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Greenfield Housing Study General Public Survey
1.
Where do you currently live?
In Greenfield
Another town in Adair County
Rural Adair County
Outside of Adair County
2.
How many years have you lived in your current home?
0 to 4
5 to 9
10 to 19
20 or more
3.
How many people live in your household?
One
Two
Three
Four
Five
Six
Seven
Eight or more
4.
Please indicate which of the following categories best represents your current household situation:
Single
Single parent
Married with children
Married with no children
Multi-family
Multi-generational
Blended family
5.
What is your housing ownership status?
Own (free and clear OR paying on mortgage)
Buying on contract
Rent
Living with family
6.
Where do you currently work?
In Greenfield
Another town in Adair County
Rural Adair County
Outside of Adair County
7.
What originally attracted you to Greenfield?
Grew up here
Family lives here
Employment
Available housing
Other (please specify)
8.
How did you find your current home?
Real estate agent
Family/friends
Internet
Newspaper
Other (please specify)
9.
If you rent your home, why have you chosen to do so? (Check all that apply)
Short-term stay (less than a year)
Want flexibility of being able to move when I want
Don't want the responsibilities of home ownership
Don't know the process to purchase a home
Can't afford to buy the type of home I want / Unable to obtain a mortgage
Feel uncomfortable dealing with banks
Other (please specify)
10.
Overall, how would you rate the condition of Greenfield's housing stock?
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Dilapidated
11.
Please give a rating based on your opinion of the following within Greenfield:
Rating
The number of available options of homes for sale
-- Select an option --
Weak
Adequate
Good but not strong
Strong
No opinion
The number of available options for rental housing
-- Select an option --
Weak
Adequate
Good but not strong
Strong
No opinion
The selection of housing price options
-- Select an option --
Weak
Adequate
Good but not strong
Strong
No opinion
The selection of housing rental cost options
-- Select an option --
Weak
Adequate
Good but not strong
Strong
No opinion
The variety of housing types and styles
-- Select an option --
Weak
Adequate
Good but not strong
Strong
No opinion
The overall supply of homes available in good condition
-- Select an option --
Weak
Adequate
Good but not strong
Strong
No opinion
12.
Do available jobs provide enough income to afford to purchase or rent a decent home in Greenfield?
Yes
No
Unsure
13.
If you answered "no" to question 12, would you seek a better home in Greenfield if your income increased by 10% per year?
Yes
No
Unsure
14.
Are you currently looking for, or in the next year is it likely you will be looking for, a new residence in the Greenfield area?
Yes
No
15.
If you answered "yes" to question 14, why?
Upgrading home
Downsizing home
Higher quality of living
Change of scenery
No longer able to live on own
Other (please specify)
16.
How many bedrooms do you seek in your next dwelling?
One
Two
Three
Four or more
17.
How does that compare to the number of bedrooms in your current dwelling?
More than in current home
Less than in current home
Equal to current home
18.
When you consider buying your next home in Greenfield, please indicate your top choice of the type of house you would like:
Single house
Duplex
Townhouse-style condominium
Apartment-style condominium
Townhouse
None: I don't plan to buy again or will eventually leave the area
Other (please specify)
19.
In the type of home you would like, what additional features would you find as very important? (Check all that apply)
Attached garage
Large yard
Walkout deck / patio
Handicap accessibility
Main floor laundry
Other (please specify)
20.
If you were planning to buy a home, what price range would make the most sense for you in Greenfield's market and your income?
Less than $50k
$50k to $74,999
$75k to $99,999
$100k to $124,999
$125k to $149,999
$150k to $199,999
$200k or more
21.
If you were planning to rent a home in the future, what price range would make the most sense for you in Greenfield's market and your income? (rent only, not including utilities)
Less than $500
$500 to $649
$650 to $799
$800 to $999
$1,000 to $1,249
$1,250 to $1,499
$1,500 or more
22.
If you may be interested in buying a home in Greenfield in the next five years, what current barriers, in your opinion, are preventing you from making this happen? (Check all that apply)
Bad credit
Poor mortgage options locally
Inability to pay mortgage payment
Lack of selection
Cannot get out of current housing very easily
I have pets, which are not allowed in some housing
Housing types I need (such as assisted living) are not available
No barriers exist
Other (please specify)
23.
How much does your household currently spend on rent/mortgage per month? (not including insurance and utilities)
Less than $500
$500 to $649
$650 to $799
$800 to $999
$1,000 to $1,249
$1,250 to $1,499
$1,500 or more
24.
Approximately what percentage of your monthly income goes towards housing? (rent and utilities OR mortgage, utilities and property taxes)
Less than 15%
15 to 19%
20 to 24%
25 to 29%
30 - 34%
35 to 39%
40% or more
25.
What category best describes your gross total household income from all sources (before deductions) last year? (Remember this survey is anonymous)
Less than $10,000
$10k to $24,999
$25k to $49,999
$50k to $74,999
$75k to $99,999
$100k to $149,999
$150k or more
Current Progress,
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