Guides
Direct answers to the questions families ask about hospital access, drive time vs. distance, and choosing where to live.
FindHomeFit: Find a home that fits your family
A tool that helps families find homes close to hospitals, schools, and grocery stores — using real drive times, not straight-line distance.
Hospital Proximity for Home Buyers: FAQ
Within 10 minutes' drive of an emergency room. Within 20 minutes of a hospital with pediatric capability if you have children.
FindHomeFit vs. Doing It Manually
If you're evaluating 10 houses across 3 neighborhoods:
How Far Should You Live From a Hospital?
Evidence-based minimums and practical guidelines for hospital proximity when choosing a home.
How to Find Homes Near Good Hospitals
Google Maps can show you one hospital at a time. You'd need to manually search, record, and compare drive times for every hospital near each house you're considering. For a family looking at 10+ houses, that's hours of manual work.
Why FindHomeFit Exists
The origin story of FindHomeFit — built because one person kept asking the question no home-buying tool answered.
What to Check When Buying a Home With Kids
This is the non-negotiable. Check before you fall in love with the house.