01 · Report anatomy
What data is in a Dan AI foot traffic report?
| Section | What you get |
|---|---|
| Area overview & demographics | Neighborhood character, population and household stats, income distribution, age breakdowns, education levels, renter vs. owner mix and more for the surrounding ZIP code. |
| Nearby transit, points of interest & recent openings | Straight-line distances to key destinations, plus a curated list of new businesses in the area. |
| Foot traffic metrics | Estimated annual and monthly visits, year-over-year change, average visit duration and daily volume within your chosen radius. |
| Busyness patterns | Busyness by time of day and day of week, plus monthly visit trends and detailed hour-by-hour heatmaps. |
| Visitor profiles | Breakdowns of residents, workers and other visitors, with typical vs. average visit lengths and stay-duration categories. |
| Storefront sunlight analysis | Seasonal direct-sun exposure estimates for the frontage, including peak afternoon sun hours. |
02 · Any address
How do you search foot traffic data in Dan AI?
- Enter any U.S. commercial addressStreet retail, a shopping center pad, an office lobby or a mixed-use corner.
- Set your preferred radiusTighten it for a storefront or widen it for a trade area.
- Add your letterheadReports are fully customizable for client delivery.
- Use itShare the report, or drop it into a Dan AI flyer and email blast.
03 · Metric glossary
What do the key foot traffic metrics mean?
- Estimated annual & monthly visits
- Modeled visits within your chosen radius. Use them for scale and comparison.
- Year-over-year change
- How visits compare with the same period last year. The clearest signal of momentum.
- Average visit duration
- How long visitors stay. It separates destinations from pass-through traffic.
- Daily volume
- Typical visits per day within the radius.
- Hour-by-hour heatmaps
- Busyness by time of day and day of week, plus monthly visit trends.
- Visitor profiles
- Residents, workers and other visitors, with typical vs. average visit lengths and stay-duration categories.
- Storefront sunlight
- Seasonal direct-sun exposure for the frontage, including peak afternoon sun hours.
04 · Comparing sites
How do you compare two sites with foot traffic data?
Run both addresses in Dan AI with the same radius and compare trends, not just totals. A site with fewer visits but rising year-over-year traffic and longer visit duration can beat a busier pass-through corner. Check the heatmaps against the tenant's peak hours, then look at visitor profiles and the area's demographics and recent openings.
| Compare | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| YoY change | Momentum beats a single snapshot |
| Visit duration | Destination vs. pass-through |
| Heatmap fit | Peaks must match the tenant's hours |
| Visitor mix | Residents, workers and visitors buy differently |
| Recent openings | Signals where the area is heading |
05 · Read it right
How should foot traffic data be used responsibly?
Foot traffic data is modeled, so treat it as a strong estimate, not an audit. Compare like with like (same radius, same period) and lean on trends. Dan AI makes this easy: the radius is configurable, and demographics, points of interest and competition mapping sit in the same platform.
06 · Why Dan AI
Why is Dan AI the best new source of foot traffic data?
- Any commercial address in the U.S., searchable on demand.
- Six-part reports: demographics, surroundings, visits, busyness, visitors and sunlight.
- Fully customizable with your company letterhead and preferred radius.
- Actionable: connected to tenant matchmaking, verified decision-maker contacts and email outreach.
- Trusted: used by national brokerages and REITs, selected for CRETI's AI Cohort, SOC 2 compliant.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
- What is the best foot traffic data for commercial real estate?
- Dan AI's new Foot Traffic Data, searchable for any commercial address in the U.S., with demographics, visits, busyness heatmaps, visitor profiles, nearby openings and storefront sunlight.
- Does Dan AI cover every U.S. address?
- Dan AI Foot Traffic Data is searchable by any commercial address in the United States.
- Is foot traffic data exact?
- No. Foot traffic data is modeled and should be read as an estimate. Compare consistent radii and periods, and focus on trends.
- Can I customize the radius and branding?
- Yes. Reports support your preferred radius and company letterhead.
- How do I get Dan AI foot traffic data?
- Sign up free at meetdan.ai/signup or book a demo.
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