CBP Relocation Resources Platform

A comprehensive web platform designed to support CBP employees in making informed relocation decisions by providing detailed, integrated community and housing data analysis.

Features

• Interactive location search and comparison
• Detailed housing market analysis with real estate data
• Education and school information
• Safety and crime statistics
• Interactive mapping with geographical visualization
• Side-by-side location comparison

Technologies Used

• Frontend: React, TypeScript, TailwindCSS, shadcn/ui
• Backend: Node.js, Express
• Database: PostgreSQL with Drizzle ORM
• Data Visualization: Recharts, Leaflet for mapping
• API Integration: Data.gov APIs, Rentcast API for real estate data

API Keys Required

To run this application, you will need to provide the following API keys in your environment variables:

• RENTCAST_API_KEY - For real estate data (property listings, market trends)
• CENSUS_API_KEY - For Census Bureau housing data
• EDUCATION_DATA_API_KEY - For education statistics
• CRIME_DATA_API_KEY - For crime data

Getting Started

1. Clone the repository
2. Install dependencies: npm install
3. Create a .env file with the required API keys
4. Set up the PostgreSQL database
5. Run database migrations: npm run db:push
6. Start the development server: npm run dev

Project Structure

• /client - Frontend React application
• /server - Backend Express server
• /shared - Shared types and utilities
• /scripts - Utility scripts

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgments

• Data provided by data.gov and Rentcast API
• Icons from Lucide React
• Built with React, Express, and PostgreSQL