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The Morris Leatherman Company May 2024 housing,” and six percent point to “more public transit.” Seventeen percent, a decrease of 16% in four years, think there is “nothing” or are unsure about anything needing fixing or improving. Thirty-seven percent, a decrease of 16% since the 2020 study, believe there is “nothing” or are unsure about anything currently missing from the community which, if present, could greatly improve the quality of life for residents. Seventeen percent would like to see “more jobs”; 14% would like to see “more sidewalks”; 11% would like to see “more affordable housing”; and 10% each would like to see “more entertainment opportunities” or “more public transit.” Community Characteristics: In assessing the one or two most important characteristics of a high quality of life community, 48% point to “low crime rate” and 33%, down 10% in four years, choose “good school system.” This continues the order of the top two choices four years ago. Twenty-four percent pick “sense of community.” Nineteen percent select “well-maintained properties.” Sixteen percent each pick “low property taxes” or “job opportunities.” There are five characteristics residents consider to be of least importance: “variety of shopping opportunities” or “community events and festivals,” each at 11%, and “high property values,” “well-maintained properties,” or “sense of community,” all at 10%. When examining the number or quantity of various community characteristics, majorities of residents think Roseville has “about the right amount” of 11 of 12 discussed. In the one case where opinions split almost evenly between “too many” and “too few,” residents are divided on affordable rental units. The 11 attributes posting higher levels of agreement about sufficient current numbers are: market rate rental units, condominiums, townhomes, affordable owner- occupied housing, “move up” housing, higher cost housing, assisted living for seniors, parks and open spaces, trails and bikeways, service and retail establishments, and entertainment and dining opportunities. Eighty-nine percent, virtually unchanged from the 2020 study, are either “very committed” or “somewhat committed” to stay in Roseville if they were going to move from their current home to upgrade. Just as impressive, 88% are “committed” to staying in the city if they were going to move from their current home for downsizing. While most of the small number of residents who are not “committed” to stay in the city report there is nothing missing or could be improved to make them more committed to stay, 15% would like to see “lower property taxes” and eight percent wish for “expanded choices of affordable housing.” City Services: In evaluating specific city services, the mean approval rating is 87.0%, a significant 2.7% increase over the 2020 level. If we consider only residents holding opinions, the mean score is a 3 Qbhf!65!pg!357