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Neighborhoods
Residents continue to rate their neighborhoods positively in terms of quality of
life (79% “excellent” or “good”).
• Condition of major and residential streets are perceived as the biggest problem in
city neighborhoods.
• Other problems of note are car and residential burglaries, stray animals, and
dilapidated fences.
• Safety, again, is reported as the most important aspect affecting the overall quality of
life in the neighborhood.
Neighborhoods in Arlington continue to be rated very safe for walking alone
during the day (very safe 72% or somewhat safe 24%), though much lower at
night.
• One out of three residents say they would feel very safe walking alone in their
neighborhood at night.
• Residents feel most unsafe walking in Arlington business areas at night.
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