Regional Statistics presents comprehensive data on cities, states, and regions across North America, covering population growth, crime rates, economic trends, and cultural shifts. This category provides statistical insights that help track development, urbanization, and societal changes.
The happiest states in the US in 2025 tell a clear story about life across the country. The scores come from data on health, jobs, safety, income, and community. Each state is ranked from 50 to 1, so you can see where people face the hardest challenges and where life feels steady. Happiness is tied … Read more
Gun laws in America can look very different depending on the state you live in. Some states let people openly carry a firearm in public without a permit. Others require a special license, and a few do not allow open carry at all. Knowing where each state stands helps people understand their rights and the … Read more
Americans drink a lot of alcohol, but the amount depends heavily on where you live. Some states see high numbers because of local culture, easy access, or tax rules that make buying alcohol cheaper. Others stay near the bottom because of strong religious influence, tighter laws, or fewer outlets. The latest insights show that a … Read more
The world’s most walkable city in 2025 is Milan, Italy, where residents can reach key amenities like schools, hospitals, restaurants, and shops in just 6 minutes and 24 seconds on average, according to the study A Universal Framework for Inclusive 15-Minute Cities (M. Bruno et al., The Economist). The research shows that European cities dominate … Read more
The legal age to drive an e-scooter in the United States varies by state but typically ranges between 14 and 16 years old. In most states, riders must be at least 16 years old to legally operate an electric scooter on public roads, though some states permit operation at age 14 under certain conditions. A … Read more
The average salary per month in the United States is now about $5,174, or roughly $62,000 annually before taxes in 2025. This figure, reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, reflects not only strong wage growth over the past two decades but also outpaces inflation for the most recent period, giving American workers more … Read more
The Sunshine State’s population jumped by 1.9% in 2022 and added another 1.6% in 2023, nearly outpacing every other state in the country, according to the Census. That’s not just a number—it means hundreds of thousands of new residents. Cities like Orlando, Tampa, and Miami collectively added nearly 150,000 people between 2022 and 2023, with … Read more
At the state level, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) defines GDP as “the sum of value added from all industries in the state. In essence, a state’s GDP measures the size of its economy, encompassing everything from its tech industry and farms to its factories and public sector. This metric matters because it … Read more
Euclidean zoning is the most widely used form of land-use regulation in the United States. It is responsible for shaping the sprawling, car-dependent suburban landscapes that define much of the American built environment. Rooted in the 1926 U.S. Supreme Court case Village of Euclid v. Ambler Realty Co., Euclidean zoning separates land uses into distinct … Read more
As the United States continues to recover from pandemic-era crime surges, the national conversation around public safety remains front and center. According to the latest FBI Crime Data Explorer, the nationwide violent crime rate in 2023 was approximately 3.6 incidents per 1,000 people, a slight decrease from the previous year, signaling a slow but steady … Read more