Zillow Introduces Neighborhood Segregation Scoring System
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Summary
Zillow has introduced a new 'segregation score' feature that rates neighborhoods from 1 to 100 based on racial homogeneity, allowing homebuyers to filter searches by ethnic exclusivity. The feature includes labels like 'Fully Gentrified' and 'Historically Segregated' to help users find neighborhoods matching their preferences, sparking controversy about whether it facilitates or exposes housing discrimination.
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The new feature lets buyers narrow their search with filters bearing labels such as 'Fully Gentrified', 'Historically Segregated'
In an effort to help U.S. homebuyers find the kinds of neighborhoods they're looking for
Zillow announced Monday that it had provided each property listing with a segregation score, allowing users to quickly gauge an area's racial homogeneity
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