City Services Satisfaction Survey 2012 City Services Satisfaction Survey | Page 85

The quality of life in neighborhoods received a reduced excellent rating of 36.3% in FY 2011 to 25% in FY 2012.
Similar to the overall rating for quality of life, the quality of life in neighborhoods also received an increased fair
rating from 19.3% in FY 2011 to 25.3% in FY 2012.
Quality of Life - Neighborhoods
100 2.4 4.6 4
90 15.5 13.1 16.6
4.8
3.5 2
19 19.3
18.3
6.6
80
25.3
70
60
50.8
51.2
50
51
46.9
42.5
49.1
43
40
30
20
10
36.3
31.3 31.1 28.3 30 28.3
FY 2004 FY 2005 FY 2007 FY 2008 FY 2010
25
0
Excellent
Good
Fair
FY 2011
FY 2012
Poor
When residents were asked why they live in Arlington, the top reasons were location, convenience, and
affordable housing and property taxes. The bottom reasons were city services, entertainment opportunities,
and the friendliness of residents.
Why Live in Arlington
Location
53.2
Convenience
42.1
Affordable Housing/Taxes
35.7
Quality of Life
24.4
Schools 22.7
Grew Up Here 21.9
Parks/Rec Programs
15.8
Quality/Variety of Housing
14.9
Friendliness of Residents 12.7
Entertainment Opps 12.5
City Services
10.2
0
20
40
60
Percent
4
80
100