How Scores Work

Understanding our scoring methodology and what the numbers mean

Score Range: 0-100

All scores are on a scale of 0 to 100, where:

80-100

Excellent (Grade A)

65-79

Good (Grade B)

50-64

Moderate (Grade C)

35-49

Needs Improvement (Grade D)

0-34

Poor (Grade E)

Score Calculation

Each category score is calculated using a hybrid approach:

CategoryScore = BaseScore + SentimentAdjustment + TrendAdjustment - RiskPenalty

Base Score: Derived from normalized objective data
Sentiment Adjustment: Community sentiment and perception (-10 to +10)
Trend Adjustment: Recent improvements or declines (-5 to +5)
Risk Penalty: Identified risks and concerns (0 to -15)

Persona Scores

Persona scores are calculated deterministically by weighting category scores based on what matters most to each persona:

PersonaScore = Σ (CategoryScore × PersonaWeight)

For example, "Family with school-going kids" heavily weights School & Child Development and Crime & Safety, while "Young Professional" prioritizes Commute & Mobility and Digital & WFH Readiness.

Confidence Levels

High Confidence

Based on comprehensive data from multiple reliable sources

Medium Confidence

Based on available data, but some sources may be limited

Low Confidence

Limited data available; score should be interpreted with caution

Data Sources & Updates

Our scores are based on:

Public datasets (Census, UDISE+, AQI stations, transport data)
Government documents and municipal schedules
Aggregated, anonymized resident sentiment
Infrastructure and civic data

Scores are updated quarterly to reflect current conditions. Every score includes version information and methodology details.

Important: Scores are informational summaries based on aggregated data and may not reflect individual experiences. They are designed to support decision-making, not replace personal judgment or site visits.