Chapter 13.3 Social Area Analysis
The three models esplain where people love in the US.
The Census
Urban areas throughout the United States are divides into section tracts the have around 5,000 residents that correspond to neighborhood boundaries when possible.
Combining the Three Models
When the models are combined rather than independantly, it helps geographers explain where different types of people live in cities throughout the United States.
Limitations of the Models
Because the three models are all based on conditions that existed in US cities, critics question their relevance to urban patterns.
Large Income Areas- Most Houses Bought
Large Oncome Areas compared to Lower Income Areas
Lower Income Areas- Most Houses Rented
Mapping US Census Tracts with web-GIS