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Better Access, Higher Vulnerability: 9,033 CA Tracts

Across 9,033 California census tracts, better grocery access often coincides with higher food-security vulnerability, complicating the food-desert framework.'s food desert framework assumes that distance to grocery stores is a primary barrier to food access.

Dec 2025 · Food Security

Renters vs. Owners: Housing Tenure and Grocery Access

Renter-dominated tracts have better grocery access: shorter distances (0.58 vs. 0.94 mi), lower food desert rates (8.4% vs. 18.2%).

Dec 2025 · Transit Equity

When Work Isn't Enough: Silicon Valley's Working Poor

In 57 census tracts across Santa Clara County, more than 60% of working-age adults are employed. These same tracts have poverty rates above 10%.

Oct 2025 · Food Security