2019 Community Quality of Life Survey Results
The purpose of the survey was to gather, analyze and share actionable data about the opinions of Riversiders regarding their quality of life and to speak community-wide engagement for improvement over time.
Riversiders Have Tremendous
Pride In Their Community

2019
92.8%
2015
92.6%
2013
90.2%
There are Good Schools
In My Neighborhood

2019
81.8%
2015
87.6%
2013
83.8%
Riverside Is a Great Place Where I Can
Realize the Goals I Have for My Future

2019
81.1%
2015
85.5%
2013
80.5%
Vibrant Arts and Culture
Opportunities

2019
87.6%
2015
85.3%
2013
84.1%
Riverside Is a Good
Place for Business

2019
83.6%
2015
83.7%
2013
75.9%
The Air Quality in Riverside
Has Improved Since I've Lived Here

2019
68.5%
2015
66.2%
2013
61.5%
Riverside is a Good Place
To Find a Good Job

2019
69.2%
2015
62.1%
2013
51.7%
Do You Donate to Riverside
Causes or Organizations?

2019
59.8%
2015
60.9%
2013
59.5%
Neighbors Connected to One Another,
but Not Their Neighborhood

2019
40.0%
2015
47.1%
2013
42.0%
Riverside Is an Active
and Healthy Place

2019
90.6%
2015
89.4%
2013
90.4%
Do You Feel it is Safe To Walk in
Your Neighborhood?

2019
70.0%
2015
79.4%
2013
82.1%
Riverside is a Destination
for Affordable Living

2019
57.8%
2015
78.3%
2013
85.1%
I Am Satisfied with the Progress Made So Far in Addressing Homelessness in the City of Riverside

2019
30.7%
2015
47.3%
2013
50.4%
Effective Communication Methods
58.5%
Friends & Family
57.7%
Newspaper
66.7%
Social Media
47.4%
Friends & Family