Most of the data from my real estate model for predicting the cities with the best growth potential is derived from independent data sources. My favorite source for most of my data inputs comes directly from Zillow. And the best part is that all of the data can be exported directly into excel.
Zillow Website
https://www.zillow.com/research/data/
Demographics and Local City Statistics
https://www.clrsearch.com/
Sterlings Best Places
This site has an excellent summary of key indicators.
Type in the city and click on economy on the left hand side of the page.
Comparing key metrics against national averages is a really good resource.
https://www.bestplaces.net/
Government Census Data
https://www.census.gov/
Zillow Website
https://www.zillow.com/research/data/
Demographics and Local City Statistics
https://www.clrsearch.com/
Sterlings Best Places
This site has an excellent summary of key indicators.
Type in the city and click on economy on the left hand side of the page.
Comparing key metrics against national averages is a really good resource.
https://www.bestplaces.net/
Government Census Data
https://www.census.gov/