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The Wedgwood Vision Project conducted a community survey March 1 - April 17, 2010 by means of an online survey through SurveyMonkey and a printed equivalent available at HomeStreet Bank and the Northeast Branch Library. The community was notified about the survey via the Wedgwood Echo newsletter, email messages, and a saturation mailing in which a postcard about the survey and where to find it was mailed to every household in Wedgwood. Here are the complete results (all anonymous), including typed responses.
Total Started Survey: 840
Total Completed Survey: 756 (90%)
1. You and Wedgwood: Please indicate your relationship to Wedgwood (check all that apply). Use your own definition of Wedgwood rather than how the city or council may define the boundaries. | |||
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answered question | 840 | ||
skipped question | 0 | ||
Response Percent | Response Count | ||
I live in Wedgwood | 88.3% | 742 | |
I work in Wedgwood | 9.5% | 80 | |
I go to school in Wedgwood | 1.3% | 11 | |
I shop and/or dine in Wedgwood | 78.7% | 661 | |
I play sports or otherwise recreate in Wedgwood | 36.4% | 306 | |
I have at least one child who goes to school in Wedgwood | 19.2% | 161 | |
I visit members of my extended family in Wedgwood | 7.5% | 63 | |
I grew up in Wedgwood | 7.5% | 63 | |
![]() | 11.2% | 94 |
2. Major Areas of Interest: How important to you are the following land use and development issues? | ||||||
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answered question | 832 | |||||
skipped question | 8 | |||||
Very Important | Important | Somewhat Important | Not Important | Rating Average | Response Count | |
Evergreens and natural landscapes | 60.2% (496) | 29.0% (239) | 9.8% (81) | 1.0% (8) | 3.48 | 824 |
Development within single-family residential zones (e.g., Architectural character, size of homes) | 43.6% (350) | 31.8% (255) | 19.2% (154) | 5.4% (43) | 3.14 | 802 |
Infrastructure issues (sidewalks, curbs, and drainage) | 57.8% (474) | 30.0% (246) | 10.9% (89) | 1.3% (11) | 3.44 | 820 |
Multi-family and commercial development on major arterials, (e.g., scale, style) | 38.8% (314) | 36.6% (296) | 19.4% (157) | 5.2% (42) | 3.09 | 809 |
Parks and open space | 67.8% (560) | 25.4% (210) | 6.2% (51) | 0.6% (5) | 3.60 | 826 |
Signs and lighting | 31.8% (251) | 40.3% (318) | 22.4% (177) | 5.4% (43) | 2.98 | 789 |
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3. Sustainability: Please respond to the idea that sustainability should be a key component of the Wedgwood Vision Plan. | ||||||
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answered question | 789 | |||||
skipped question | 51 | |||||
Very Important | Important | Somewhat Important | Not Important | Rating Average | Response Count | |
Incorporating sustainability into the plan is: | 57.5% (454) | 31.2% (246) | 8.9% (70) | 2.4% (19) | 3.44 | 789 |
4. Sustainability Components: If you feel that it is at least somewhat important that sustainability be part of the Wedgwood Vision Plan, please rate the importance of including the following elements. | ||||||
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answered question | 799 | |||||
skipped question | 41 | |||||
Very Important | Important | Somewhat Important | Not Important | Rating Average | Response Count | |
Local food production | 23.7% (184) | 34.2% (266) | 30.0% (233) | 12.1% (94) | 2.69 | 777 |
Local power production (e.g. wind, solar) | 21.7% (170) | 30.4% (238) | 32.1% (251) | 15.8% (124) | 2.58 | 783 |
Transportation choices | 64.3% (507) | 28.0% (221) | 6.6% (52) | 1.1% (9) | 3.55 | 789 |
Reducing energy consumption | 49.2% (386) | 36.1% (283) | 11.6% (91) | 3.1% (24) | 3.32 | 784 |
Trees and natural landscapes | 64.4% (508) | 28.1% (222) | 6.6% (52) | 0.9% (7) | 3.56 | 789 |
Local jobs | 29.1% (227) | 40.1% (313) | 26.3% (205) | 4.5% (35) | 2.94 | 780 |
Green building | 35.1% (274) | 41.2% (322) | 19.0% (148) | 4.7% (37) | 3.07 | 781 |
Strengthening community institutions | 43.1% (338) | 40.1% (314) | 15.4% (121) | 1.4% (11) | 3.25 | 784 |
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5. Trees: Please note how important you feel each of the following tree-related issues are. | ||||||
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answered question | 811 | |||||
skipped question | 29 | |||||
Very Important | Important | Somewhat Important | Not Important | Rating Average | Response Count | |
Rules for trees / tree cutting on private property | 22.8% (182) | 27.4% (219) | 33.8% (270) | 16.0% (128) | 2.57 | 799 |
Park and school trees | 47.9% (384) | 38.8% (311) | 12.5% (100) | 0.7% (6) | 3.34 | 801 |
Maintaining or increasing current level of tree coverage | 48.8% (392) | 34.5% (277) | 14.4% (116) | 2.2% (18) | 3.30 | 803 |
More street trees | 34.8% (280) | 37.8% (304) | 22.0% (177) | 5.3% (43) | 3.02 | 804 |
Ivy pulling / restoration of greenbelts and ravines | 39.5% (315) | 35.2% (281) | 22.1% (176) | 3.3% (26) | 3.11 | 798 |
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6. Residential Positives: Consider what you like about Wedgwood's single-family residential zones today. How important to you are each of the following characteristics? | ||||||
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answered question | 797 | |||||
skipped question | 43 | |||||
Very Important | Important | Somewhat Important | Not Important | Rating Average | Response Count | |
It's quiet. | 56.5% (444) | 33.7% (265) | 8.0% (63) | 1.8% (14) | 3.45 | 786 |
It's good for walking and/or running. | 66.0% (522) | 30.2% (239) | 2.9% (23) | 0.9% (7) | 3.61 | 791 |
My neighbors are friendly. | 54.6% (429) | 34.1% (268) | 9.6% (75) | 1.7% (13) | 3.42 | 785 |
I can easily walk to businesses. | 67.5% (531) | 25.5% (201) | 6.1% (48) | 0.9% (7) | 3.60 | 787 |
There are lots of trees. | 47.7% (376) | 38.6% (304) | 11.3% (89) | 2.4% (19) | 3.32 | 788 |
I feel safe. | 82.8% (652) | 15.2% (120) | 1.5% (12) | 0.4% (3) | 3.81 | 787 |
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7. Residential Issues: How important are the following in Wedgwood's single-family residential zones? | ||||||
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answered question | 798 | |||||
skipped question | 42 | |||||
Very Important | Important | Somewhat Important | Not Important | Rating Average | Response Count | |
More street lighting | 22.4% (176) | 36.8% (289) | 27.1% (213) | 13.7% (108) | 2.68 | 786 |
More sidewalks and curbs | 44.0% (348) | 29.6% (234) | 18.1% (143) | 8.3% (66) | 3.09 | 791 |
Regulating size of new homes | 35.9% (282) | 28.6% (225) | 25.6% (201) | 9.9% (78) | 2.90 | 786 |
Better management of vacant properties | 27.2% (210) | 36.5% (282) | 28.8% (223) | 7.5% (58) | 2.83 | 773 |
More affordable housing | 17.1% (133) | 34.2% (267) | 32.8% (256) | 15.9% (124) | 2.52 | 780 |
Careful management of in-fill development | 37.8% (281) | 39.0% (290) | 19.1% (142) | 4.2% (31) | 3.10 | 744 |
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8. Backyard Cottages: Seattle recenly approved a new ordinance making it easier to gain approval for a detatched accessory dwelling unit, or "backyard cottage." How much are the following statements in accordance with your views? | |||||||
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answered question | 798 | ||||||
skipped question | 42 | ||||||
Strongly Agree | Agree | Partly Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Rating Average | Response Count | |
Backyard cottages are a good way to increase density in our neighborhood while preserving its character. | 24.0% (190) | 31.4% (249) | 25.4% (201) | 12.2% (97) | 6.9% (55) | 2.53 | 792 |
Backyard cottages create welcome opportunities for multiple generations within a family to live in close proximity. | 31.7% (251) | 32.9% (261) | 24.5% (194) | 6.9% (55) | 4.0% (32) | 2.81 | 793 |
I am concerned about potential negative impacts from backyard cottages. | 14.4% (113) | 19.9% (156) | 23.5% (184) | 28.2% (221) | 13.9% (109) | 1.93 | 783 |
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9. Business District Positives: Consider what you like about Wedgwood's business district along 35th Ave NE today. How important to you are each of the following characteristics? | ||||||
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answered question | 787 | |||||
skipped question | 53 | |||||
Very Important | Important | Somewhat Important | Not Important | Rating Average | Response Count | |
Cafes and pubs provide opportunities to relax and/or meet friends in an informal setting. | 64.8% (508) | 26.7% (209) | 7.1% (56) | 1.4% (11) | 3.55 | 784 |
I can get many of my errands done right in Wedgwood (banking, mailing, prescriptions etc.) | 72.1% (564) | 23.1% (181) | 4.1% (32) | 0.6% (5) | 3.67 | 782 |
Many businesses are independent / we have few chain establishments. | 51.5% (400) | 32.2% (250) | 12.1% (94) | 4.2% (33) | 3.31 | 777 |
For the most part, businesses are small-scale. | 46.8% (364) | 39.4% (306) | 10.3% (80) | 3.5% (27) | 3.30 | 777 |
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10. Possible Priorities: How important are the following potential projects for Wedgwood's business district? | ||||||
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answered question | 785 | |||||
skipped question | 55 | |||||
Very Important | Important | Somewhat Important | Not Important | Rating Average | Response Count | |
Diversify range of businesses | 29.7% (230) | 45.6% (353) | 18.1% (140) | 6.6% (51) | 2.98 | 774 |
Develop a more continuous business district on 35th Ave NE between NE 85th and NE 75th | 22.6% (175) | 30.0% (232) | 26.1% (202) | 21.2% (164) | 2.54 | 773 |
Develop a "town square" type space | 27.8% (216) | 28.7% (223) | 28.3% (220) | 15.3% (119) | 2.69 | 778 |
Limit large chain stores | 50.3% (392) | 24.1% (188) | 17.1% (133) | 8.5% (66) | 3.16 | 779 |
Increase visual interest (murals, plantings, etc.) | 17.8% (136) | 35.4% (271) | 30.2% (231) | 16.6% (127) | 2.54 | 765 |
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11. Businesses Desired: What types of additional businesses would you like to see developed in Wedgwood? Check all that apply. | |||
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answered question | 777 | ||
skipped question | 63 | ||
Response Percent | Response Count | ||
Health/medical services | 17.5% | 136 | |
Restaurants/cafes | 77.7% | 604 | |
Retail shops | 48.3% | 375 | |
Entertainment and/or cultural | 40.0% | 311 | |
Cinema | 23.8% | 185 | |
Bookstore | 64.1% | 498 | |
Professional office spaces | 16.3% | 127 | |
Hardware store | 71.7% | 557 | |
Copy center | 18.7% | 145 | |
![]() | 17.2% | 134 |
12. New Buildings: Some parts of 35th Ave NE are zoned for buildings up to 4 stories high. Which statement best reflects your opinion about potential development on 35th: | |||
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answered question | 782 | ||
skipped question | 58 | ||
Response Percent | Response Count | ||
We need to do all we can to keep bulk and scale of new development in check. | 31.1% | 243 | |
Carefully designed mixed-use buildings can create a more vibrant neighborhood by increasing density and attracting more businesses. | 54.9% | 429 | |
Wedgwood should maximize development potential to become an urban village like Wallingford or Fremont. | 14.1% | 110 | |
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13. Under-utilized properties: Are there under-utilized properties in our neighborhood that you would like to see put to another use? What uses would you prefer for these properties? | ||
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answered question | 308 | |
skipped question | 532 | |
Response Count | ||
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14. Proximity: Can you walk to a city park or a school playground or field from your home? | |||
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answered question | 775 | ||
skipped question | 65 | ||
Response Percent | Response Count | ||
Yes | 94.3% | 731 | |
No | 5.7% | 44 |
15. If yes, please indicate which one(s) you do walk to. Check all that apply: | |||
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answered question | 735 | ||
skipped question | 105 | ||
Response Percent | Response Count | ||
Dahl Playfield | 52.2% | 384 | |
Meadowbrook Creeklet and/or Pond | 25.9% | 190 | |
Wedgwood Elementary | 48.8% | 359 | |
Thorton Creek School (Decatur) | 37.1% | 273 | |
Eckstein Middle School | 35.9% | 264 | |
View Ridge Playfield | 32.1% | 236 | |
![]() | 15.6% | 115 |
16. Park Uses: How important to you are the following park uses? | ||||||
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answered question | 784 | |||||
skipped question | 56 | |||||
Very Important | Important | Somewhat Important | Not Important | Rating Average | Response Count | |
Children's playgrounds | 49.4% (380) | 29.2% (225) | 15.2% (117) | 6.2% (48) | 3.22 | 770 |
Lawn/gardens with benches | 30.8% (231) | 38.6% (289) | 24.0% (180) | 6.5% (49) | 2.94 | 749 |
Natural park setting | 54.4% (420) | 33.7% (260) | 10.0% (77) | 1.9% (15) | 3.41 | 772 |
Playfields for sports | 30.1% (229) | 28.8% (219) | 25.5% (194) | 15.5% (118) | 2.74 | 760 |
"Town square" type space | 22.9% (172) | 30.4% (228) | 28.9% (217) | 17.8% (134) | 2.58 | 751 |
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17. Potential Sites: Where you would want a new park if Wedgwood were to acquire one? Feel free to name a specific location or give a general area such as "along 35th Ave NE" or "north and west of 35th and 85th". | ||
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answered question | 337 | |
skipped question | 503 | |
Response Count | ||
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18. Transportation Enhancements: In improving transportation in Wedgwood, how important to you are the following? | ||||||
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answered question | 782 | |||||
skipped question | 58 | |||||
Very Important | Important | Somewhat Important | Not Important | Rating Average | Response Count | |
More bus service | 37.3% (284) | 33.6% (256) | 20.5% (156) | 8.7% (66) | 2.99 | 762 |
Better bike lanes | 31.0% (235) | 31.3% (237) | 23.8% (180) | 13.9% (105) | 2.80 | 757 |
More pedestrian safety and amenities (e.g. crosswalks) | 49.2% (378) | 32.4% (249) | 13.0% (100) | 5.3% (41) | 3.26 | 768 |
Additional traffic calming and speed control | 31.4% (238) | 29.0% (220) | 25.6% (194) | 14.0% (106) | 2.78 | 758 |
More parking management in residential areas | 8.1% (60) | 16.2% (121) | 34.1% (254) | 41.6% (310) | 1.91 | 745 |
More parking management in commercial and multi-family areas | 7.4% (55) | 20.0% (148) | 36.6% (271) | 35.9% (266) | 1.99 | 740 |
More street paving & pothole filling | 32.8% (250) | 33.0% (252) | 27.0% (206) | 7.2% (55) | 2.91 | 763 |
More street lighting | 23.2% (175) | 30.1% (227) | 30.6% (231) | 16.0% (121) | 2.60 | 754 |
Better drainage | 23.9% (174) | 31.2% (227) | 34.2% (249) | 10.7% (78) | 2.68 | 728 |
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19. Do you ride public transit? | |||
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answered question | 774 | ||
skipped question | 66 | ||
Response Percent | Response Count | ||
Yes | 63.8% | 494 | |
No | 36.2% | 280 | |
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20. If you do ride public transit, for what purpose(s) do you ride? Check all that apply. | |||
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answered question | 510 | ||
skipped question | 330 | ||
Response Percent | Response Count | ||
Travel to and/or from work or school | 62.2% | 317 | |
Travel to and/or from events (sports, fairs, lectures, etc.) | 60.0% | 306 | |
Go shopping | 39.4% | 201 | |
Visit friends or family | 15.1% | 77 | |
![]() | 22.7% | 116 |
21. What do you like best about living in Wedgwood? | ||
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answered question | 638 | |
skipped question | 202 | |
Response Count | ||
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22. If there were one thing you could change about Wedgwood, it would be: | ||
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answered question | 773 | |
skipped question | 67 | |
Response Count | ||
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23. In your opinion, what would be the most important outcome of the Wedgwood Vision Project? | ||
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answered question | 530 | |
skipped question | 310 | |
Response Count | ||
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24. Any other comments? | ||
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answered question | 238 | |
skipped question | 602 | |
Response Count | ||
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25. Organized Activities: What organized community activities in Wedgwood do you currently participate in? | |||
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answered question | 537 | ||
skipped question | 303 | ||
Response Percent | Response Count | ||
Wedgwood Outdoor Cinema | 35.8% | 192 | |
Wedgwood Art Festival | 46.4% | 249 | |
Wedgdwood Community Council meetings | 16.9% | 91 | |
Seattle Night Out block parties | 60.3% | 324 | |
Sustainable Northeast Seattle meetings and/or events | 17.3% | 93 | |
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26. Would you like to see another annual (or quarterly or monthly) Wedgwood community social event? | |||
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answered question | 535 | ||
skipped question | 305 | ||
Response Percent | Response Count | ||
Yes | 73.6% | 394 | |
No | 26.4% | 141 | |
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27. How do you hear about local events/community activities? | |||
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answered question | 753 | ||
skipped question | 87 | ||
Response Percent | Response Count | ||
Seattle Times | 28.4% | 214 | |
North Seattle Herald Outlook | 12.0% | 90 | |
Web sites | 22.0% | 166 | |
Wedgwood Echo newsletter | 42.0% | 316 | |
28.6% | 215 | ||
T.V./Radio | 7.4% | 56 | |
Flyers/posters | 48.5% | 365 | |
Word of mouth | 41.8% | 315 | |
Telephone contact | 1.5% | 11 | |
Sandwich boards on 35th Ave NE | 49.4% | 372 | |
I don't hear of events | 12.0% | 90 | |
![]() | 10.5% | 79 |
28. Community Services/Amenities: How important to you is adding or increasing each of the following for Wedgwood? | ||||||
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answered question | 754 | |||||
skipped question | 86 | |||||
Very Important | Important | Somewhat Important | Not Important | Rating Average | Response Count | |
Community meeting space | 18.9% (135) | 34.6% (248) | 30.9% (221) | 15.6% (112) | 2.57 | 716 |
Farmers market | 43.5% (324) | 32.5% (242) | 16.4% (122) | 7.5% (56) | 3.12 | 744 |
Services for the elderly (activities and assistance) | 18.7% (136) | 40.6% (295) | 29.6% (215) | 11.0% (80) | 2.67 | 726 |
Child daycare/preschool | 14.0% (100) | 30.4% (217) | 32.4% (231) | 23.2% (166) | 2.35 | 714 |
Services for students (tutoring, activity center) | 12.1% (87) | 33.3% (240) | 34.7% (250) | 19.9% (143) | 2.38 | 720 |
Shelters | 4.4% (30) | 14.6% (100) | 38.1% (260) | 42.9% (293) | 1.81 | 683 |
Legal clinic | 1.9% (13) | 12.3% (86) | 36.9% (258) | 49.0% (343) | 1.67 | 700 |
Health clinic | 6.8% (48) | 22.6% (160) | 39.3% (278) | 31.3% (221) | 2.05 | 707 |
Community kiosk / bulletin board | 19.0% (137) | 35.3% (254) | 31.7% (228) | 14.0% (101) | 2.59 | 720 |
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29. Which Side of 35th: If you live in or nearby Wedgwood, which side of 35th Ave NE do you live on? | |||
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answered question | 742 | ||
skipped question | 98 | ||
Response Percent | Response Count | ||
I live east of 35th Ave NE (toward Lake Washington) | 42.5% | 315 | |
I live west of 35th Ave NE (toward I-5) | 57.5% | 427 |
30. Which Side of 85th: If you live in or nearby Wedgwood, which side of NE 85th Street do you live on? | |||
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answered question | 737 | ||
skipped question | 103 | ||
Response Percent | Response Count | ||
I live north of NE 85th Street (toward Lake City) | 44.5% | 328 | |
I live south of NE 85th Street (toward U-Village) | 55.5% | 409 |
31. What is your marital status? | |||
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answered question | 742 | ||
skipped question | 98 | ||
Response Percent | Response Count | ||
Married | 72.1% | 535 | |
Single | 27.9% | 207 |
32. If you live in or near Wedgwood, please indicate your housing situation: | |||
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answered question | 740 | ||
skipped question | 100 | ||
Response Percent | Response Count | ||
I live in a house/condo I own | 87.7% | 649 | |
I live in a house/condo I rent | 5.0% | 37 | |
I live in an apartment I rent | 4.2% | 31 | |
I neither rent nor own | 1.1% | 8 | |
![]() | 2.0% | 15 |
33. What languages are spoken in your home? | |||
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answered question | 746 | ||
skipped question | 94 | ||
Response Percent | Response Count | ||
English | 99.5% | 742 | |
Spanish | 3.4% | 25 | |
Chinese | 1.2% | 9 | |
Korean | 0.5% | 4 | |
Vietnamese | 0.3% | 2 | |
Russian | 0.8% | 6 | |
Tagalog | 0.3% | 2 | |
Somali | 0.0% | 0 | |
American Sign Language | 1.1% | 8 | |
![]() | 6.6% | 49 |
34. What is your age range? | |||
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answered question | 740 | ||
skipped question | 100 | ||
Response Percent | Response Count | ||
Under 18 yrs | 0.3% | 2 | |
18-29 yrs | 5.5% | 41 | |
30-39 yrs | 23.9% | 177 | |
40-49 yrs | 25.1% | 186 | |
50-59 yrs | 22.6% | 167 | |
60-69 yrs | 18.1% | 134 | |
70 yrs or older | 4.5% | 33 |
35. How many people in each age group live in your household? Enter the number of each. | ||||
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answered question | 708 | |||
skipped question | 132 | |||
Response Average | Response Total | Response Count | ||
![]() | 1.15 | 256 | 222 | |
![]() | 0.95 | 161 | 169 | |
![]() | 0.92 | 141 | 153 | |
![]() | 0.90 | 102 | 113 | |
![]() | 1.36 | 240 | 177 | |
![]() | 1.38 | 362 | 263 | |
![]() | 1.24 | 273 | 220 | |
![]() | 1.21 | 255 | 211 | |
![]() | 1.02 | 142 | 139 |
36. How did you hear about this survey? Check all that apply. | |||
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answered question | 748 | ||
skipped question | 92 | ||
Response Percent | Response Count | ||
Wedgwood Echo newsletter | 10.8% | 81 | |
Community council email or website | 21.8% | 163 | |
Signboards on 35th Ave NE | 7.0% | 52 | |
Notices in a cafe, business, or organization | 2.0% | 15 | |
Postcard in the mail | 46.7% | 349 | |
Through my / my child's school | 4.9% | 37 | |
From a friend or family member | 10.2% | 76 | |
![]() | 18.9% | 141 |