City of Wichita - Center City 09.64
Sunday, February 12, 2012 :: Currently 15 degrees in Wichita

Center City Neighborhood Plan Survey Summary
Survey conducted in Spanish at St. Mary's Cathedral
(6/27/99) Total respondents to date = 189

  1. Do you live near the cathedral?

    Yes = 74 (39.2%)
    No = 114 (60.3%)
    No response = 1 (.5%)

  2. 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%)

  3. Would you like to buy a house in Wichita?

    Yes = 172 (91%)
    No = 8 (4.2%)
    No response = 9 (4.8%)

  4. 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%)

  5. 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%)

  6. I intend to move from Wichita in the next 3 years.

    Yes = 21 (11.1%)
    No = 158 (83.6%)
    No response (10 (5.3%)

  7. 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.

    1. I need a house or apartment that costs less than what I pay per month now = 74 (39.2%)
    2. I need a house or apartment with more bedrooms = 95 (50.3%)
    3. I need a house or apartment with a yard for my children = 105 (55.5%)
    4. I need a house or apartment that is clean without roaches or mice = 96 (50.8%)
    5. I need a house or apartment in a safer neighborhood = 95 (50.3%)
    6. I need a house or apartment with child care facilities = 40 (21.2%)
    7. I need a house or apartment near a grocery store = 50 (26.4%)
    8. I need a house or apartment that is owned/managed by a decent landlord = 61 (32.3%)
    9. I need a house or apartment near a park = 45 (23.8%)
    10. I need a house or apartment that I can have my parents live with me = 41 (21.7%)
    11. I need a house, not an apartment = 73 (38.6%)
    12. I need a house or apartment that I do not have to share room with others = 41 (21.7%)

  8. How much do you pay for rent each month now?

    Maximum = $870
    Minimum = $115
    Average = $353
    Median = $350
    Mode = $300

  9. How many bedrooms do you have?

    One = 35
    Two = 75
    Three = 55
    Four = 8
    Five = 2
    Seven = 1
    No response = 13

  10. 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)

Planning - Advanced Plans

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