The 99%
The results of the recent bi-annual survey of Rochester Hills residents are in and an all-time record states that 99% of residents are satisfied to live in Rochester Hills. This figure comes from survey question 40, which asks, Overall, how would you rate your satisfaction with Rochester Hills as a place to live? The results are:
Very Satisfied = 63% Satisfied = 36% Uncertain = 1% Dissatisfied = 0% Very Dissatisfied = 0%
While 99% are satisfied at some level, only 1% is uncertain and no one is dissatisfied at any level. These results come from an independent third party survey. 800 surveys were sent out and 316 were returned. These numbers are consistent with similar survey projects in the metro Detroit area.
The Other Numbers
99% comes up again when the survey asks “How safe do you feel in your (home, neighborhood, and city)?” 11% said they had to call 911, the majority for medical reasons. The majority also said we have “just enough” police officers in the city.
65% agree there is a “traffic congestion problem in the city” and 55% said select major roads should be “widened to relieve traffic congestion” with Tienken Road being number one on that list.
Rochester Hills Mayor Bryan Barnett, Rochester Sshools Superintendent Robert Shaner and Avondale Schools Superintendent George Heitsch – photo by Michael Dwyer
Community Facts
Out of all the parks and trails in Rochester Hills, the Paint Creek Trail is used most by residents with the Clinton River Trail being second on that list. Least used is the Helen Allen Park.
Two reasons tied for the why people have decided to live in Rochester Hills: “Reputation of community” and “School system.”
When asked if they were thinking about moving away from the city in the next six months, 94% said “No.”
The Full Survey
“I could not be more thrilled with our resident’s feedback. To have such strong and nearly unanimous support for our community and the job our Rochester Hills employees are doing is truly overwhelming,” said Mayor Bryan K. Barnett. “This is our report card. We will use the results to determine budget priorities and identify goals and opportunities that will allow us to focus on what’s important to our residents.”
All the survey results, including the methodology and comments, are compiled and posted in one document at the city’s website.
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