2006 Country Grove Neighborhood Association Survey Results

1. How long have you lived in Country Grove?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  less than 1 year
6.5%5
  1 - 5 years
44.2%34
  6 - 10 years
29.9%23
  more than 10 years
19.5%15
Total Respondents  77
(skipped this question)  0
2. What are the ages of the ADULTS living at your address? Provide the number in each age grouping.
12345N/AResponse Average
Under 30
33% (2)17% (1)0% (0)0% (0)0% (0)50% (3)1.33
30 -40
32% (11)65% (22)0% (0)0% (0)0% (0)3% (1)1.67
40-50
47% (17)53% (19)0% (0)0% (0)0% (0)0% (0)1.53
50-60
62% (10)38% (6)0% (0)0% (0)0% (0)0% (0)1.38
Over 60
44% (4)44% (4)0% (0)0% (0)0% (0)11% (1)1.50
Total Respondents  76
(skipped this question)  1
3. Do you have any children residing at your address?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Yes
74.7%56
  No
25.3%19
Total Respondents  75
(skipped this question)  2
4. If applicable, indicate the number of CHILDREN living at home in each age grouping.
12345N/AResponse Average
Ages 1 - 5
47% (17)36% (13)3% (1)3% (1)0% (0)11% (4)1.56
Ages 6 - 10
65% (20)26% (8)0% (0)0% (0)0% (0)10% (3)1.29
Ages 11 - 14
71% (10)14% (2)0% (0)0% (0)0% (0)14% (2)1.17
Ages 15+
60% (9)27% (4)0% (0)0% (0)0% (0)13% (2)1.31
Total Respondents  57
(skipped this question)  20
5. Do you have any pets?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Yes
56%42
  No
44%33
Total Respondents  75
(skipped this question)  2
6. If applicable, indicate the number of PETS in each category.
12345N/AResponse Average
Cats
50% (12)21% (5)0% (0)0% (0)0% (0)29% (7)1.29
Dogs
71% (24)15% (5)0% (0)0% (0)0% (0)15% (5)1.17
Other
44% (4)0% (0)0% (0)0% (0)0% (0)56% (5)1.00
Total Respondents  48
(skipped this question)  29
7. Do you know your surrounding neighbors?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Yes
97.3%71
  No
2.7%2
Total Respondents  73
(skipped this question)  4
8. Did your Realtor explain the covenants when you moved in?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Yes
65.3%47
  No
34.7%25
Total Respondents  72
(skipped this question)  5
9. What do you feel are the most important neighborhood issues for CGNA to focus its time and resources on in the future? Please rank the following from 1 - 7, with 7 being the most important.
7-Most Important654321-Least ImportantResponse Average
Maintenance of common areas
46% (29)13% (8)10% (6)6% (4)11% (7)8% (5)6% (4)2.73
Social Events
3% (2)13% (8)18% (11)15% (9)18% (11)25% (15)8% (5)4.38
Newsletters and other communications
3% (2)16% (10)27% (17)29% (18)11% (7)10% (6)3% (2)3.71
Neighborhood directory
9% (6)18% (12)16% (11)18% (12)22% (15)12% (8)6% (4)3.85
New neighbor/baby welcoming packs
6% (4)6% (4)5% (3)11% (7)14% (9)22% (14)36% (23)5.30
Perk up the park–additional landscaping, structures, play equipment, etc
17% (12)18% (13)14% (10)8% (6)13% (9)11% (8)18% (13)3.89
Attention to covenants
19% (13)15% (10)13% (9)16% (11)10% (7)9% (6)18% (12)3.81
Total Respondents  72
(skipped this question)  5
10. If you have a covenant violation how would you prefer to hear about it?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Directly from a neighbor with a concern
45.8%33
  Through the board
41.7%30
  Other - please describe
12.5%9
Total Respondents  72
(skipped this question)  5
11. If you have a complaint, how would you prefer to handle your complaint?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Talk directly with the neighbor with which you have a concern
45.2%33
  Through the board
42.5%31
  Other - please describe
12.3%9
Total Respondents  73
(skipped this question)  4
12. What is your general impression of Country Grove when driving through the neighborhood?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  About the same as surrounding neighborhoods
39.7%29
  Looks better than surrounding neighborhoods
49.3%36
  Looks worse than surrounding neighborhoods-please describe
11%8
Total Respondents  73
(skipped this question)  4
13. Do you enjoy receiving our CGNA Newsletters?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Yes
100%72
  No
0%0
Total Respondents  72
(skipped this question)  5
14. Is the information in the CGNA Newsletter useful?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Yes
98.6%72
  No
1.4%1
Total Respondents  73
(skipped this question)  4
15. What additional information/issues would like included in the newsletter?
 Total Respondents  
20
(skipped this question)  57
16. How often do you visit our website? (www.countrygrove.org)
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Never
34.2%25
  Occasionally
57.5%42
  About once a month
6.8%5
  About once a week or more
1.4%1
Total Respondents  73
(skipped this question)  4
17. Rate each of the following social events based on importance to you.
Very ImportantImportantSomewhat ImportantNot ImportantResponse Total
Winter Hibernation Party
13% (9)32% (22)29% (20)25% (17)68
Red Bike and Blue Bike Parade
18% (12)27% (18)24% (16)30% (20)66
Summer Picnic
10% (7)28% (19)39% (26)22% (15)67
Monster Bash
21% (14)24% (16)23% (15)32% (21)66
Holiday Decorating Contest
9% (6)18% (12)35% (23)38% (25)66
Total Respondents  68
(skipped this question)  9
18. Are there any other events you would like us to consider?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  No
62.7%32
  Yes - please describe
37.3%19
Total Respondents  51
(skipped this question)  26
19. If you are not currently a member, why not? Check all that apply.
 Response PercentResponse Total
 Membership fees too high
 0%0
 Membership fees too low
11.1%1
 Uncertain as to how the fees are spent (what’s in it for me?)
 0%0
 Do not value the services provided
11.1%1
 Forgot to send in my dues
44.4%4
 Other
44.4%4
Total Respondents  9
(skipped this question)  68
20. What is your cost expectation for CGNA membership dues?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  $
100%35
Total Respondents  35
(skipped this question)  42
21. What do you appreciate most in the Country Grove Neighborhood?
 Total Respondents  
48
(skipped this question)  29
22. What would you most like to see improved in the Country Grove Neighborhood?
 Total Respondents  
52
(skipped this question)  25
23. Would you prefer getting neighborhood information via e-mail?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Yes
74.2%49
  No
25.8%17
Total Respondents  66
(skipped this question)  11
24. What is your level of interest in getting involved in the neighborhood?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  As a board member
9.3%4
  As a committee member
4.7%2
  Participant in events
58.1%25
  Other (please specify)
27.9%12
Total Respondents  43
(skipped this question)  34
25. Please provide any additional comments or feedback:
 Total Respondents  
15
(skipped this question)  62
26. Optional Information
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Name
100%35
  Address
97.1%34
  Phone
94.3%33
  e-mail
88.6%31
Total Respondents  35
(skipped this question)  42