Summary of measures used in the NE-WAS
| Domain | Number of measures | Data source(s) | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demographics and housing characteristics | 121 | American Community Survey | Population density, % white alone, % boys ages 10–14 |
| Education, employment, and income | 102 | American Community Survey | % College grad, % in labor force, % in food prep sector |
| Urban form and walkability | 50 | American Community Survey, New York State Accident Location Information Service Line Layer, NYC Transit Authority | % walk to work, density of 4-way intersections, Bus stop density,% of roadbed covered by tree canopy |
| Crime and disorder | 35 | Esri Crime Risk, Google Street View, New York Times Homicide Map, NYC Sanitation Department Report Cards | Weighted average risk of larceny, Mean neighborhood disorder, % filthy streets |
| Parks | 5 | New York City Department of Parks and Recreation | % of land area in large parks |
| Pedestrian safety | 24 | New York State Department of Transportation and New York City Police Department | Cyclist injury density in the 1990s, Pedestrian fatality density in the 2000s |