Zillow Removes Climate Risk Scores From Home Listings
The New York Times • 11/30/2025 • Last cited 11/30/2025
Summary
Zillow has removed climate risk scores from its home listings, which were intended to assess properties' vulnerability to fires, floods, and storms, following claims from some real estate professionals and homeowners that the scores were inaccurate, according to The New York Times.
Lindy Score Breakdown
35
Age (0-35)
45 days
4
Velocity (0-40)
1 source (low traction)
8
Tier (0-10)
The New York Times
0
Breadth (0-15)
1 unique
Total Score47/100
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Score BreakdownRisk 35
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 45 days - proven survivor
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