a statistical look at Eau Claire's neighborliness – and beyond
75%
share of Eau Claire residents who say their neighborhood is an excellent or good place to live
95%
share of Eau Claire residents who say their neighborhood is safe during the day
37%
share of Eau Claire residents who talk or visit with neighbors at least a few times a week
18
number of officially designated neighborhood associations in Eau Claire
78%
share of Americans who say neighborhood is more important than the size of a house in choosing where to live
65%
share of Americans who say having a short commute is very or somewhat important in choosing where to live
96%
share of Eau Claire residents who provided help to a friend or neighbor in the past year
76%
share of Eau Claire residents who say their neighborhood is safe after dark
44%
share of Eau Claire residents who talk or visit with their neighbors less than several times a month
2
number of Eau Claire neighborhood associations listed as inactive by the city
5
original number of neighborhood associations in Eau Claire: Historic Randall Park, Mt. Washington, North River Fronts, North Side Hill, and Third Ward
60%
share of Americans who prefer a neighborhood where stores and businesses are within walking distance
80%
share of Americans who say having sidewalks or places to walk is very or somewhat important in choosing where to live
Sources: City of Eau Claire website; National Citizen Survey of Eau Claire (2012); National Association of Realtors 2013 Community Preference Survey
