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Resident Survey Questions

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96 responses


Do you live in Tucson?

Response Percent Response Count
Yes 94.8% 91
No 5.2% 5

Why did you move to / choose to stay in Tucson? Check all that apply.

Response Percent Response Count
Work 54.2% 52
Proximity to family 54.2% 52
Good place to raise a family 20.8% 20
Quality of education 8.3% 8
Quality of healthcare services 3.1% 3
Attractions and entertainment 14.6% 14
Quality of natural environment 58.3% 56
Social possibilities and networking 13.5% 13
Safety 4.2% 4
Affordability 53.1% 51
Accessibility 9.4% 9
University of Arizona 31.3% 30
Used to visit before 8.3% 8

How many years have you lived in Tucson?

Response Percent Response Count
Less than 2 years 9.4% 9
2 to 5 years 7.3% 7
6 to 10 years 12.5% 12
11 to 20 years 19.8% 19
More than 20 years 51.0% 49

What is the first word that comes to mind when you think of Tucson as a place to live?

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What is the one place in Tucson that you can’t imagine not having (i.e. a special restaurant, coffee shop, public space, etc.)?

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How important are these services (1=not important, 5=extremely important)?

Quality of the natural environment
Response Percent Response Count
2 1.0% 1
3 6.3% 6
4 14.6% 14
5 - Extremely Important 78.1% 75
Safety
Response Percent Response Count
2 2.1% 2
3 8.3% 8
4 26.0% 25
5 - Extremely Important 63.5% 61
Parks and outdoor activities
Response Percent Response Count
2 2.1% 2
3 5.2% 5
4 26.0% 25
5 - Extremely Important 66.7% 64
Housing affordability
Response Percent Response Count
1 - Not Important 2.1% 2
2 3.1% 3
3 11.5% 11
4 31.3% 30
5 - Extremely Important 50.0% 48
N/A 2.1% 2
Local arts and culture scene
Response Percent Response Count
1 - Not Important 2.1% 2
2 2.1% 2
3 16.7% 16
4 37.5% 36
5 - Extremely Important 41.7% 40
Nightlife
Response Percent Response Count
1 - Not Important 11.5% 11
2 27.1% 26
3 29.2% 28
4 24.0% 23
5 - Extremely Important 6.3% 6
N/A 2.1% 2
Restaurants
Response Percent Response Count
2 2.1% 2
3 19.8% 19
4 44.8% 43
5 - Extremely Important 33.3% 32
Shopping
Response Percent Response Count
1 - Not Important 6.3% 6
2 17.7% 17
3 41.7% 40
4 26.0% 25
5 - Extremely Important 8.3% 8
Cultural diversity
Response Percent Response Count
1 - Not Important 5.2% 5
2 6.3% 6
3 13.5% 13
4 20.8% 20
5 - Extremely Important 54.2% 52
Quality of schooling
Response Percent Response Count
1 - Not Important 1.0% 1
2 3.1% 3
3 5.2% 5
4 22.9% 22
5 - Extremely Important 66.7% 64
N/A 1.0% 1
Employment opportunities
Response Percent Response Count
1 - Not Important 1.0% 1
2 3.1% 3
3 5.2% 5
4 21.9% 21
5 - Extremely Important 66.7% 64
N/A 2.1% 2
Innovation scene / Entrepreneurship
Response Percent Response Count
1 - Not Important 3.1% 3
2 6.3% 6
3 29.2% 28
4 28.1% 27
5 - Extremely Important 32.3% 31
N/A 1.0% 1
Access to quality healthcare
Response Percent Response Count
2 1.0% 1
3 8.3% 8
4 28.1% 27
5 - Extremely Important 62.5% 60
Downtown character
Response Percent Response Count
1 - Not Important 4.2% 4
2 6.3% 6
3 24.0% 23
4 35.4% 34
5 - Extremely Important 30.2% 29
Access to locally grown food
Response Percent Response Count
1 - Not Important 4.2% 4
2 8.3% 8
3 27.1% 26
4 29.2% 28
5 - Extremely Important 31.3% 30
Sense of Community
Response Percent Response Count
1 - Not Important 2.1% 2
3 13.5% 13
4 39.6% 38
5 - Extremely Important 43.8% 42
N/A 1.0% 1
Access to nationally ranked university
Response Percent Response Count
1 - Not Important 5.2% 5
2 9.4% 9
3 21.9% 21
4 30.2% 29
5 - Extremely Important 32.3% 31
N/A 1.0% 1

On a scale of 1-5 (with 1 being very bad and 5 being excellent), how would you rate each of the following factors to you in Tucson?

Quality of the natural environment
Response Percent Response Count
2 1.0% 1
3 18.8% 18
4 37.5% 36
5 - Excellent 42.7% 41
Safety
Response Percent Response Count
1 - Very Bad 14.6% 14
2 16.7% 16
3 45.8% 44
4 17.7% 17
5 - Excellent 5.2% 5
Parks and outdoor activities
Response Percent Response Count
1 - Very Bad 3.1% 3
2 11.5% 11
3 27.1% 26
4 43.8% 42
5 - Excellent 12.5% 12
N/A 2.1% 2
Housing affordability
Response Percent Response Count
1 - Very Bad 9.4% 9
2 26.0% 25
3 36.5% 35
4 21.9% 21
5 - Excellent 5.2% 5
N/A 1.0% 1
Local arts and culture scene
Response Percent Response Count
2 8.3% 8
3 29.2% 28
4 41.7% 40
5 - Excellent 20.8% 20
Nightlife
Response Percent Response Count
1 - Very Bad 2.1% 2
2 16.7% 16
3 38.5% 37
4 24.0% 23
5 - Excellent 5.2% 5
N/A 13.5% 13
Restaurants
Response Percent Response Count
2 2.1% 2
3 18.8% 18
4 44.8% 43
5 - Excellent 33.3% 32
N/A 1.0% 1
Shopping
Response Percent Response Count
1 - Very Bad 1.0% 1
2 8.3% 8
3 45.8% 44
4 34.4% 33
5 - Excellent 8.3% 8
N/A 2.1% 2
Cultural diversity
Response Percent Response Count
2 3.1% 3
3 24.0% 23
4 44.8% 43
5 - Excellent 25.0% 24
N/A 3.1% 3
Quality of schooling
Response Percent Response Count
1 - Very Bad 16.7% 16
2 34.4% 33
3 28.1% 27
4 11.5% 11
5 - Excellent 6.3% 6
N/A 3.1% 3
Employment opportunities
Response Percent Response Count
1 - Very Bad 7.3% 7
2 26.0% 25
3 42.7% 41
4 15.6% 15
5 - Excellent 5.2% 5
N/A 3.1% 3
Innovation scene / Entrepreneurship
Response Percent Response Count
1 - Very Bad 4.2% 4
2 21.9% 21
3 30.2% 29
4 26.0% 25
5 - Excellent 7.3% 7
N/A 10.4% 10
Access to quality healthcare
Response Percent Response Count
1 - Very Bad 1.0% 1
2 12.5% 12
3 44.8% 43
4 22.9% 22
5 - Excellent 16.7% 16
N/A 2.1% 2
Downtown character
Response Percent Response Count
1 - Very Bad 4.2% 4
2 10.4% 10
3 37.5% 36
4 41.7% 40
5 - Excellent 5.2% 5
N/A 1.0% 1
Access to locally grown food
Response Percent Response Count
2 16.7% 16
3 39.6% 38
4 30.2% 29
5 - Excellent 11.5% 11
N/A 2.1% 2
Sense of Community
Response Percent Response Count
1 - Very Bad 2.1% 2
2 11.5% 11
3 27.1% 26
4 45.8% 44
5 - Excellent 13.5% 13
Access to nationally ranked university
Response Percent Response Count
1 - Very Bad 4.2% 4
2 2.1% 2
3 16.7% 16
4 36.5% 35
5 - Excellent 39.6% 38
N/A 1.0% 1

How likely are you to recommend Tucson as a place to live?

Response Percent Response Count
Extremely likely 27.1% 26
Very likely 24.0% 23
Somewhat likely 32.3% 31
Not very likely 9.4% 9
Not at all likely 5.2% 5
Prefer not to say 2.1% 2

What is your gender? If you prefer to self describe, please use Other to enter you answer.

Response Percent Response Count
Male 37.5% 36
Female 54.2% 52
Non-binary / Non-conforming 1.0% 1
Prefer not to say 5.2% 5
Other 3.1% 3

What is your age?

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To make sure we are representing the views of a broad mix of people, please indicate the ethnic group to which you belong? Check all that apply

Response Percent Response Count
Native American 3.1% 3
Asian 2.1% 2
African American or Black 1.0% 1
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 1.0% 1
Hispanic or Latino 21.9% 21
White or Caucasian 76.0% 73
Prefer not to answer 4.2% 4
Other 3.1% 3

Which of the following best describes your household?

Response Percent Response Count
Single 22.1% 21
Single with kids 4.2% 4
Married / Significant other 42.1% 40
Married / Significant other with kids 27.4% 26
Multi-generational 4.2% 4

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

Response Percent Response Count
Graduated high school 2.1% 2
Some college, associate’s degree, or certificate 15.8% 15
Bachelor’s degree 35.8% 34
Post-graduate or professional degree 46.3% 44

Which of the following best describes your employment status?

Response Percent Response Count
Employed full-time 68.4% 65
Employed part-time 3.2% 3
Working remotely (full- or part-time) 3.2% 3
Self-employed 12.6% 12
Not employed, but looking for work 3.2% 3
Retired 8.4% 8
Student 1.1% 1

If you would like to leave us additional thoughts about Tucson, please do so here.

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October 19, 2021, 10:05 AM
  • Do you live in Tucson?
    • Yes
  • Why did you move to / choose to stay in Tucson? Check all that apply.
    • Work
    • Attractions and entertainment
    • Quality of natural environment
    • Affordability
  • How many years have you lived in Tucson?
    • 2 to 5 years
  • What is the first word that comes to mind when you think of Tucson as a place to live?
    Diverse
  • What is the one place in Tucson that you can’t imagine not having (i.e. a special restaurant, coffee shop, public space, etc.)?
    University of Arizona
  • How important are these services (1=not important, 5=extremely important)?
    • Quality of the natural environment - 4
    • Safety - 4
    • Parks and outdoor activities - 4
    • Housing affordability - 4
    • Local arts and culture scene - 4
    • Nightlife - 4
    • Restaurants - 5 - Extremely Important
    • Shopping - 4
    • Cultural diversity - 4
    • Quality of schooling - 4
    • Employment opportunities - 4
    • Innovation scene / Entrepreneurship - 5 - Extremely Important
    • Access to quality healthcare - 4
    • Downtown character - 5 - Extremely Important
    • Access to locally grown food - 4
    • Sense of Community - 4
    • Access to nationally ranked university - 5 - Extremely Important
  • On a scale of 1-5 (with 1 being very bad and 5 being excellent), how would you rate each of the following factors to you in Tucson?
    • Quality of the natural environment - 4
    • Safety - 3
    • Parks and outdoor activities - 4
    • Housing affordability - 4
    • Local arts and culture scene - 4
    • Nightlife - 4
    • Restaurants - 5 - Excellent
    • Shopping - 4
    • Cultural diversity - 4
    • Quality of schooling - 4
    • Employment opportunities - 4
    • Innovation scene / Entrepreneurship - 5 - Excellent
    • Access to quality healthcare - 4
    • Downtown character - 4
    • Access to locally grown food - 3
    • Sense of Community - 4
    • Access to nationally ranked university - 4
  • How likely are you to recommend Tucson as a place to live?
    • Very likely
  • What is your gender? If you prefer to self describe, please use Other to enter you answer.
    • Male
  • What is your age?
    53
  • To make sure we are representing the views of a broad mix of people, please indicate the ethnic group to which you belong? Check all that apply
    • White or Caucasian
  • Which of the following best describes your household?
    • Married / Significant other with kids
  • What is the highest level of education you have completed?
    • Bachelor’s degree
  • Which of the following best describes your employment status?
    • Employed full-time
  • If you would like to leave us additional thoughts about Tucson, please do so here.
    No response.
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