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How Sofee Works

Your guide to finding the right Dallas-Fort Worth neighborhood for your family.

Personalized Rankings

Your priorities drive your results. Two families get different rankings based on what matters to them.

Data-Driven

Every score comes from real data sources—school ratings, crime stats, commute times, and more.

Honest Insights

We show trade-offs, not just positives. Know what you're getting before you decide.

How It Works

1

Set Your Budget

Enter your home price range. We'll show you neighborhoods that fit—and a few "stretch" options worth considering.

2

Adjust Your Priorities

Use sliders to tell us what matters most: schools, safety, commute, amenities, and more. Mark things as "critical" or "not a factor."

3

Pick Your Vibe

Select up to 2 lifestyle tags that describe your ideal neighborhood—quiet & predictable, sports-heavy, diverse & global, and more.

4

Get Your Matches

See your personalized rankings with match scores, honest insights, and detailed breakdowns of why each neighborhood fits (or doesn't).

What We Measure

School Quality

State accountability ratings and composite scores from multiple sources

Safety & Stability

Crime statistics and neighborhood stability indicators

Commute Time

Real-time drive times to your work location during peak traffic

Lifestyle & Amenities

Restaurants, entertainment, daily conveniences, and local culture

Family-Friendly Features

Parks, libraries, youth programs, and kid-friendly activities

Tax & Cost Factors

Property tax rates and overall affordability

Our Data Sources

Sofee pulls from trusted public and commercial data sources to ensure accuracy:

DataSourceUpdates
Home Prices & Market DataRedfinMonthly
School RatingsTexas Education Agency (STAAR), SchoolDiggerAnnually
Crime & SafetyFBI Uniform Crime ReportsAnnually
Commute TimesPre-calculated estimatesPeriodically
Restaurants & EntertainmentYelp, Google PlacesQuarterly
Parks & RecreationCity Parks DepartmentsAnnually
Property TaxesCounty Appraisal DistrictsAnnually
Demographics & Housing AgeU.S. Census BureauAnnually

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did my rankings change when I adjusted one slider?

Rankings are weighted by your priorities. If you increase the importance of commute, neighborhoods with shorter drives will rise and those with longer commutes will drop—even if they were great on other factors.

Can I see neighborhoods outside my budget?

Yes. We show "stretch" options that are slightly over your max budget when they score significantly better than alternatives. The "Just Out of Reach" insight highlights these opportunities.

What's the difference between Top Matches and Honorable Mentions?

Top Matches are the highest-scoring neighborhoods within your budget. Honorable Mentions are close runners-up that may have minor trade-offs but are still worth considering.

How do I exclude certain cities?

In the preferences form, you'll find an "Exclude Cities" section. Check any cities you want to skip, and their ZIP codes won't appear in your results.

What is "Sofee's Honest Take"?

This is our candid assessment of who would thrive in each neighborhood—based on data, not marketing. We tell you the trade-offs, not just the highlights.

How accurate is this?

Sofee is a decision-support tool, not a guarantee. Our data comes from reputable sources and is updated regularly, but real estate markets change quickly. Always verify current prices and visit neighborhoods in person before deciding.

Is Sofee free?

Yes, Sofee is completely free to use. We're focused on helping families make better relocation decisions.

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Tell us what matters to you and get personalized results in minutes.

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Last updated: January 2026

Questions? hello@asksofee.com