This study explores the effects of race/ethnicity on rent burden, eviction rates, and infant mortality across Connecticut towns. The research study will utilize the R programming language to analyze data on eviction rates, rent affordability, and race/ethnicity. Through spatial analysis, the study will analyze the spatial distribution of these variables and compare them visually. The goal is to identify patterns or trends that may emerge from the variables, thereby gaining an understanding variables. The results of this research show Connecticut Cities have common traits urban areas are more likely to have a higher percent of black residence and a higher rate of evictions and infant mortality.

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Please find LODES Origin Destination Commuting Data for Connecituct before, during and after the pandemic