What is PolicyMap?
PolicyMap is a powerful online mapping tool that allows users to visualize and analyze U.S. data related to demographics, housing, health, jobs, education, and more. It’s especially useful for research in public policy, urban planning, social sciences, and community development.
Accessing PolicyMap
Go to Kean Learning Commons: https://libguides.kean.edu/NTCL
Click on the link "Databases A-Z" and choose PolicyMap in the search bar:
Log in with your Kean credentials if prompted.
You can create a free account to save maps, data layers, and custom reports.
Click Sign Up in the top right corner and use your Kean email (choose your own password).
Search by Location
Use the search bar to enter a city, zip code, county or address.
Zoom in/out and pan across the map to explore different areas.
To add data, click “Add Data Layer” and choose from categories such as demographics, income and spending, housing, health, education, and jobs and economy.
After selecting a category, choose a topic and sub-topic to visualize the data on the map:
Customize Your Map
Use the legend to understand color coding and data ranges:
Adjust transparency, change base maps (by clicking the gear icon on the bottom of the map) or overlay multiple layers:
