Focus of resident survey

Resident ratings of internal and external housing conditions

Perceptions of the neighborhood

Reported income and housing expenses

Resident survey methodology

375 surveys were delivered to Orchard Hill households.

August 15, 2002, return date.

53 surveys were returned.

This represents a 14.1 percent response rate, based on 375 units.

Resident ratings of Orchard Hill Neighborhood conditions

The lowest rated general appearance, condition, and maintenance:

Apartment buildings (56.9%);

Commercial property (54.9%) and

Vacant lots (54.9%)

The lowest rated qualities:

Public transportation (51.9%);

Police protection (32.1%) and

Snow removal (30.2%)

The lowest rated availability of services:

Jobs for adults (85.8%);

Adult recreation activities (84%);

Senior recreation activities (82%);

Youth recreation activities (78.5%) and

Jobs for youth (77.6%)

*(fair or poor condition)

Perceptions of the neighborhood:

Top problems rated “moderate” or “serious” by residents were:

Speeding (94.2%);

Noise from neighbors and/or cars (92.0%) and

Illegal drug use (82.3%)

Residents thought the neighborhood had no problems with:

Lack of trees along streets (46.9%) and

Assault (16.0%)

More than 60 percent of residents agreed that:

A neighborhood association is helping to improve the area (76.9%);

They plan on staying in the neighborhood (75.5%) and

They feel safe in the neighborhood (61.5%)

Orchard Hill Neighborhood resident survey ~ Adobe Acrobat File