NabeStats.com
Release Notes
Stay up to date with the latest features, improvements, and updates to NabeStats.com
Latest Release
March 2026v2.5.0
Smart search with instant suggestions as you type, a "Near Me" button to explore your current location, and improved location detection.
New Features
Search Autocomplete
- • Google Places typeahead suggestions appear as you type in the search bar
- • Fast and responsive — suggestions update instantly without slowing you down
- • Full keyboard navigation: Arrow keys to browse, Enter to select, Escape to close
- • Fully accessible for screen readers and assistive technology
- • All search data processed securely on our servers
- • Graceful degradation: search works normally if autocomplete is unavailable
Near Me Geolocation
- • "Near Me" quick search button on the homepage uses your browser location
- • Automatically detects your city and neighborhood from your location
- • Your location is remembered during your visit so you won't be prompted repeatedly
- • Shows clear error state if location access is denied or unavailable
- • Location permission is only requested when you click the button
Improved Location Detection
- • More accurate location matching from coordinates
- • Multiple data sources for reliable results
- • All location results verified to be within the United States
Improvements
- • Faster search experience with real-time suggestions as you type
- • Reduced API calls with smart debouncing and request cancellation
- • Enhanced accessibility for screen readers in search
- • Keyboard-friendly search: navigate suggestions without a mouse
- • Location-aware homepage with personalized preset based on your area
- • Session-cached geolocation to avoid repeated browser prompts
Platform Evolution
From NeighborhoodInsights to NabeStats.com
Our platform has evolved significantly since its initial release, transforming from a basic neighborhood research tool into a comprehensive, feature-rich platform with advanced analytics and user experience improvements.
Original Features (v1.0-1.1)
- • Basic FBI UCR crime data
- • Simple Census demographics
- • Basic air quality data
- • Standard housing benchmarks
- • Basic Walk Score integration
Current Features (v2.5.0)
- • Smart search with instant suggestions as you type
- • "Near Me" button to explore your current location
- • Complete dark mode with theme toggle
- • Theme persistence and system preference detection
- • Production-grade security with comprehensive headers
- • Persistent saved locations with cloud backup
- • Session-based authentication (no login required)
- • Real-time recreation & dining data
- • INRIX parking cost integration
- • Enhanced mobility scoring
- • Google Places API integration
- • SchoolDigger rankings with NCES directory fallbacks
Previous Releases
v2.5.0March 2026
Smart Search & Geolocation
- • Instant search suggestions powered by Google Places as you type
- • "Near Me" button to explore your current location
- • Improved location detection with multiple data sources
- • Full keyboard navigation and screen reader support for search
- • Secure server-side search processing
- • Your location is remembered during your visit
v2.4.0February 2026
Dark Mode, Security & Infrastructure
- • Complete dark mode implementation with automatic theme switching
- • Theme preference saved and remembered across visits
- • Bank-level security with industry-standard protection
- • Saved locations now backed by cloud storage for reliable persistence
- • Automatic sessions - no login required
- • Protection against malicious code and enhanced form security
- • Automatic detection of your system's theme preference
- • Dark mode support across all 13+ pages and components
- • Fixed issues causing slow or failed data loading
- • Resolved saved locations data loss with cloud backup
- • Optimized loading screens and error states for dark mode
- • Enhanced accessibility and keyboard navigation
v2.3.0November 2025
School Insights Revamp
- • Migrated from GreatSchools to SchoolDigger with normalized 1–10 scores
- • Expanded NCES directory coverage for grades, enrollment, and lunch metrics
- • Parallelized NCES, Urban Institute, and SchoolDigger fetches with fast timeouts
- • Exposed test helpers for ranking calculations and added structured source logging
- • Refreshed documentation and env templates with SchoolDigger setup guidance
v2.2.0September 2025
Major Dashboard Enhancements
- • National average comparisons across all data categories
- • Comprehensive rating systems with color-coded indicators
- • Enhanced FBI Crime Data Explorer (CDE) API integration
- • Improved HUD Fair Market Rent API with proper FIPS resolution
- • Enhanced Census ACS data coverage and accuracy
- • Better error handling and user feedback systems
- • Improved data consistency with deterministic trend generation
v2.1.0September 2025
Platform Launch & Rebranding
- • Rebranded from NeighborhoodInsights to NabeStats.com
- • Complete platform redesign with new logo and branding
- • Enhanced dashboard with comprehensive data categories
- • Improved search functionality and geocoding
- • Added saved locations feature
- • Comprehensive methodology and data source documentation
v2.0.0September 2025
Advanced Data Integration
- • Enhanced FBI Crime Data API integration with CDE endpoints
- • Improved air quality data from OpenAQ and AirNow
- • Enhanced Census ACS data coverage and accuracy
- • Better HUD Fair Market Rent data integration
- • Improved Walk Score and transit data
- • Integrated SchoolDigger rankings with NCES directory
v1.1.0August 2025
Core Platform Features
- • Initial release of NeighborhoodInsights platform
- • Basic neighborhood research functionality
- • Core data categories: Safety, Schools, People & Economy
- • Environment, Housing, and Mobility data
- • FBI UCR crime data integration
- • Census ACS demographic data
- • EPA water quality and air quality data
- • HUD Fair Market Rents
- • Walk Score and transit information
- • SchoolDigger rankings
v1.0.0August 2025
Foundation & Architecture
- • Modern web platform built with latest technologies
- • Scalable data aggregation architecture
- • Mobile-first responsive design
- • Modular component-based design
- • Secure configuration management
- • Basic geocoding and search functionality