# Themes

When you first log into the Memphis Property Hub, you'll notice tabs at the top that focus on different data themes. Each theme corresponds to a distinct dataset or analysis layer. 

## How to Switch Themes

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### Locate the Toolbar

Find **Theme tabs** listed at the very top of the screen.
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### Select a Theme

Click any **Theme tab** in the top menu. The map should immediately update.&#x20;
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### (Optional) View Trends

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Click **View Trends** button to toggle from parcel view to data summarized by geographic areas, including as as a heat map or by Census tract, zip code, City Council district, or County Commission district —available on all Themes except **Explore**.
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## Supported Themes

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#### See [**Data Rules**](/memphis-property-hub/data-reference/data-rules.md) for more information on how metrics or variables are defined.

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### **Explore:** All individual properties in Shelby County

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This is the only theme where the VIEW TRENDS option is unavailable. &#x20;
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This layer is meant to be flexible for users to get general information and apply filters as desired.

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### Ownership: Where investors own property and where they're located

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This tab features different types of property ownership trends and filters including by land use category and owner (ex: individual, company, out-of-state investor).

The parcel-layer data is filtered to properties owned by investors.&#x20;

Selecting **VIEW TRENDS** will compare counts and percentages of investor-owned properties across geographic areas.

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### **Evictions** Where and how often landlords file evictions

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Parcels on this tab show where landlords have filed at least one eviction in the past year and which landlords/management companies file evictions most frequently.

Selecting **VIEW TRENDS** will compare counts and percentages of properties with at least one eviction filing in the 6 months and past 12 months across geographic areas.

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### **Occupancy** Vacancy status and duration for built structures.

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*Note that this dataset goes back as far as April 2024.*
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Parcels on this tab show where vacant or unoccupied built structures (e.g. homes, storefronts, and warehouses) are located and how long they have been unoccupied.

Selecting **VIEW TRENDS** will compare counts and percentages of vacant properties across geographic areas.

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### **Vacant  Land** Lots without any structures.

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Parcels on this tab show where vacant lots without any built structures are located.

Selecting **VIEW TRENDS** will compare counts and percentages across geographic areas.

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### Assessment Lots where assessment value has changed in the past 10 years

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Parcels on this tab show where lots have gained or lost value in the past 10 years.

Selecting **VIEW TRENDS** will compare the median assessed value changed in the past 10 years for **residential** parcels only.


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