Key Findings
Arlington Overall ( Continued )
● Positive ratings for quality of life in Arlington have fluctuated over the years , with current-year ratings 6 percentage points below the 2012-2022 average .
● Positive ratings for quality of life in the City ’ s neighborhoods are 2 percentage points above the 2012-2022 average .
● Overall , the percentage of residents who agree that Arlington is headed in the right direction has been trending downward since around 2016 . Current-year agreement is 9 percentage points below the 2012-2022 average .
● Likewise , the percentage of those who agree that they are getting their money ’ s worth for their tax dollars has been trending downward for several years , except for an uptick in 2020 . Current-year agreement is 9 percentage points lower than the 2012-2022 average .
% Who Rated “ Good ” or “ Excellent ” Quality of Life in Arlington Quality of Life in Neighborhood
2012-2022 Average : 75 % 2012-2022 Average : 72 %
81 % 80 % 76 % 79 % 75 % 74 % 75 % 71 %
70 %
75 % 74 % 73 % 75 % 76 % 73 % 74 % 72 %
69 % 69 % 68 % 69 % 69 % ↓
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
% Who Answered “ Arlington Is Headed in the Right Direction ” 2012-2022 Average : 78 %
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83 %
85 %
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82 % |
83 % |
80 % |
76 % |
75 % |
75 % |
72 % |
73 % |
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69 %
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2012 |
2013 |
2014 |
2015 |
2016 |
2017 |
2018 |
2019 |
2020 |
2021 |
2022 |
% Who Answered “ Yes , I ’ m Getting My Money ’ s Worth for My Tax Dollars ” 2012-2022 Average : 69 %
80 % |
75 % |
78 % |
75 % |
73 % |
66 % |
64 % |
60 % |
66 % |
63 % |
60 % |
2012 |
2013 |
2014 |
2015 |
2016 |
2017 |
2018 |
2019 |
2020 |
2021 |
2022 |
Statistical Note : An arrow indicates a significant increase ( ↑ ) or decrease ( ↓ ) at or above the 95 % confidence level when compared to the previous wave .
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