Neighborhood Choice Survey

Fair Housing Contact Service would like to know what you value most in a neighborhood. We thank you for your time in completing this brief survey. This survey is anonymous and should take fewer than five minutes to complete.

1. I am a (Check all that apply):

I am a (Check all that apply): New or potential homebuyer

New HCVP/Section 8 Voucher Holder

Existing HCVP/Section 8 Voucher Holder

Renter

Homeowner

Other (please specify)

2. Race (Check all that apply):

Race (Check all that apply): African American

White

Hispanic/Latino

Asian American

Native American

Arab American

Other (please specify)

4. Basic Neighborhood Information:

Basic Neighborhood Information: What is your current ZIP code?
How many years have you lived at your current address?

5. Number of individuals in household:

Number of individuals in household: Number of adults 18 or older
Number of children under 18

6. Rate your overall level of satisfaction with your current neighborhood.

	Very dissatisified- 1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Very satisfied- 10
Satisfaction Level	*Rate your overall level of satisfaction with your current neighborhood. Satisfaction Level Very dissatisified- 1	Satisfaction Level 2	Satisfaction Level 3	Satisfaction Level 4	Satisfaction Level 5	Satisfaction Level 6	Satisfaction Level 7	Satisfaction Level 8	Satisfaction Level 9	Satisfaction Level Very satisfied- 10

7. Please rate the importance of the following in selecting your ideal neighborhood.

	Not Important- 1	2	3	4	Very Important- 5
Low percentage of foreclose properties	*Please rate the importance of the following in selecting your ideal neighborhood. Low percentage of foreclose properties Not Important- 1	Low percentage of foreclose properties 2	Low percentage of foreclose properties 3	Low percentage of foreclose properties 4	Low percentage of foreclose properties Very Important- 5
Low crime rate	Low crime rate Not Important- 1	Low crime rate 2	Low crime rate 3	Low crime rate 4	Low crime rate Very Important- 5
Close to parks and open spaces	Close to parks and open spaces Not Important- 1	Close to parks and open spaces 2	Close to parks and open spaces 3	Close to parks and open spaces 4	Close to parks and open spaces Very Important- 5
Close to secondary education programs (university, trade school)	Close to secondary education programs (university, trade school) Not Important- 1	Close to secondary education programs (university, trade school) 2	Close to secondary education programs (university, trade school) 3	Close to secondary education programs (university, trade school) 4	Close to secondary education programs (university, trade school) Very Important- 5
Close to an emergency room	Close to an emergency room Not Important- 1	Close to an emergency room 2	Close to an emergency room 3	Close to an emergency room 4	Close to an emergency room Very Important- 5
Close to a grocery store	Close to a grocery store Not Important- 1	Close to a grocery store 2	Close to a grocery store 3	Close to a grocery store 4	Close to a grocery store Very Important- 5
Low percentage of vacant properties	Low percentage of vacant properties Not Important- 1	Low percentage of vacant properties 2	Low percentage of vacant properties 3	Low percentage of vacant properties 4	Low percentage of vacant properties Very Important- 5
Low poverty rate	Low poverty rate Not Important- 1	Low poverty rate 2	Low poverty rate 3	Low poverty rate 4	Low poverty rate Very Important- 5
New businesses or jobs	New businesses or jobs Not Important- 1	New businesses or jobs 2	New businesses or jobs 3	New businesses or jobs 4	New businesses or jobs Very Important- 5
Low unemployment rate	Low unemployment rate Not Important- 1	Low unemployment rate 2	Low unemployment rate 3	Low unemployment rate 4	Low unemployment rate Very Important- 5
Short commute time to work or school	Short commute time to work or school Not Important- 1	Short commute time to work or school 2	Short commute time to work or school 3	Short commute time to work or school 4	Short commute time to work or school Very Important- 5
Close to public transportation	Close to public transportation Not Important- 1	Close to public transportation 2	Close to public transportation 3	Close to public transportation 4	Close to public transportation Very Important- 5
Affordable housing costs	Affordable housing costs Not Important- 1	Affordable housing costs 2	Affordable housing costs 3	Affordable housing costs 4	Affordable housing costs Very Important- 5
Close to place of worship	Close to place of worship Not Important- 1	Close to place of worship 2	Close to place of worship 3	Close to place of worship 4	Close to place of worship Very Important- 5
High quality schools (K-12)	High quality schools (K-12) Not Important- 1	High quality schools (K-12) 2	High quality schools (K-12) 3	High quality schools (K-12) 4	High quality schools (K-12) Very Important- 5

8. What are your THREE most important qualities in an ideal school?

What are your THREE most important qualities in an ideal school? High graduation rates High standards for teachers/teacher accountability Low student to teacher ratios High average state proficiency scores Strong athletic program	Availability of Honors/Advanced Classes College preparatory classes Low student poverty rates Music and art class available Not Applicable
Other (please specify)

9. Please list anything not mentioned in the questions above that you believe is important to consider when selecting a neighborhood.

Please list anything not mentioned in the questions above that you believe is important to consider when selecting a neighborhood.

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