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Over 15 years of data science experience

CENSAI (pronounced “sensei”) has been gathering population intelligence from the West Coast to the Eastern Seaboard since 2009. Recognizing the value our data offers real estate investors, we made it available through CENSAI solutions. In addition to proprietary data, CENSAI combines the best-available insights for creating smarter real estate investment strategies.

Where we source our data

  • CENSAI’s row-level database of over 270 million adult consumers
  • Address histories going back to 2018
  • NCOA and PCOA
  • Purchase, lifestyle, and consumer behavior data
  • Census, ACS, BLS, NOAA, and geospatial data
  • Third-party market data
Data Science Experience

Any market, all the data

CENSAI takes real estate market analysis to a whole new level. With our platform as your guide, you can access data-driven insights fast and efficiently.

CENSAI data is streets ahead

We operate on the leading edge of location analytics. CENSAI solutions empower real estate investors to position themselves for success.

CENSAI standardsIndustry standards
Individual-level population intelligenceSurvey estimates
Future forecasts for strategic planningNowcasts
Machine-learning algorithms and predictive modelingSimple growth models based on Census estimates
Partnerships with leading data-sharing platformsReliance on government sources
Coalescence of wide-ranging datasetsLimited by Census and cell phone data

Verified data adds value

Our process
  1. Capture: Our team tracks and verifies address changes via PCOA and NCOA.
  2. Match: Individual movers 18+ are matched to our consumer database of over 270 million adults.
  3. Analyze: Our algorithms calculate inflows, outflows, net migration, and historical changes in population.
  4. Deliver: Customers receive forecasts at the state and local level, as well as individual-level demographics.
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CENSAI simplifies your role by helping you discover market opportunities and make smarter real estate investment decisions.

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