"your vision, our future" resident survey key findings for round one

“Your Vision, Our Future”Resident Survey 1Resident Survey 1

Key FindingsNovember 2010

Southeastern Institute of Research1

Outline

• Objectives M th d l• Methodology

• Key Findings – Quality of Life – Attitudes Towards Growth – Concerns – Community ValuesCommunity Values – Transportation – Tradeoffs

A di• Appendix– Respondent Profile – Organizations/Businesses Contacted


Objectives & Objectives & Objectives & Objectives & MethodologyMethodology


Objectives

• Build public participation in the planningprocess.

• Understand resident perception towards th d l l i i th Ggrowth and long range planning in the George

Washington region.

Assess community values by county in the• Assess community values by county in the George Washington region.

• Facilitate the development of viable scenarios• Facilitate the development of viable scenarios by identifying key components – key attributes – that will make up alternative scenarios.


Methodology• An online survey was designed and conducted in order

to meet the objectives of this research

• The survey link was emailed:y– By SIR to a list of 470 residents who agreed to participate in

future research studies after having completed the 2009 Long Range Transportation Plan

– By GWRC to regional organizations/businesses, who in turn were asked to forward to their membership/distribution lists*

• The median length of the survey was 19 minutes

• The survey was conducted from September 14 –October 31, 2010

• 240 respondents participated in the study240 respondents participated in the study

• A sample size of 240 has a margin of error of +/- 6.33 percentage points at the 95% confidence level

A $5 St b k ift d ff d f ti i ti i

*Please see appendix for

Southeastern Institute of Research

• A $5 Starbucks gift card was offered for participating in the study

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list of regional organizations/

businesses contacted.

Results Are Divided by County of Residence

43%Spotsylvania County

26%Stafford County

15%Fredericksburg

10%Caroline CountyOut of the 24 in Caroline County, 4 live in Bowling

Overall results are weighted by county to match census

populations.

7%King George County

Green and 1 in Port Royal


0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%

A-2. In which of the following localities do you live?

Key Key Key Key FindingsFindings


Q li f LifQ li f LifQuality of LifeQuality of Life


Residents Tend to Be Positive Regarding their Quality of Lifetheir Quality of Life

1%1 - Poor 1%

5%

1 Poor

2

33%3

50%

11%

4

5 E ll t

61%

11%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

5 - Excellent


A-4. Overall, how would you rate the quality of life in the George Washington Region? By “quality of life,” we mean “the general well-being of residents taking into consideration such things as the quality of education available, employment opportunities, the economy, personal safety, health, housing, recreation and entertainment opportunities, and so forth.”

Those Living in King George Report the Highest Satisfaction, Whereas those Living

in Caroline Report the Lowest4%

0%0%1 Poor

13%6%

0%

0%

1%

5%

0%

3%

1 - Poor

2

46%31%

19%36%

3%

31%

3

Caroline = 38%21%

17%

49%

14%

31%49%

61%

4

Caroline = 38%

Fredericksburg = 68%

King George = 81%

Spotsylvania = 58%14%50%

9%5%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

5 - Excellent Spotsylvania 58%

Stafford = 66%


A-4. Overall, how would you rate the quality of life in the George Washington Region? By “quality of life,” we mean “the general well-being of residents taking into consideration such things as the quality of education available, employment opportunities, the economy, personal safety, health, housing, recreation and entertainment opportunities, and so forth.”

Rich History, Natural Beauty, and Proximity to DC Make the George Washington Region a Good Place to Livethe George Washington Region a Good Place to Live

11%

16%

11%

13%

9%

11%

12%

10%

10%

36%

35%

32%

Rich history

Natural beauty

Proximity to Washington, DC

8%

7%

8%

9%

10%

8%

8%

7%

8%

9%

6%

4%

26%

24%

23%

20%

Education system

Safety

Strong local/regional economy

Availability of affordable housing

9%

3%

6%

4%

5%

8%

6%

3%

6%

7%

3%

7%

20%

17%

15%

13%

Availability of jobs

Availability of shopping opportunities

Attractive residential communities

Availability of entertainment and recreational …

3%

2%

2%

3%

5%

4%

5%

3%

5%

5%

5%

3%

13%

11%

11%

8%

y

Clean environment

Battlefield preservation

Ease of getting around the area

Diversity of residents 3%

0%

4%

3%

1%

3%

3%

3%

2%

8%

5%

10%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40%

Diversity of residents

Transportation system

Other

1st Rank 2nd Rank 3rd Rank


A-8. What makes the George Washington Region a good place to live? Please rank the top threeattributes by putting a 1 next to the most important attribute that makes the George Washington Region a good place to live, a 2 next to the second most important attribute, and a 3 next to the third most important attribute.

What Makes the Area a Good Place to Live Varies Slightly by CountyVaries Slightly by County

Caroline Fredericksburg King George Spotsylvania Stafford

Natural beauty (54%)

Proximity to Washington, DC

(54%)


Rich history(38%)

Education system (39%)

Ri h hi t Ri h hi t Ri h hi t N t l b tRich history (42%)

Rich history (43%)

Rich history (56%)


Safety (29%)

Clean i t

Strong local/regional Proximity to W hi t DC

Proximity to W hi t DC

Rich history environment

(29%)economy (31%)

Washington, DC (44%)


y(27%)

Affordable h i

Natural beauty Safety Strong

local/regional Natural beauty housing (25%)

y(26%)

y(38%)

/ geconomy (24%)

y(26%)

Entertainment & recreational Safety Clean environment Affordable housing

Proximity to W hi t DC


opportunities (21%)

y(20%) (25%)

g(20%)


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Attitudes Attitudes Attitudes Attitudes Towards GrowthTowards Growth


Only a Quarter of Respondents Believe That the George Washington Region Is Moving

h hin the Right Direction

14%1 - Strongly moving in th di ti 14%

22%

the wrong direction

2

36%

41%3

19%

4%

4

5 - Strongly moving in24%

4%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

5 Strongly moving in the right direction


B-1. To what extent would you say that growth in the George Washington Region is moving in the right direction? Please use a scale of 1 to 5 where 1 means “strongly moving in the wrong direction” and 5 means “strongly moving in the right direction.”

Those Living in Fredericksburg and Stafford Are Even Less Likely to Think that the George

Washington Region is Moving in the Right Direction0%

14%19%

1 - Strongly moving in h di i

21%31%

9%

13%

9%

23%

21%

21%

the wrong direction

2

46%37%38%

40%

21%

44%

3

C li 34%17%

17%

17%

0%

31%24%

13%

4

5 Strongly moving in

Caroline = 34%

Fredericksburg = 17%

King George = 31%

Spotsylvania = 28%0%0%

4%2%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

5 - Strongly moving in the right direction

Spotsylvania = 28%

Stafford = 15%


B-1. To what extent would you say that growth in the George Washington Region is moving in the right direction? Please use a scale of 1 to 5 where 1 means “strongly moving in the wrong direction” and 5 means “strongly moving in the right direction.”

Respondents Believe that Current Growth Patterns Are Causing Problems, But that New Approaches to

l ld dDevelopment Could Improve Conditions

New approaches to development in the region (e g smart growth rural preservation or low

30% 48% 78%(e.g., smart growth, rural preservation, or low impact development) could improve conditions

in the region.

Growth is currently causing problems in the32%

32%

38%

19%

70%

51%

Growth is currently causing problems in the George Washington Region.

Overall growth is a good thing for the region 32%

12%

19%

6%

51%

18%

Overall, growth is a good thing for the region.

Current development patterns and intensities are positively contributing to conditions in the 4 5 Strongly agree12% 6% 18%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%

are positively contributing to conditions in the region.

4 5 - Strongly agree


B-4. To what extent do you agree with each of the following? Please use a scale of 1 to 5 where 1 means “strongly disagree” and 5 means “strongly agree.”

Those Living in Caroline County Are More Likely than Others to Think that Growth Is a

Good Thing for the Region 96%

86%New approaches to development in the

region (e.g., smart growth, rural

54%74%

75%

63%

80%71%

region (e.g., smart growth, rural preservation, or low impact development) could improve conditions in the region.

Growth is currently causing problems inG h h

75%51%

63%

56%

68%74%

Growth is currently causing problems in the George Washington Region.

Overall, growth is a good thing for the

Graph shows those rating the statement a 4 or 5 on a scale of 1

to 5 where 1

21%3%

56%

19%

50%43%

O e a , g o t s a good t g o t eregion.

Current development patterns and i t iti iti l t ib ti t

CarolineFredericksburgKing GeorgeSpotsylvania

means “strongly disagree” and 5 means “strongly

agree.”19%

23%15%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

intensities are positively contributing to conditions in the region.

SpotsylvaniaStafford


B-4. To what extent do you agree with each of the following? Please use a scale of 1 to 5 where 1 means “strongly disagree” and 5 means “strongly agree.”

Most Respondents Have a Preference for Centers, Corridors and Open SpacesCorridors, and Open Spaces

35% 43% 78%Centers, corridors, and open spaces

22% 19% 41%Compact metropolitan centers

19% 7% 26%Decentralized growth4 5 Very desirable

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%

4 5 - Very desirable


B-2. How desirable are each of the following? Please use a scale of 1 to 5 where 1 means “not at all desirable” and 5 means “very desirable.”

Regardless of Where They Live, Centers, Corridors, and Open Spaces Is the Most

Desirable Option

80%91%91%

76%

73%

80%

Centers, corridors, and open spaces

G h h 67%

60%

38%

40%

33%

Compact metropolitan centers

Graph shows those rating the statement a 4 or 5 on a scale of 1

to 5 where 1

37%14%

44%Decentralized growth


means “not at all desirable” and 5 means

“very desirable ” 27%

20%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

SpotsylvaniaStafford

desirable.


B-2. How desirable are each of the following? Please use a scale of 1 to 5 where 1 means “not at all desirable” and 5 means “very desirable.”

Yet, Most Believe Decentralized Growth Best Describes the Current State of Growth in the RegionDescribes the Current State of Growth in the Region

43%

24%

Decentralized growth


17%Compact metropolitan centers

9%

7%

Other

No idea 7%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

No idea


B-3. Which of the following do you think best describes the current state of growth in the George Washington Region? For definitions, please click on the term.

Locality Does Not Significantly Impact Perceptions of the Current State of

Growth in the Area42%

57%56%Decentralized growth

33%23%

56%

19%

44%

21%

38%

26%

Decentralized growth


33%23%

19%21%

26%

26%

Compact metropolitan centers

Caroline8%

4%

3%

6%

0%6%

16%

Other


6%19%

7%5%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

No idea Stafford


B-3. Which of the following do you think best describes the current state of growth in the George Washington Region? For definitions, please click on the term.

Respondents Were Asked to Indicate Up to 10 Places Where They Would Most Prefer Growth to Occur

B-10. Looking at the map below,

where would you most prefer most prefer

growth to occur? Please click on that area of the map. You may click up to 10

places.


The Most Frequently Selected Places Were Along I-95

B-10. Looking at the map below,

where would you most prefer most prefer

growth to occur? Please click on that area of the map. You may click up to 10

places.


CCConcernsConcerns


According to Respondents, the Primary Concerns in the Area Are Traffic Congestion and

h h l d blOther Growth-Related Problems

17% 74% 91%Traffic congestion

24%

31%

25%

54%

40%

45%

78%

71%

70%

Uncontrolled growth

Cost of expanding public infrastructure

Losing too much open space to development

27%

26%

24%

34%

33%

33%

61%

59%

57%

Travel distance between home and work

Overpopulation

Environmental concerns

26%

29%

25%

24%

21%

24%

50%

50%

49%

Lack of affordable housing

Deteriorating city or suburban centers

Poor air quality 25%

18%

24%

16%

49%

34%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Poor air quality

Travel distance between home and shopping destinations

4 5 - Strongly agree


4 5 Strongly agreeB-7. To what extent is each of the following a concern in the George Washington Region? Please use a scale of 1 to 5 where 1 means “not at all a concern” and 5 means “very much a concern.”

Traffic Congestion is the #1 Concern for Each Locality

78%

56%

89%

80%

80%

63%

95%

77%

93%

83%

Traffic congestion

Uncontrolled growth

78%

65%

65%

70%

86%

57%

69%

75%

72%

67%

69%

69%

Cost of expanding public infrastructure

Losing too much open space to development

59%

52%

57%

75%

51%

63%

38%

69%

72%

65%

57%

50%

50%

62%

Travel distance between home and work

Environmental concerns

Overpopulation

56%

43%

38%

60%

49%

50%

56%

57%

55%

61%

62%

43%

39%

Lack of affordable housing

Deteriorating city or suburban centers

Caroline

FredericksburgKing George

S t l i38%

52%

40%

44%

44%

38%

57%

34%

46%

28%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Poor air quality

Travel distance between home and shopping destinations

Spotsylvania

Stafford


0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

B-7. To what extent is each of the following a concern in the George Washington Region? Please use a scale of 1 to 5 where 1 means “not at all a concern” and 5 means “very much a concern.”

TransportationTransportation


Respondents Expect a Variety of Transportation Options – Most Notably Well-Maintained Roads, but

l l dalso Access to Regional Trains and Commuter Lots

20% 66% 86%Well-maintained roads

31%

33%

40%

37%

71%

70%

Access to regional train services (e.g., VRE)

Commuter parking lots for carpooling & vanpooling 33%

33%

37%

27%

70%

60%

Commuter parking lots for carpooling & vanpooling

Access to commuter bus services

29%

29%

30%

25%

59%

54%

Access to local bus services (e.g., FRED)

Access to Amtrak

23% 28% 51%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Access to bicycle/pedestrian network

4 5 - Very important


4 5 Very importantC-4. How important is it for the community to offer each of the following transportation options? Please use a scale of 1 to 5 where 1 means “not at all important” and 5 means “very important.”

Those Living in Fredericksburg Expect Access to More Transportation Services than Othersto More Transportation Services than Others

83%83%

81%87%

85%Well-maintained roads

56%

48%

89%

83%

76%

63%

75%67%

Access to regional train services

Commuter parking lots for carpooling & li

39%

48%

86%

63%

56%

74%

61%

68%

59%

vanpooling

Access to commuter bus services

48%

43%

86%

74%

57%

69%

63%

61%

51%

41%

Access to local bus services

Access to Amtrak

Caroline

Fredericksburg

Ki G22%

77%44%

59%44%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Access to bicycle/pedestrian network

King George

Spotsylvania

Stafford


C-4. How important is it for the community to offer each of the following transportation options? Please use a scale of 1 to 5 where 1 means “not at all important” and 5 means “very important.”

Community Community Community Community ValuesValues


Balanced Growth, Ability to Get Around the Community Easily, and Affordable Housing Are “Must

” f h b f dHaves” for the Greatest Number of Respondents68%

65%61%

57%

Balanced growthAbility to get around the community easily

Affordable housingEnvironmental protection 57%

56%56%

54%52%52%

Environmental protectionHistoric preservation

Protected open spaceScenic beauty

Public transportation to destinations within the regionParks within the local community

NOTE: Percentages

indicate those respondents who 52%

50%48%47%47%46%

Parks within the local communityFarmland preservation

Access to outdoor recreationPublic transportation to destinations within the …

Agricultural and forested districtsRural preservation areas

prated each item

as a “must have.”

46%45%

42%40%39%

37%

Rural preservation areasRedevelopment areas

Proximity to employment centersLow local tax rate

Access to regional parksBiodiversity 37%

34%22%

20%12%

Biodiversity Battlefield landscapes

Proximity to retail centersLow population density

Location in an urban development area


0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80%

C-1. Now, please think about what is important to you in a community. For each of the following, put the feature in one of the following categories: “must have,” “nice to have,” or “don’t need to have.”

When Asked to Identify the Three Most Important Features, Balanced Growth, Ability to Get Around, Affordable Housing,

d L T Ri t th Tand Low Taxes Rise to the Top34%

31%29%

28%

Balanced growthAbility to get around the community easily

Affordable housingLow local tax rate 28%

19%18%

13%13%13%

Low local tax rateEnvironmental protection

Proximity to employment centersFarmland preservationRedevelopment areas

Historic preservation

NOTE: Percentages

indicate those respondents who 13%

12%10%10%

10%8%

pPublic transportation to destinations within the region

Protected open spaceScenic beauty

Parks within the local communityAccess to outdoor recreation

pchose each

features as one of the three

most important features of their 8%

7%6%6%5%5%

Rural preservation areasPublic transportation to destinations within the …

OtherAgricultural and forested districts

Biodiversity Low population density

features of their “must haves.”

5%4%

4%2%2%

Low population densityProximity to retail centers

Battlefield landscapesAccess to regional parks

Location in an urban development area


0% 10% 20% 30% 40%

C-2. Now, please select the three most important features to you.

Importance of Features Varies Slightly by Area

Caroline Fredericksburg King George Spotsylvania Stafford

Low local tax rate Redevelopment areas Low local tax rate Balanced growth Balanced growth

(48%) areas (43%) (38%)

g(37%)

g(39%)

Affordable housing Affordable housing Farmland preservation

Ability to get around the community easily

Ability to get around the community easily(26%) (37%) preservation

(38%)the community easily

(36%)the community easily

(36%)

Balanced growth (26%)

Balanced growth (31%)

Affordable housing (31%)

Low local tax rate (29%)


Farmland preservation

(26%)

Environmental protection

(31%)

Scenic beauty (31%)


Low local tax rate (24%)


(22%)

Ability to get around the community easily

(23%)


(19%)


(22%)

Proximity to employment centers

(19%)

Southeastern Institute of Research33C-2. Now, please select the three most important features to you.

TradeoffsTradeoffs


Discrete choice is an exercise in which respondents make trade-offs by choosing community scenarios

instead of rating or ranking features. Statistical analyses determines which features are driving selection and which communities respondentsselection and which communities respondents

would choose when given a choice of communities.


According to the Trade-Off Exercise, Housing Type and Alternative Transportation Options Are the Most Important Community Features

7%

9%

9%

7%Open Space

Retail & Office Space

12%

11%

11% Lot size

Historic Preservation

Bike/Pedestrian Trails

12%

12% Bike/Pedestrian Trails

Industrial Space

Traffic congestion

15%

15%g

Housing type

Alternative Transportation

Southeastern Institute of Research36Importance – derived.

Part-worth Utilities Reflect How Desirable Different Features AreDifferent Features Are

• The higher the utility the better• The higher the utility, the better.

• You cannot compare one level from one ib i h l l f hattribute with one level from another

attribute, since conjoint utilities are scaled to an arbitrary constant within each attribute.

• You CAN compare differences between two levels of one attribute versus two levels of another attribute.


Respondents Want a Mix of Different Types of HomesTypes of Homes

Mi f l d ll/ id i d i l

Housing Type

44.28

39.88

Mix of large and small/mid-sized single family homes

Mix of small/mid-sized single family homes and townhomes

32.94

9 13

Mix of small/mid-sized single family homes, townhomes, and apartments/condos

Small/mid-sized single family homes 9.13

-9.27

Small/mid-sized single family homes

Large single family homes

-52.99

-63.97

Mix of townhomes and apartments/condos

Primarily townhomes and apartments/condos


apartments/condos

Respondents Have a Preference for Medium Sized Yardsfor Medium Sized Yards

Lot Size

17.61Homes with medium sized yards (1/4 to

1/2 acre)

4.43Homes with large yards (1 acre or more)

-22.04Homes with small yards (Less than 1/4

) 22.04acre)


Access to Commuter Lots and VRE are ImportantVRE are Important

Easy access to commuter lots (for

Alternative Transportation

24.28

23.49

Easy access to commuter lots (for carpooling and vanpooling)

Easy access to buses, VRE, and commuter lots (for carpooling and vanpooling)

d l (f20.68

7.92

Easy access to VRE and commuter lots (for carpooling and vanpooling)

Easy access to VRE

6.51

0.70

Easy access to buses and commuter lots (for carpooling and vanpooling)

Easy access to buses

-1.95

-81.64

Easy access to buses and VRE

No public transportation


Respondents Want Bike/Pedestrian Trails, but Do Not Have a Strong Preference

for Local vs. RegionalBike/Pedestrian Trails

29.52

Local and regional bike/pedestrian trails (i.e., trails within your individual community

and trails that connect to the rest of the region)

22 11Local bike/pedestrian trails (i.e., trails

22.11within your individual community)

-51.63No bike/pedestrian trails


Respondents Are Willing to Accept Moderate Traffic Congestion During Peak Travel TimesTraffic Congestion During Peak Travel Times

Traffic Congestion

30.77Moderate traffic congestion during peak

travel times

30 18No to low traffic congestion 30.18No to low traffic congestion

-60.95Severe traffic congestion during peak

travel times


There is a Preference for Some Sort of Parks

Open Space

17.26Public parks within walking distance

6.87Public parks with recreational fields and playgrounds in the area, but not within

walking distance

1.28Public parks with recreational fields and

playgrounds within walking distance

-25.41Public parks in the area, but not within

walking distance


Respondents Want Retail Space throughout the Areathroughout the Area

2 0Retail & office space spread throughout i hb h d i j ti it t & i

Retail & Office Space

21.50

21.00

neighborhoods, in major activity centers, & in smaller activity centers disp. through region

Retail & office space found in smaller activity centers dispersed throughout the region

13.73

-10 05

Retail & office space spread throughout neighborhoods and in major activity centers

Retail & office space found in major activity centers and in smaller activity centers 10.05

-12.48

centers and in smaller activity centers dispersed throughout the region

Retail & office space found in major activity centers

-16.74

-16.95

Retail & office space spread throughout neighborhoods

Retail & office space spread throughout neighborhoods and in smaller activity centers


dispersed throughout the region

Respondents Are OK with Light Industrial Space Near the Community, but Do Not Want Heavy Industrial Space within the Community

Industrial Space

25.96Light industrial space near community but

not within it

19.15

11 25

Light industrial space within community

No industrial space in community 11.25

9.18

No industrial space in community

Heavy industrial space near community but not within it

-65.54Heavy industrial space within community


Some Historic Preservation Is Important, but there Is Not a Big Difference between Some

Preservation and Preservation of All SitesHistoric Preservation

29.17Preservation of all current historic sites and

battlefields

22 95Some preservation of current historic sites

22.95and battlefields

-52.12No preservation of current historic sites and

battlefields


RecommendationsRecommendations


1. Ensure that all plans have a focus on the rich history and natural beauty of the area – both are reasons why residents think the George Washington Region is a good place to live. While someg g g g phistoric preservation is essential, it may not be absolutely essential to preserve all historic sites and battlefields.

2 Focus development along I 95 and keep in mind that most2. Focus development along I-95 and keep in mind that most respondents have a preference for centers, corridors, and open spaces.

3. Traffic mitigation is crucial as traffic congestion is a primary concern of George Washington Region residents, and the ability to get around the community easily is one of the most important community features. However, residents are willing to accept some traffic during peak travel times. Make sure plans include access to regional trains (such as VRE) and commuter lots.

4. Affordable housing is key. Respondents want a mix of different4. Affordable housing is key. Respondents want a mix of different types of homes.

5. Make sure that plans include bike/pedestrian trails. There is a slight p efe ence fo local and egional t ails b t not m ch o ld be lost


preference for local and regional trails, but not much would be lost by just offering local trails.

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6. Ensure that there are public parks in the region – preferably within lki di t t t id twalking distance to most residents.

7. Retail space should be interspersed throughout the community. Respondents want retail space throughout the neighborhoods, in p p g g ,major activity centers, and in smaller activity centers dispersed throughout the region.

8 Avoid putting heavy industrial space within communities However8. Avoid putting heavy industrial space within communities. However, light industrial space near the community is fine with most.

9. If possible, keep the tax rate low. This is important for a number of respondents.

10. Continue to give residents the opportunity to have input into the land use planning process. They believe that current growthland use planning process. They believe that current growth patterns are causing problems, but that new approaches to development could improve conditions. Further, they find balanced growth one of the most important features of a community.


AppendixAppendix


Respondent Respondent Respondent Respondent ProfileProfile


About Half of the Respondents Are Baby Boomers; Gender Is Equally SplitGender Is Equally Split

4%MillennialsGeneration

33%

53%

Gen X

Baby Boomers 53%

10%

Baby Boomers

Silent/GI

49%MaleG d

51%Female

Gender


0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%

Based on A-1. In what year were you born?E-14. What is your gender?

About Two-Thirds Have Lived in the George Washington Region for At Least 10 YearsWashington Region for At Least 10 Years

4%Less than 2 years

9%2 - 4 years

8%

12%

5 - 6 years

7 - 10 years 12%

55%

7 - 10 years

More than 10 but not my entire life

12%My entire life

67%


0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%

A-3. About how long have you lived in the George Washington Region?

The Majority of Respondents Are Married or Living with SomeoneMarried or Living with Someone

81%Married or living with someone

8%Not currently married - divorced or

separated

7%

1%

Single, never married

Not currently married - widowed 1%

3%

Not currently married - widowed

Prefer not to answer even though confidential

1%Other


0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%

E-3. What is your current marital status?

Most Respondents Have Children

36%Children under 18 who live with

36%

4%

me

Children under 18 who don't live with me

16%

34%

Children 18+ who live with me

Children 18+ who do not live with

78%

34%

19%

me

Do not have children

3%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40%


Southeastern Institute of Research55E-5. Which of the following best describes your children? Please check all that apply.

Most Respondents Live in a Single Family Home and the Majority Report that They Own Their Homeand the Majority Report that They Own Their Home

89%Single family home

3%

3%

Townhome

Apartment/condo - <20 units in building

/ d b ld

Type of Home

2%

0%

3%

Apartment/condo - 20+ units in building

Dormitory

Other

91%Own

h 8%

1%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Rent

Other

Ownership


E-6. In what type of home do you live?E-7. Do you own your own home or do you rent?

The Average Annual Income is $102,000

1%

3%

Less than $20,000

$20 000 - $39 999 3%

13%

15%

$20,000 - $39,999

$40,000 - $59,999

$60,000 - $79,999

17%

13%

$80,000 - $99,999

$100,000 - $119,999

6%

9%

13%

$120,000 - $139,999

$140,000 - $159,999

$160 000 or more 13%

10%

0% 10% 20%

$160,000 or more



E-8. Which one of the following best represents your household’s total annual income?

The Majority of Respondents Are Currently EmployedEmployed

76%Employed full-time

5%Employed part-time

13%Not employed

4%Looking for work but not currently

employed

3%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80%

Other


E-9. What is your current employment status?

Only a Few Respondents Are of Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish Origin; Most Respondents Are CaucasianSpanish Origin; Most Respondents Are Caucasian

3%

91%

Hispanic, Latino, Spanish Origin

Not Hispanic, Latino, Spanish Ethnicity

91%

6%

OriginPrefer not to answer even

though confidential

84%

6%

White/Caucasian

Black/African American

Race

2%

2%

4%

American Indian/Alaska Native

Asian

Other 4%

6%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Other



E-12. Are you of Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin?E-13. What is your race? Select all that apply.

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"your vision, our future" resident survey key findings for round one

Documents

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future research studies

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