New Market Resident Survey

Living in New Market

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Let's begin the survey with a few questions about the quality of life for residents in New Market.

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* 1. How long have you lived in New Market?

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* 2. How important are the following things in your choice to reside in New Market?

	Not Important		Somewhat Important		Very Important
My job is here or nearby	My job is here or nearby Not Important	My job is here or nearby	My job is here or nearby Somewhat Important	My job is here or nearby	My job is here or nearby Very Important
I want to be near family members who live in New Market or nearby	I want to be near family members who live in New Market or nearby Not Important	I want to be near family members who live in New Market or nearby	I want to be near family members who live in New Market or nearby Somewhat Important	I want to be near family members who live in New Market or nearby	I want to be near family members who live in New Market or nearby Very Important
I prefer small town life over large cities	I prefer small town life over large cities Not Important	I prefer small town life over large cities	I prefer small town life over large cities Somewhat Important	I prefer small town life over large cities	I prefer small town life over large cities Very Important
New Market is a great place to raise a family	New Market is a great place to raise a family Not Important	New Market is a great place to raise a family	New Market is a great place to raise a family Somewhat Important	New Market is a great place to raise a family	New Market is a great place to raise a family Very Important
The town is ideally located to provide a small town life but is a close drive to large city amenities	The town is ideally located to provide a small town life but is a close drive to large city amenities Not Important	The town is ideally located to provide a small town life but is a close drive to large city amenities	The town is ideally located to provide a small town life but is a close drive to large city amenities Somewhat Important	The town is ideally located to provide a small town life but is a close drive to large city amenities	The town is ideally located to provide a small town life but is a close drive to large city amenities Very Important
Outdoor recreation is nearby – including hunting, fishing, hiking, biking and more	Outdoor recreation is nearby – including hunting, fishing, hiking, biking and more Not Important	Outdoor recreation is nearby – including hunting, fishing, hiking, biking and more	Outdoor recreation is nearby – including hunting, fishing, hiking, biking and more Somewhat Important	Outdoor recreation is nearby – including hunting, fishing, hiking, biking and more	Outdoor recreation is nearby – including hunting, fishing, hiking, biking and more Very Important
It's where I have always lived and I can't imagine being anywhere else	It's where I have always lived and I can't imagine being anywhere else Not Important	It's where I have always lived and I can't imagine being anywhere else	It's where I have always lived and I can't imagine being anywhere else Somewhat Important	It's where I have always lived and I can't imagine being anywhere else	It's where I have always lived and I can't imagine being anywhere else Very Important

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* 3. How would you rate these Quality of Life issues in New Market (and nearby)?

	Poor		Average		Excellent
Safe Community	Safe Community Poor	Safe Community	Safe Community Average	Safe Community	Safe Community Excellent
Good Schools	Good Schools Poor	Good Schools	Good Schools Average	Good Schools	Good Schools Excellent
Friendly People	Friendly People Poor	Friendly People	Friendly People Average	Friendly People	Friendly People Excellent
Opportunities for Employment	Opportunities for Employment Poor	Opportunities for Employment	Opportunities for Employment Average	Opportunities for Employment	Opportunities for Employment Excellent
Good place to start a business	Good place to start a business Poor	Good place to start a business	Good place to start a business Average	Good place to start a business	Good place to start a business Excellent
Quality outdoor recreation	Quality outdoor recreation Poor	Quality outdoor recreation	Quality outdoor recreation Average	Quality outdoor recreation	Quality outdoor recreation Excellent
Ample Choices for shopping, dining and entertainment	Ample Choices for shopping, dining and entertainment Poor	Ample Choices for shopping, dining and entertainment	Ample Choices for shopping, dining and entertainment Average	Ample Choices for shopping, dining and entertainment	Ample Choices for shopping, dining and entertainment Excellent

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* 4. What additions or improvements are needed to enhance the quality of life in New Market?

More industry to supply good jobs

More dining, entertainment or nightlife options

More arts & culture (ex. public art, concerts, galleries, classes)

Renovate run down buildings

Improved roads or traffic

Improved local parks

Other (please specify)

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* 5. In your opinion, what advantages does New Market have over other cities or towns in the region?

A sense of belonging to a community

Respect for history

Effective and responsive government

Cost of living

Better schools

Other (please specify)

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* 6. If you knew someone who was contemplating moving to the Shenandoah Valley region, how would you convince them to choose New Market to be their new home?

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* 1. How long have you lived in New Market?

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* 2. How important are the following things in your choice to reside in New Market?

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* 3. How would you rate these Quality of Life issues in New Market (and nearby)?

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* 4. What additions or improvements are needed to enhance the quality of life in New Market?

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* 5. In your opinion, what advantages does New Market have over other cities or towns in the region?

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* 6. If you knew someone who was contemplating moving to the Shenandoah Valley region, how would you convince them to choose New Market to be their new home?

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* 7. What is your least favorite thing about living in New Market?