The 2018 National Citizen Survey was conducted via mail in partnership with the National Research Center. Questions and their administration are standardized to assure high quality research methods. A total of 495 out of 1,500 randomly selected residents representing all four wards responded.
The survey data helps measure resident perceptions of livability, governance and city services, and is used in guiding policy decisions to enhance and continue high-quality city services and quality of life in Dublin.
Results from the latest survey reveal 99% of residents consider Dublin an excellent or good place to live, ranking #7 in the NCS total database compared to communities across the country.
In the area of community characteristics Dublin ranked higher than national benchmarks in most areas. In particular respondents rated the following positively:
- Place to live (99%)
- Overall quality of life (98%)
- Overall appearance (98%)
- Place to raise children (98%)
- Overall feeling of safety (98%)
- K-12 education (97%)
- Cleanliness (97%)
- Neighborhoods (96%)
- Overall image (96%)
- Overall economic health (93%)
- Health and wellness (93%)
- Education and enrichment opportunities (93%)
- Place to work (91%)
- Paths and walking trails (91%)
- Fitness opportunities (91%)
Residents rated all aspects of local leadership and governance higher than national benchmarks, with Dublin among the highest ranked in the NRC’s database. Confidence in City government, acting in the best interest of residents, and honesty were all rated positively by 80% of residents. 94% rated City services positively, and 88% rated access to public information positively. In the area of participation, 83% rated the sense of community positively.
Additionally the City asked several “custom” Dublin questions including a question on the Bridge Street District. In terms of their overall impressions, 87% of residents responded favorably, compared to 84% in 2015. The number of people who responded very favorable increased by 16%, indicating that people who thought they would like it (somewhat favorable) shifted their opinion to very favorable once it was built.
For more results, view the reports below.
2018
- Dashboard
- Community Livability Report
- Technical Appendices
- Geographic Cross Tabs
- Open End Report
- Trends Over Time
Previous National Citizen Surveys
2015
- Dashboard
- Community Livability Report
- Technical Appendices
- Geographic Cross Tabs
- Open End Report
- Trends Over Time
2012
2009
2016 Community Attitudes Survey
In the City’s 2016 Community Attitudes Survey, 98% of residents said Dublin is an excellent or good place to live, and 94% said Dublin is an excellent or good place to work. Satisfaction with City services and amenities was rated at 93% and above, with the exception of parking in Historic Dublin.
Community Attitudes Surveys
2016
2013
Public Opinion and Citizen Satisfaction Survey
2008
2006
