Center City Neighborhood Plan Survey Summary
Survey conducted in Spanish at St. Mary's Cathedral
(6/27/99) Total respondents to date = 189
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Do you live near the cathedral?
- Yes = 74 (39.2%)
- No = 114 (60.3%)
No response = 1 (.5%)
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Would you like to someday live in this neighborhood near the cathedral?
- Yes = 148 (78.3%)
- No = 29 (15.3%)
- No response = 12 (6.4%)
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Would you like to buy a house in Wichita?
- Yes = 172 (91%)
- No = 8 (4.2%)
- No response = 9 (4.8%)
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I want to buy a house, but I do not think I could afford to buy one.
- Yes = 131 (69.3%)
- No = 37 (19.6%)
- No response = 21 (11.1%)
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I do not want to buy a house; I would rather have an apartment.
- Yes = 38 (20.1%)
- No = 122 (64.6%)
No response = 25 (13.3%)
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I intend to move from Wichita in the next 3 years.
- Yes = 21 (11.1%)
- No = 158 (83.6%)
No response (10 (5.3%)
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What are the most important housing needs you have? Mark up to 4 choices.
Number at end of line is the amount of marks the "need" received.
- I need a house or apartment that costs less than what I pay per month now = 74 (39.2%)
- I need a house or apartment with more bedrooms = 95 (50.3%)
- I need a house or apartment with a yard for my children = 105 (55.5%)
- I need a house or apartment that is clean without roaches or mice = 96 (50.8%)
- I need a house or apartment in a safer neighborhood = 95 (50.3%)
- I need a house or apartment with child care facilities = 40 (21.2%)
- I need a house or apartment near a grocery store = 50 (26.4%)
- I need a house or apartment that is owned/managed by a decent landlord = 61 (32.3%)
- I need a house or apartment near a park = 45 (23.8%)
- I need a house or apartment that I can have my parents live with me = 41 (21.7%)
- I need a house, not an apartment = 73 (38.6%)
- I need a house or apartment that I do not have to share room with others = 41 (21.7%)
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How much do you pay for rent each month now?
- Maximum = $870
Minimum = $115
Average = $353
Median = $350
Mode = $300
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How many bedrooms do you have?
- One = 35
Two = 75
Three = 55
Four = 8
Five = 2
Seven = 1
No response = 13
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Do you share your house or apartment with others who are part of your family?
- Yes = 47 (25%)
- No = 132 (69.8%)
No response = 9 (4.8)