# HomeChata: Neighborhood Report — For Homebuyers and Renters

> Data-backed neighborhood reports for US addresses, covering crime, hazards, demographics, and amenities. (iPhone/iPad app by Mainali Software Enterprises LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homechata-neighborhood-report/id6760314190 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mainali Software Enterprises LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1787504846)
- Category: Reference, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 29 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-03-30
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homechata-neighborhood-report/id6760314190/reviews.md

## What is HomeChata?

You're about to spend $400K on a home — or sign a 12-month lease. Shouldn't you know the neighborhood first ? 

Trusted by homebuyers and renters in all 50 states.

HomeChata gives home buyers and renters a complete, data-backed neighborhood report for any US address — in seconds. First report is always FREE. No subscription, ever.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN EVERY REPORT:

CRIME & SAFETY — FBI DATA
Crime Statistics: Violent & Property crimes with exact incident counts
5-Year Crime Trend: See if crime is rising or falling since 2021.
Recent Crime News: AI-curated local incidents from the past 12 months
Registered Sex Offenders: Exact count within 100 yards, 300 yards, 1 mile & 2 miles

FLOOD HAZARD — FEMA DATA
Flood Zone Classification: Know exactly which FEMA flood zone your property falls in

DISASTER HISTORY — 20 YEARS OF FEMA RECORDS
FEMA Disaster Declarations: Total declarations since 1967 & the past 30 years
Most Common Incident Types: Floods, severe storms, tornadoes, hurricanes & more

NATURAL HAZARD RISK — COMMUNITY RISK SCORES
Composite Risk Score: Overall community hazard rating & state percentile
Top Rated Hazards: Wildfire, earthquake, tornado, cold wave, heat wave, hail & more
Annual Loss Estimate: Expected annual loss from natural hazards in the census tract

RADON POTENTIAL — USGS DATA
Radon Zone: The USGS geologic radon potential zone for the address's area
Radon Index: See whether the area is rated low, moderate or high potential — so you know to test before you move in

DRINKING WATER — EPA DATA
Water System Record: The EPA compliance history for the public water system serving the address
Lead Levels: The system's most recent 90th-percentile lead result, straight from the EPA
A compliance record — not a safety rating. Links to the utility's full water quality report (CCR).

DEMOGRAPHICS — KNOW YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD INSIDE OUT
Median Home Value: What homes actually cost on your block vs the city average
Median Gross Rent: Average rent including utilities — your block vs the city
Vacancy Rate: See how many homes sit empty — a key indicator of neighborhood health
Economy: Median household income, poverty rate & employment data
Education: Percentage of residents with bachelor degrees & higher
Race & Ethnicity: Full diversity breakdown — US Census data
Population & Median Age: Who actually lives in your future neighborhood

ENVIRONMENT
Air Quality Index: Real-time AQI with full pollutant breakdown (CO, NO2, O3, PM2.5 & more)

NEAREST 5 AMENITIES — 28+ CATEGORIES MAPPED
Schools: Elementary, middle, high schools & universities
Health: Hospitals & urgent care centers
Daily Life: Grocery stores, restaurants, cafes & gyms
Outdoors: Parks, dog parks, trails & golf courses
Transit: Public transit, EV charging & airports
More: Banks, libraries, daycares & more — all mapped to your address

SHAREABLE PDF REPORT
Export your complete neighborhood report as a professional PDF — share it with family, your partner, or your real estate agent in one tap.

HOW IT WORKS:
Search any US address
Get your complete neighborhood report instantly
Export as PDF and share with anyone

PRICING — NO SURPRISES
First report is FREE — always
One-time credit purchases only
No subscription. No recurring charges. Ever.

## Key features

- Crime statistics and trends
- Flood hazard and disaster history
- Natural hazard risk scores
- Detailed demographic information
- Local amenities mapping
- Shareable PDF reports

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 15 Credits | $29.99 | one-time |
| 5 Credits | $12.99 | one-time |
| 10 Credits | $21.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homechata-neighborhood-report/id6760314190/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Best data for home buyers

*2026-08-13*

I’m the first time home owner and this app greatly helped me to decide my first home. Radon, water distribution, flood risk it gave me all data needed to build my confidence. I highly recommend for homebuyers and renters!

### 5/5 — Best app

*2026-08-11*

This App for homebuyers is amazing, data it showed helped me to decide my future

### 5/5 — Best app for property investors

*2026-07-31*

This app gave me all details information before I decided to invest on my first real estate property. It showed median home value, median income, median rent, vacancy rate of that block. It also provided detail crime insight that helped me to decide my first property purchase !!

### 5/5 — Great app for homebuyers

*2026-07-31*

I am the first time home owner and this app greatly helped me to decide my first home. Radon, water distribution, flood risk it gave me all data needed to build my confidence. I highly recommend for homebuyers and renters!

### 5/5 — Recommended !!

*2026-04-30*

As a first time homebuyer it helped to get all necessary insights…..crime data helped me to get a picture of a neighborhood…..very easy to use and i highly recommend if someone is buying a property or houses !!

### 5/5 — very useful for home buyers

*2026-04-09*

this app gave me a clear picture of my first home. It showed me all the nearest top 5 amenities….and cities nearby with population. super easy to use and I highly recommend it.

### 5/5 — Best apps for finding new home and renting any properties

*2026-04-09*

I moved to Austin for a new job and had no clue where to get an apartment. HomeChata helped me to narrow it down on what i actually care about…golf courses and bike trails. Super easy to use.

### 5/5 — HomeChata showed safety & amenities, helping me feel confident buying my first home.

*2026-04-08*

Was buying my first home and didn’t want to rely only on what the agents and listing said. Homechata gave me much clearer picture of the area…specifically safety and nearby amenities. Helped me feel confident about the decision..

## Frequently asked questions about HomeChata

### Does HomeChata have ads?

No, HomeChata is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted user experience while you explore neighborhood data.

### How much does HomeChata cost?

The first neighborhood report from HomeChata is always free. Subsequent reports are available through one-time credit purchases, with no subscriptions or recurring charges.

### What kind of crime data does HomeChata provide?

HomeChata includes FBI-verified crime statistics, showing violent and property crime counts, 5-year crime trends, recent local crime news, and the count of registered sex offenders within various distances.

### Can I get flood information with HomeChata?

Yes, HomeChata provides FEMA data on flood zone classification, Special Flood Hazard Area status, and full FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer details for any address.

### What demographic information is available in HomeChata reports?

Reports include median home value, median gross rent, vacancy rates, household income, poverty rates, employment data, education levels, race and ethnicity breakdowns, and population/median age.

### Is HomeChata available on Android devices?

Currently, HomeChata is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. Support for other platforms may be considered in future updates.

### How often is HomeChata updated?

The app was last updated on May 29, 2026, with version 1.2.0. Updates typically include data refreshes and feature enhancements to ensure accuracy and usability.

### What age rating does HomeChata have?

HomeChata has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for users who are looking for detailed neighborhood information for research purposes.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.1 — 2026-08-10

1) Bug fixes and performance improvements.
2) Minor stability improvements.

### 1.3.0 — 2026-07-14

Two new additions to every report:

1) Radon Potential — the radon risk level for the area, based on government geologic data.
2) Water System Record — past violations and lead levels for the local water system, from EPA records.

### 1.2.1 — 2026-06-09

- Performance improvements and bug fixes.
- App Optimizations.

### 1.2.0 — 2026-05-29

Version 1.2.0 brings four major new data categories to every HomeChata report:

• Flood Hazard — FEMA flood zone classification for your exact address
• Disaster History — 20+ years of FEMA disaster declarations for your neighborhood
• Natural Hazard Risk — Wildfire, earthquake, tornado, heat wave & more
• Demographics — Median home value, gross rent, vacancy rate, economy, education, race & ethnicity
Same free first report. No subscription. Ever.

### 1.1.0 — 2026-04-01

We've improved the app experience based on user feedback.

- Enhanced UI/UX for a smoother app experience.
- Improved app description for better clarity.
- Updated content rating to better reflect HomeChata's public safety information features.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-26.*