2026 City of Burlington Survey

Overall Value of City Services
 
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Location data from IP:
Q1
Please complete this survey with ALL household members in mind. Including yourself, how many people in your household are...
Q2
Reasons to Live in Burlington. Please indicate how important each of the following reasons were in your decision to live or stay in Burlington.
Extremely Important Very Important Important Less Important Not Important No answer
01. Quality of and access to parks, nature, and the lake
02. Sense of community and welcoming atmosphere
03. Economic opportunity (i.e., you have been able to find the right job or own a business)
04. Public transportation
05. Transportation safety and comfort for all forms of travel (e.g. car, walking, bicycle)
06. Variety of recreation, arts, and cultural programs and events
07. Access to urban amenities (i.e., quality and variety of shopping, dining, culture, and entertainment)
08. Housing options (i.e., you have been able to find the kind of home you want in the kind of neighborhood you want)
09. Public schools (K-12)
10. Higher education institutions
11. Level of taxation
12. Quality and responsiveness of City government services
13. Other
Q2x13
Please define "Other."
Q3
Rank Burlington's TOP THREE STRENGTHS from the items listed in Question 2.
Q4
Climate Impacts. Please indicate how concerned you are about the following potential impacts of climate change such as extreme summer heat, extreme rain and storms, and shorter winters.
Extremely Concerned Very Concerned Somewhat Concerned Less Concerned Not Concerned No answer
01. Difficulty staying cool outside during extreme summer heat
02. Difficulty staying cool in your home during extreme summer heat
03. Food insecurity and/or disruptions to local agriculture
04. Impacts to plants, animals, and local ecosystems
05. Property damage from flooding and extreme rain
06. Damage to roads, utilities, and other infrastructure
07. Water pollution and beach closures in Lake Champlain
08. Higher household costs for energy and insurance
09. Impacts to physical and mental health
10. Increasing housing insecurity and homelessness
11. Economic impacts on local businesses, tourism, and recreation
12. Other
Q4x12
Please define "Other."