Data Stories
Data stories provide insight into a wide range of policy matters within Coachella Valley communities. Pairing precise data with rich narrative, beautiful photos, and interactive maps and visualizations; data stories reveal the trends, challenges, and opportunities facing communities, giving readers an opportunity to learn more about the issues confronting the Coachella Valley region.
KCET is a media partner for NDSC. KCET publishes NDSC data stories and community profiles under City Rising, a television documentary series and web-based program that examines the cause and effect of social issues affecting communities across California.

A Collaborative Response to the Coachella Valley Housing Crisis
In the Coachella Valley, a region that is home to roughly 170,000 households, an average of just 38 affordable housing units have been built per year over the last three years. Read more about how that’s changing.

Rent-Burdened Households in the Coachella Valley
A household is rent burdened when it spends more than 30% of its income on rent. Learn more about who is most rent burdened in the Coachella Valley and why.

The Eastern Coachella Valley’s Immigrant Communities
The Coachella Valley has a rich history of immigration and agriculture. Learn more about the Coachella Valley’s immigrant communities and the challenges they face today.