Neighborhood NUMBERS

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

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