

Understand Where Life Thrives and Why

The AGS Quality of Life Index (QoLI) evaluates the livability of communities across the U.S. using a powerful blend of economic, health, environmental, and lifestyle indicators. 

Built for site selection, urban planning, and investment analysis, the QoLI offers a location-specific, data-driven view of what makes a place desirable for work, life, and business.

Each score reflects a range of real-world conditions—from access to healthcare and education to walkability, income, and environmental risk—delivered at the block group level and scalable across standard geographies.

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What’s Included

  • Main Quality of Life Index (0–1000 and normalized 100-point scale)
  • Five sub-indices: Economic, Health, Community, Leisure, and Physical Environment
  • Modeled at the block group level and scalable to standard geographies
  • Dozens of contributing variables, including income, health, air quality, and walkability
  • Nationally normalized scores for comparison across regions and markets
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Built for Industry

Urban Planning & Government

Guide planning, zoning, and resource allocation using clear indicators of neighborhood livability.

Real Estate & Development

Evaluate emerging markets and development opportunities based on real-world quality-of-life conditions.

Retail & Site Selection

Combine QoLI scores with consumer behavior and spending data to identify high-potential retail sites.

Healthcare & Public Policy

Assess disparities in health access, chronic conditions, and environmental risks at the neighborhood level.

Education & Research

Support grant funding, academic studies, and social science research with localized indicators of well-being.

Insurance & Risk

Enhance property risk models by incorporating environmental and community stability indicators.

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Methodology

The AGS QoLI is modeled using a weighted composite of five sub-indices:

  • Economic (30%)
  • Community (21%)
  • Leisure (21%)
  • Health (15%)
  • Physical Environment (13%)

Each component is calculated using AGS’s Synthetic Household approach at the block group level and aggregated upward for broader geographic use. Scores are scaled for consistency across states and regions.

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Documentation & Support

Every QoLI license includes:

  • Sub-index definitions and variable lists
  • Metadata and geographic documentation
  • Technical support from the AGS team
  • Annual updates with transparent methodology
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