Common Questions

  • An indicator is a measure or set of measures that helps to quantify, express, or “indicate” progress toward a goal or outcome. Indicators tell you something. Data are “information collected.”

    Indicators are usually expressed as rates or percentages. Data are the counts, and indicators put data into context and tell you something about them.

    Modified from the Baltimore Neighborhood Indicators Alliance.

  • The ACT Rochester Region includes the eight counties of Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, and Yates Counties.‍ ‍

    Where can I find data about this 8-county region? You have come to the right place! Start with our Community Indicators, which include vital metrics on the well-being and progress of communities. You may also want to check out our list of National Data Sources and Services.

    Also, our reports are archived on our Published Reports page, where you can search by topic or view them all by date. Check back periodically for updates.

  • ACT Rochester is happy to help curate available data and resources in support of the equity and vitality of our region. Please refer to our approach for how we can help and the 4 Cs framework.

    Feel free to reach out to us at actrochester@racf.org, and we will respond to you as soon as possible.

  • Based on labor force size, comparable cities include:

    • Allentown, PA

    • Buffalo, NY

    • Dayton, OH

    • Grand Rapids, MI

    • Omaha, NE

    • Springfield, MA

    If you’re outside the city, we can help match the geography you have in mind with its reasonable comparison if you reach out to us at actrochester@racf.org.

    Stay tuned for more narratives about this point of reference.

  • Our reports are archived on our Published Reports page, where you can search by topic or view them all by date. Check back periodically for updates.