The 2023 community survey results are here! We received more than 500 responses, and we thank everyone who took the time to participate. Your responses help make the City a better place to live.
The survey - sent out in March and April - asked you what you think about life in Warrenville. We asked about:
- quality of life
- housing
- traffic
- crime
- economic development
- the environment
- transportation
- and more
Survey process: A random sample of residents received a postcard, followed by a letter, so they could complete the survey online or by mail. We received 448 surveys. The City also shared an online only link with the entire community, and 151 residents filled out a survey.
What's next: The survey helps the City identify issues important to our community. The results will help the City:
- Make budget decisions
- Set strategic planning goals
- Improve communication with residents
- And more
Key findings:
91% rate Warrenville as an excellent or good place to live
86% rate the overall quality of life in the City as excellent or good
92% say Warrenville is a good place to raise children
85% view Warrenville as a welcoming place
75% of you voted in the most recent local election
Over 8 in 10 residents rate the quality of City services as excellent or good
87% say they receive good customer service from City staff
City trends:
About 7 in 10 residents give positive ratings for the City’s overall direction, and feel the City:
- is open and transparent to the public
- welcomes resident involvement
- informs residents about issues facing the community
Issues you want the City to focus on for the following two years:
- Overall quality of the utility infrastructure
- Overall economic health
- Overall feeling of safety
- Overall quality of natural environment
- Overall design or layout of residential and commercial areas
You want City priorities that will:
- Advance economic development initiatives focused on attracting new business
- Invest in additional sidewalk, path, and trail connections throughout the City
- Develop a crime free housing program for rental properties
- Start new environmental sustainability initiatives
- Expand police resources to include social services partnerships
- Foster a diverse and inclusive community
- Ensure Warrenville continues to have a mix of housing types to meet evolving community preferences
You feel the City should address climate change, and:
- Protect natural habitats, open spaces, and marsh lands
- Reduce waste via composting, recycling, etc.
- Conserve water
- Upgrade roads, utilities, and other infrastructure
Only 37% support increased taxes, fees, or other funding sources to help mitigate future climate-related risks.
Read the PDF with the full report at: 2023 Warrenville Community Survey
The report also shows how Warrenville's responses compare to more than 500 communities nationwide.