Ribbon Demographics was originally formed by affordable housing market analysts to develop and market specialized demographic data and reports. Over the years, other industries have demonstrated a need for similar demographic information, which we are happy to fill. We offer data products that include those from Nielsen (formerly Claritas), a world-renowned provider of high quality data, the US Census Bureau and other reliable sources.
For the development of Ribbon's signature product – our unique HISTA Data – affordable housing industry experts were invited to provide a "wish list" of data items. Based on these identified needs, Ribbon Demographics developed the framework for HISTA, which allows for professionals in the industry to calculate the need for affordable housing with far greater accuracy, speed and ease than was possible before.
Ribbon's services include custom demographic and psychographic analysis and report writing. We specialize in highly customized analysis and being data users ourselves we understand your needs and are committed to providing unparalleled customer service.
Julia LaVigne
Julia LaVigne has been the sole proprietor of Ribbon Demographics, for over 5 years. Previously she was the Director of Market Studies at Value Research Group. She has conducted housing market analysis since the late 1980s and has experience in working with urban, suburban and rural properties in more than 30 states across the country, including extensive involvement with LIHTC, mixed-use and 'New Urbanist' projects.
Through her work on LIHTC projects, Julia identified a need for specialized demographic data and spearheaded the development of HISTA Data. During this process, she gained a unique perspective regarding demographics – both as a provider and as a data user – and understands the challenges facing market analysts and decision makers.
Ms. LaVigne has been a speaker on market study and data issues at affordable housing conferences. She has attended seminars and professional training courses relating to new development and revitalization of neighborhoods, Smart Growth and New Urbanism, demographic analysis, residential marketing and affordable housing.
She has been a Market Study Analyst for the New Jersey Housing Mortgage Finance Agency and has reviewed market studies prepared for proposed affordable housing developments throughout New Jersey. Ms. LaVigne is a founding member of the National Council of Affordable Housing Market Analysts based in Washington, D.C. and has served as Chair of the Data Committee, Chair of the Education Committee and on the Executive Committee.
