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Meeting location:
Edina City Hall
Community Room
4801 W. 50th St.
Edina, MN
City Council Work Session Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
5:30 PM
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1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Meeting Topics
3.1. 2025 Quality of Life Survey
4. Adjournment
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ITEM REPORT
Date: August 6, 2025 Item Activity: Information
Meeting: City Council
Agenda Number: 3.1
Prepared By: Jennifer Bennerotte, Communications
Director
Item Type: Other Department: Communications
Item Title: 2025 Quality of Life Survey
Action Requested:
Jason Neumeyer of Polco will present findings from the 2025 Quality of Life Survey.
Information/Background:
Staff has been directed to complete a Quality of Life, or public opinion, survey every two years to
measure residents’ satisfaction with City services and facilities and to gauge interest on various topics.
The survey data is useful in making important planning decisions for the future and provides
benchmark comparisons for service ratings to the nation and other communities in Minnesota, as well
as comparisons to previous survey years.
The 2025 Edina Quality of Life Survey provided residents the opportunity to rate the quality of life in
Edina, as well as the quality of service delivery and overall workings of local government. The survey
also permitted residents to provide feedback to government on what is working well and what is not,
and to share their priorities for community planning and resource allocation.
Surveys were mailed to 2,000 randomly selected resident households in April 2025. A total of 451
surveys were completed, yielding a response rate of 24%.
Survey results were weighted so that respondent gender, age, housing unit type (attached or
detached), housing tenure (rent or own), race, and ethnicity were represented in proportions
reflective of the entire adult population of the city. The margin of error is plus or minus five
percentage points around any given percentage point reported for all survey respondents.
Because Edina has administered resident surveys before, some comparisons could be made between
2025 responses and those from surveys conducted since 2015. Edina also elected to have its results
compared to those of other jurisdictions around the nation and in Minnesota. Comparisons are made
possible through a national benchmark database created and maintained by Polco. This database
contains resident perspectives gathered in resident surveys from over 500 jurisdictions over the past
five years.
Jason Neumeyer of Polco will give a remote presentation on the survey methodology, key findings
and other information.
Supporting Documentation:
1. Edina Resident Survey Report
2. Edina Presentation of Results 2025 (Work Session)
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1241 John Q. Hammons Dr, Suite #203 • Madison, WI 53717 • 608-709-8683 • info.polco.us
City of Edina
Quality of Life Survey 2025
Report of Results
June 2025
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Contents
Table of Figures ...................................................................................................................... 4
Executive Summary ............................................................................................................... 6
Summary of Survey Methods ....................................................................................................................................... 6
Key Findings ............................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Survey Background ............................................................................................................. 10
Survey Administration .................................................................................................................................................... 10
How the Results are Reported .................................................................................................................................. 11
Precision of Estimates .................................................................................................................................................... 11
Comparison of Results Over Time and By Subgroups .............................................................................. 11
Comparing Survey Results to Other Communities ..................................................................................... 11
Quality of Life and Community ....................................................................................... 13
Quality of Life ....................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Sense of Community ....................................................................................................................................................... 15
Community Characteristics ......................................................................................................................................... 19
Safety in Edina .................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Ease of Travel ...................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Issues Facing Edina.......................................................................................................................................................... 28
City Services ........................................................................................................................... 32
Quality of City Services ................................................................................................................................................. 32
Drinking Water .................................................................................................................................................................... 35
Garbage Collection ........................................................................................................................................................... 36
Parks & Recreation ........................................................................................................................................................... 37
Fire Department Response Time ............................................................................................................................. 39
Government Performance ................................................................................................ 40
Value of Taxes Paid .......................................................................................................................................................... 40
Trust in City Government............................................................................................................................................. 44
Impression of City Employees .................................................................................................................................. 49
Public Information and Communication .................................................................... 50
Information Sources ........................................................................................................................................................ 50
Planning and Priorities ...................................................................................................... 52
Redevelopment in Edina ............................................................................................................................................... 52
Sustainability and Climate Change ........................................................................................................................ 55
Appendix A: Respondent Characteristics .................................................................. 58
Appendix B: Complete Survey Frequencies .............................................................. 63
Appendix C: Verbatim Responses to Open-Ended Questions ......................... 114
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Appendix D: Selected Survey Questions by Respondent Characteristics . 144
Comparisons by Demographic Characteristics ............................................................................................ 145
Comparisons by Geographic Area ........................................................................................................................ 194
Appendix E: Detailed Benchmark Comparisons .................................................... 220
Comparison Data ............................................................................................................................................................. 220
Interpreting the Results .............................................................................................................................................. 220
National Benchmark Comparisons ....................................................................................................................... 221
Minnesota Benchmark Comparisons ................................................................................................................... 227
Appendix F: Survey Methodology................................................................................ 233
About the Survey ............................................................................................................................................................. 233
Developing the Questionnaire ................................................................................................................................. 233
Selecting Survey Recipients ..................................................................................................................................... 233
Survey Administration and Response Rate .................................................................................................... 234
Survey Processing (Data Entry) ............................................................................................................................ 235
Analyzing the Data ......................................................................................................................................................... 235
Weighting the Data ........................................................................................................................................................ 236
Appendix G: Survey Materials....................................................................................... 238
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Table of Figures
Figure 1: Overall Quality of Life in Edina, 2025................................................................................................. 13
Figure 2: Overall Quality of Life Compared by Year ....................................................................................... 13
Figure 3: Residential Stability Compared by Year ............................................................................................ 14
Figure 4: Sense of Community by Year .................................................................................................................. 15
Figure 5: Edina as a Welcoming Community by Year .................................................................................... 16
Figure 6: Job the City Does at Creating an Inclusive and Diverse Community by Year ........ 17
Figure 7: Feelings of Discrimination by Year ....................................................................................................... 18
Figure 8: Overall Community Characteristics by Year .................................................................................. 20
Figure 9: Individual Community Characteristics by Year ............................................................................ 21
Figure 10: Reasons for Living in Edina by Year ................................................................................................. 22
Figure 11: Most Liked Attribute of Living in Edina, 2023-2025 .............................................................. 23
Figure 12: Overall Feeling of Safety by Year ....................................................................................................... 24
Figure 13: Feelings of Safety by Year ...................................................................................................................... 25
Figure 14: Overall Ease of Travel by Year ............................................................................................................. 26
Figure 15: Ease of Walking and Biking in Edina by Year ............................................................................. 26
Figure 16: Travel-related Characteristics by Year ............................................................................................ 27
Figure 17: Most Serious Issues Facing Edina, 2023-2025 ......................................................................... 28
Figure 18: Future Economic Outlook by Year ...................................................................................................... 29
Figure 19: Traffic Problems by Year .......................................................................................................................... 29
Figure 20: Crime-related Problems in Community by Year ....................................................................... 30
Figure 21: Concerns about Household Issues by Year.................................................................................. 31
Figure 22: Overall Quality of City Services by Year ........................................................................................ 32
Figure 23: Quality of City Services by Year .......................................................................................................... 33
Figure 24: Quality of Drinking Water by Year ..................................................................................................... 35
Figure 25: Aspects of Drinking Water by Year ................................................................................................... 35
Figure 26: Quality of Garbage Collection by Year ............................................................................................ 36
Figure 27: Support for Change in Garbage Collection System by Year ............................................. 36
Figure 28: Use of Parks & Recreation Facilities by Year .............................................................................. 37
Figure 29: Quality of Parks & Recreation Facilities by Year ....................................................................... 38
Figure 30: Fire Department Response Time, 2025 ......................................................................................... 39
Figure 31: Value of City Services by Year ............................................................................................................. 40
Figure 32: Property Tax Level by Year .................................................................................................................... 41
Figure 33: Support for Property Tax Increase by Year ................................................................................. 41
Figure 34: Edina Public Finances, 2025 .................................................................................................................. 42
Figure 35: Overall Satisfaction with Municipal Taxes and Services, 2025 ...................................... 42
Figure 36: City Services, Taxes and Inflation, 2025 ...................................................................................... 43
Figure 37: Level of Support for Funding Nonprofits, 2025 ........................................................................ 43
Figure 38: City Headed in Right Direction or on Wrong Track by Year ............................................. 44
Figure 39: City Direction, 2025 .................................................................................................................................... 45
Figure 40: Reasons for Wrong Track, 2025 .......................................................................................................... 45
Figure 41: Opportunity for Residents to be Involved in How Edina is Run by Year .................. 46
Figure 42: Opportunity for Residents to be Involved in How Edina is Run, 2025 ...................... 47
Figure 43: Reasons for Feeling Residents Don't Have a Say in How Edina is Run, 2025...... 47
Figure 44: Aspects of Public Trust by Year ........................................................................................................... 48
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Figure 45: Impression of Employee(s) by Year ................................................................................................. 49
Figure 46: Information Sources by Year ................................................................................................................ 50
Figure 47: Effectiveness of the Newsletter, Edition: Edina by Year ..................................................... 51
Figure 48: Effectiveness of Edina's Website, 2025 .......................................................................................... 51
Figure 49: Quality of Redevelopment in Edina by Year ................................................................................ 52
Figure 50: How Well the City Manages Redevelopment Tensions by Year...................................... 53
Figure 51: Availability of Housing for Various Income Groups, 2025 ................................................. 53
Figure 52: Housing Choice Priorities by Year ...................................................................................................... 54
Figure 53: Level of Support for Developing a Crossing in France Avenue, 2025 ....................... 55
Figure 54: Quality of Sustainability Services Provided by the City by Year ................................... 56
Figure 55: Importance of Sustainability Services Provided by the City by Year ......................... 57
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Executive Summary
Summary of Survey Methods
The City of Edina 2025 Quality of Life Survey provided residents with the opportunity to rate the quality
of life in Edina, as well as the quality of service delivery and overall workings of local government. The
survey also permitted residents to provide feedback to the government on what is working well and
what is not, and to share their priorities for community planning and resource allocation.
Surveys were mailed to 2,000 randomly selected resident
households in April 2025. A total of 451 surveys were
completed (with 94 undeliverable addresses), yielding a
response rate of 24%. The 2025 response rate (24%) was
similar to Edina’s 2024 response rate (25%) and higher
than the national average for similar survey
efforts conducted by Polco in the previous 12 months.
Survey results were weighted so that respondent gender, age, housing unit type (attached or
detached), housing tenure (rent or own), race/ethnicity, and quadrant of the city were represented in
proportions reflective of the entire adult population of Edina. The margin of error is plus or minus five
percentage points around any given percentage point reported for all survey respondents.
Because Edina has administered similar surveys before, some comparisons could be made between
2025 responses and those from 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021 and 2023. Edina also elected to have its results
compared to those of other jurisdictions around the nation and in Minnesota. Comparisons are made
possible through a national benchmark database created and maintained by Polco. This database
contains resident perspectives gathered in resident surveys from over 500 jurisdictions over the past
five years.
Key Findings
Edina residents continue to enjoy a high quality of life.
•Edina residents continue to rate their quality of life highly, with 92% of survey respondents
awarding excellent or good marks in 2025. This rating was higher than the national benchmark
and similar to peer communities in Minnesota.
•About 9 in 10 respondents indicated that they would recommend living in Edina to others,
and the same proportion said they planned to remain in the city for the next five years.
•Moreover, about two-thirds of respondents felt that Edina is a welcoming community for all
people, and more than two-thirds said it is welcoming to people of all ages, abilities, religions,
and sexual orientations. However, only 3 in 10 residents felt the community is welcoming to
people with lower incomes.
•About 9 in 10 residents gave positive ratings to Edina’s health and wellness opportunities, the
overall quality of its natural environment, and the opportunities for education and enrichment.
Meanwhile, about 8 in 10 rated the city’s overall economic health, built environment, image
or reputation, and neighborliness of residents as excellent or good.
•As in previous years, the highest-rated individual aspects of Edina were cleanliness, shopping
opportunities, overall quality of business and service establishments, and recreational
24%25%29%30%32%35%
202520232021201920172015
Edina's Reponse Rate 2015-2025
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opportunities. Each of these items received excellent or good ratings from about 9 in 10
residents.
• The top reasons residents cited for living in Edina were its location/convenience and the
perception of a safe community. About half of residents also selected amenities (e.g., parks,
library), good neighborhoods, and good schools.
• Survey respondents were also given the opportunity to write, in their own words, what they
liked most about living in Edina. Among those who provided a written response, 45%
commented on Edina’s convenient location, accessibility, and walkability. Other top mentions
included quality of life and community (11%), schools (10%), and parks and trails (10%).
Residents generally feel safe in Edina.
• About 9 in 10 residents rated the overall feeling of safety in Edina as excellent or good —a
rating on par with both national and Minnesota benchmarks.
• One of the top reasons residents gave for living in Edina was that it is a safe community,
selected by 57% of respondents.
• In addition to sharing what they liked most about living in Edina, residents also identified the
most serious issue facing the city. Just 12% of respondents mentioned crime and safety
concerns.
• Residents also rated how safe they felt in three different areas of the community. About 9 in
10 residents said they felt very or somewhat safe in their neighborhood and in the downtown
area, while about two-thirds felt safe in the Southdale area.
• About 3 in 10 respondents felt youth crimes and vandalism and property crime were a
moderate, major or extreme problem, while just 1 in 10 felt that drugs, violent crime, and hate
crimes were problematic. All ratings were consistent with those from 2023.
City services continue to be highly rated, but ratings for overall quality of drinking water have
decreased since 2023.
• Between 8 and 9 in 10 residents highly rated the overall quality of city services. More than 9
in 10 respondents gave positive ratings to ambulance or emergency medical services, fire
services, police services, park maintenance, and city parks. At least 8 in 10 gave high marks to
fire prevention and education, condition of trails and sidewalks, snow removal, public health
services, recreation programs or classes, storm drainage, recycling, animal control, emergency
preparedness, sewer services, street cleaning, organics recycling, crime prevention, yard waste
pickup, and public information services/communication.
• Among the lowest-rated services were land use, planning and zoning (rated excellent or good
by 57% of residents) and cable television (55%).
• In general, Edina residents’ ratings of city services tended to be higher than the national
benchmarks but similar to other Minnesota communities. When compared to 2023, most
service ratings were similar in 2025. However, increases were observed for land use, planning
and zoning; sidewalk maintenance; storm drainage; and street repair.
• About 6 in 10 residents gave excellent or good ratings to the overall quality of drinking water.
This rating has declined by eleven points since 2023 but remains similar to both national and
Minnesota averages.
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• The reliability and safety of drinking water in Edina were rated excellent or good by at least 8
in 10 respondents. Nearly three-quarters of residents provided positive evaluations of the
water’s odor and appearance, and almost two-thirds rated the taste as excellent or good.
One-third gave positive reviews of the water’s hardness.
Residents identify opportunities for improving housing options, especially for lower-income
residents and first-time buyers.
• Respondents rated the availability of affordable quality housing (rated excellent or good by
35% of respondents) and the variety of housing options (56%) among the lowest-rated
community characteristic of Edina.
• When asked to identify the most serious issue facing Edina, 19% of residents commented on
overdevelopment, the wrong type of development, or teardowns, while 13% cited the need
for more affordable housing.
• Nearly 4 in 10 respondents now report at least some concern about being able to age in
place—an increase from about 3 in 10 respondents just two years ago.
• Overall, a majority of respondents felt there was too little housing for lower-income singles
(61%) and families (66%). Slightly fewer residents felt the same about housing availability for
middle-income families (54%) and singles (50%). In contrast, most respondents felt there was
either too much or the right amount of housing for high-income families and singles (97%
each).
• About three-quarters said it was essential or very important for the City of Edina to encourage
the preservation of small starter homes—homes with fewer rooms or amenities that are more
affordable for first-time buyers. Around one-third of residents prioritized medium-density
development (such as townhouses) and accessory dwelling units (apartments or small homes
built above garages, in backyards, etc.). Lastly, about one-fourth of respondents felt the City
of Edina should focus on higher-density development, such as apartments. Compared to
2023, all ratings remained consistent except for the preservation of small starter homes, which
saw an eight-point increase in importance since the last survey iteration.
Residents feel the City of Edina effectively manages taxpayer money, and a majority supports
increasing tax revenue to preserve service levels.
• In 2025, residents were asked whether they agreed or disagreed with four statements related
to how Edina manages public finances —specifically regarding taxation and public services.
About 7 in 10 respondents strongly or somewhat agreed that the City of Edina effectively
manages taxpayer money. Meanwhile, 6 in 10 agreed that the city should raise taxes annually
in small increments to cover the rising cost of services over time. Half of the respondents
supported raising taxes only as needed, even if in larger increments, to meet increasing service
costs. Just 3 in 10 residents supported reducing public services to avoid future tax increases.
• Residents were also asked about their current level of satisfaction with municipal taxes and
services. About half of respondents reported being satisfied with the current level of municipal
taxes and services, while 1 in 4 respondents felt they paid too much for the services received.
Lastly, about 1 in 7 respondents said they would accept service reductions if it meant lower
taxes, while 1 in 10 said they would pay more taxes to get more services.
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• The survey results suggest that a majority of Edina residents recognize the financial pressures
inflation places on maintaining public services. Specifically, since 6 in 10 respondents favored
increasing tax revenue to preserve current service levels, indicating a general willingness to
support additional funding if it helps sustain the quality and availability of city services.
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Survey Background
The City of Edina contracted with Polco to conduct a community-wide quality of life survey. The primary
goal of the survey was to assess the attitudes and opinions of residents by:
• Evaluating city programs and services.
• Determining general perceptions of the quality of life in the city.
• Identifying issues facing the city.
• Comparing survey results to other communities across the nation.
• Establishing trendlines to measure government performance over time.
The Edina Quality of Life Survey serves as a consumer report card for Edina by providing residents with
the opportunity to rate the quality of life in the city, as well as the community’s amenities, service
delivery and their satisfaction with local government. Residents also provide feedback on what is
working well and what is not and communicate their priorities for community planning and resource
allocation.
Focus on the quality of service delivery helps Council, staff, and the public to set priorities for budget
decisions and lays the groundwork for tracking community opinions about the core responsibilities of
the City of Edina government, helping to assure maximum service quality over time.
This type of survey focuses on the key services that local governments control to help create a high-
quality community. It is similar to customer surveys in the private sector, which many corporations
regularly use to identify weaknesses in product or service delivery—before customers switch to
competitors or issues from dissatisfied customers escalate.
This is the eighth iteration of the Edina Quality of Life Survey since the baseline study conducted in
2011. The 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023 and 2025 surveys were conducted by mail and online; the 2011
and 2013 iterations were conducted by phone.
Survey Administration
A postcard was mailed to 2,000 Edina households, selected at random, notifying residents that they
had been chosen to participate in the survey. A paper copy of the survey followed in the mail after one
week, followed by a second paper survey one week later. All mailers included a web link and a QR code
so that residents could take the survey online, if desired. There were 451 respondents to the mailed
questionnaire (with 94 undeliverable addresses), yielding a response rate of 24%. The margin of error
is plus or minus five percentage points around any given percentage for all respondents.
Survey results were weighted so that respondent gender, age, housing unit type (attached or
detached), housing tenure (rent or own), race/ethnicity, and quadrant of the city were represented in
the proportions reflective of Edina. More information about the survey methodology can be found in
Appendix F: Survey Methodology.
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How the Results are Reported
For the most part, the full set of frequencies or the “percent positive” are presented in the body and
narrative of the report. The percent positive is the combination of the top two most positive response
options (i.e., “excellent” and “good,” “very safe” and “somewhat safe,” “strongly support” and
“somewhat support,” etc.).
On many of the questions in the survey, respondents could give an answer of “don’t know.” The
proportion of respondents giving this reply is shown in the full set of responses included in Appendix
B: Complete Survey Frequencies and is discussed in the body of this report if it is 30% or greater.
However, these responses have been removed from the analyses presented in the body of the report,
unless otherwise indicated. In other words, the majority of the tables and graphs in the body of the
report display the responses from respondents who had an opinion about a specific item.
For some questions, respondents were permitted to select multiple responses. When the total exceeds
100% in a table for a multiple-response question, it is because some respondents are counted in
multiple categories. When a table for a question that only permitted, a single response does not total
to exactly 100%, it is due to the customary practice rounding values to the nearest whole number.
Precision of Estimates
It is customary to describe the precision of estimates made from surveys by a “level of confidence” and
accompanying “confidence interval” (or margin of error). The margin of error for this survey is generally
no greater than plus or minus five percentage points around any given percent reported for the entire
sample (N=451).
Comparison of Results Over Time and By Subgroups
Results from the 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, and 2023 surveys are presented where comparisons to 2025
were available. Differences of six percentage points or more between 2023 and 2025 are considered
statistically significant.
Selected survey results were compared by geographic location of a respondent’s home (city
quadrants), race and ethnicity, respondent length of residency, gender, age and housing unit tenure
(rent or own). These crosstabulations are summarized and presented in tabular form in Appendix D:
Selected Survey Questions by Respondent Characteristics. For each pair of subgroups that has a
statistically significant difference, an upper-case letter denoting significance is shown in the category
with the larger column proportion.
Comparing Survey Results to Other Communities
Polco’s database of comparative resident opinion comprises resident perspectives gathered in citizen
surveys from approximately 500 communities whose residents evaluated their services. National
benchmark comparisons and Minnesota benchmark comparisons have been provided when similar
questions on the Edina survey are included in Polco’s database, and there were at least five
communities in which the question was asked.
Where comparisons for quality ratings were available, Edina’s results were generally noted as being
“higher” than the benchmark, “lower” than the benchmark or “similar” to the benchmark. In instances
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where ratings are considerably higher or lower than the benchmark, these ratings have been further
demarcated by the attribute of “much,” (for example, “much lower” or “much higher”). These labels
come from a comparison of Edina’s rating to the benchmark where a rating is considered “similar” if it
is within the standard margin of error (10 points or less on the 100-point scale); “higher” or “lower” if
the difference between Edina’s rating and the benchmark is greater than 10 points but 20 points or
less; and “much higher” or “much lower” if the difference between Edina’s rating and the benchmark is
more than twice the standard margin of error (greater than 20 points). Comparisons for a number of
items in the survey are not available in the benchmark database. These items are excluded from the
benchmark tables.
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Quality of Life and Community
The City of Edina Quality of Life Survey contained a set of questions related to quality of community
life and overall community characteristics. Survey respondents were also asked how likely they were to
remain in the community and to recommend it to others.
Quality of Life
Edina residents continue to rate their quality of life highly, with 92% awarding excellent or good marks
in 2025. This rating was higher than national benchmark and similar to peer communities in Minnesota
(see Appendix E: Detailed Benchmark Comparisons for detailed information on the benchmark
comparisons). This rating is on par with previous years.
Survey results were compared by geographic location of residency and respondent demographic
characteristics. Participants aged 55 or older, and those who were White alone, not Hispanic, were more
likely to give higher ratings to the overall quality of life than younger respondents and those who were
Hispanic and/or of a race other than White (see Appendix D: Selected Survey Questions by Respondent
Characteristics).
Figure 1: Overall Quality of Life in Edina, 2025
Figure 2: Overall Quality of Life Compared by Year
Percent excellent or good
Excellent, 47%
Good, 46%
Fair, 5%
Poor, 3%
96%97%98%96%93%92%
2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025
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About 9 in 10 respondents stated they would recommend living in Edina to someone who asks and
would remain in the city for the next 5 years. These ratings were on par with previous years and
comparable with peers communities nationwide and in Minnesota.
Residents living in southeastern Edina were less likely to indicate that they would remain in the city
over the next five years compared to residents in other areas. Additionally, women, residents aged 35
or older, and homeowners were more likely to say they would remain in Edina than men, younger
residents, and renters.
Figure 3: Residential Stability Compared by Year
Please indicate how likely or unlikely you are to do each of the following:
Percent very or somewhat likely
89%
92%
94%
96%
90%
94%
86%
95%
87%
90%
88%
92%
Remain in Edina for the next five
years
Recommend living in Edina to
someone who asks 2025
2023
2021
2019
2017
2015
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Sense of Community
About 7 in 10 residents rated the sense of community in Edina as excellent or good, a rating on par
with 2023 and comparable to communities in Minnesota and nationwide.
Respondents living in the southeast quadrant of Edina, as well as residents Hispanic and/or of a race
other than White, were more likely to give lower ratings to the sense of community compared to White
alone, not Hispanic residents, and those living in other parts of the city.
Figure 4: Sense of Community by Year
Please rate the sense of community as it relates to Edina.
Percent excellent or good
73%74%74%70%66%69%
2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025
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Inclusivity and Diversity
As in previous survey iterations, respondents were asked about the city as a welcoming community
toward different groups of people.
About 8 in 10 respondents felt that Edina is a welcoming community for people of all ages, while about
7 in 10 felt that the city is welcoming for people of all abilities and religions. Also, about two-thirds of
residents felt that the city is welcoming for all people in general, for people of all sexual orientations,
and for people of all gender identities. Meanwhile, about 6 in 10 residents said Edina is welcoming for
people of all races and all ethnicities. Lastly, just a third of the respondents felt that the community is
welcoming towards people who have a lower income. All rating were on par with 2023, except from
welcoming people for all religions which increased 7 points (from 65% in 2023 to the current 72%).
Residents living in southeastern Edina were less likely to feel that the community is welcoming toward
people of all abilities, while those living in the northeast and southwest were more likely to feel that
Edina is welcoming toward people of all ages. Men were more likely than women to feel that the city
is welcoming toward people of all abilities, all gender identities, and people in general. Residents who
have lived in the city for more than 20 years were more likely to say that Edina is welcoming to people
of all religions and lower incomes, compared to shorter-term residents.
Figure 5: Edina as a Welcoming Community by Year
Please rate how welcoming Edina is as a community:
38%29%
54%
54%
63%
33%
56%
57%
66%
67%
65%
67%
81%
32%
61%
62%
66%
68%
68%
72%
72%
79%
For people who have a lower income
For people of all ethnicities
For people of all races
For people of all gender identities
For people of all sexual orientations
For all people
For people of all religions
For people of all abilities
For people of all ages
Percent very welcoming or welcoming
2025
2023
2021
2019
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Survey participants were also asked how well the city does at creating an inclusive and diverse
community. At least three-fourths of residents said the city does an excellent or good job providing a
safe and secure environment for residents of all backgrounds and making all residents feel welcome.
About two-thirds felt that Edina does at least a good job of valuing and respecting residents from
diverse backgrounds, and helping new residents feel connected and integrated. Finally, about half of
the respondents gave high marks to the city for attracting people from diverse backgrounds. When
compared to 2023, ratings for providing a safe and secure environment and valuing and respecting
residents from diverse backgrounds received higher marks, while the rest were on par.
Three of the five ratings could be compared to the benchmarks: making all residents feel welcome,
attracting people from diverse backgrounds, and valuing/respecting residents from diverse
backgrounds. All ratings were similar to both national and Minnesota benchmarks.
Respondents living in northwestern Edina, renters, and residents who were Hispanic and/or other race
than White were more likely to give low ratings to the city for helping new residents feel connected
and integrated.
Figure 6: Job the City Does at Creating an Inclusive and Diverse Community by Year
Please rate the job you feel the City does at each of the following:
Percent excellent or good
51%
63%
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Attracting people from diverse backgrounds
Helping new residents feel connected and
integrated
Valuing/respecting residents from diverse
backgrounds
Making all residents feel welcome
Providing a safe and secure environment for
residents of all backgrounds
2025
2023
2021
2019
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Respondents’ experiences with discrimination in 2025 were similar to those in 2023. Residents were
most likely to report having experienced discrimination based on their political affiliation, with 14%
experiencing this some or most of the time. Fewer than 1 in 10 experienced discrimination on the basis
of race(s), age, or disability, and fewer than 1 in 20 experienced discrimination based on ethnicity,
religion, national origin, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
Respondents who identified as Hispanic or/and non-White were more likely to report experiencing
discrimination based on race, ethnicity, and national origin than White alone, not Hispanic respondents.
Meanwhile, renters were more likely than homeowners to report discrimination based on gender
identity, race, ethnicity, national origin, and disability
Figure 7: Feelings of Discrimination by Year
To what extent, if at all, have you or someone in your household experienced discrimination
based on each of the following in the Edina community in the past 12 months?
Prior to 2023, "Gender identity" was "Gender" and "Sexual orientation" was "Sexual orientation or gender identity."
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Gender identity
National origin (birth country)
Religion
Ethnicity
Disability
Age
Race(s)
Political affiliation
Percent some or most of the time
2025
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Community Characteristics
The quality of several broad characteristics of community livability were evaluated on the survey. About
9 in 10 residents positively rated the health and wellness opportunities in Edina, the quality of the
overall natural environment in Edina, and the overall opportunities for education and enrichment.
Meanwhile, about 8 in 10 gave excellent or good ratings to Edina’s overall economic health, established
built environment, image or reputation, and neighborliness of residents. Ratings were similar to 2023
except for the overall economic health of Edina, which decreased 7 points since 2023 (from 90% to
83%).
Edina residents rated several community characteristics higher than both the national and Minnesota
averages, including opportunities for education and enrichment, health and wellness opportunities,
and overall economic health of Edina.
Renters were more likely to positively rate the overall image or reputation of Edina, while those who
identified as White alone, not Hispanic were more likely to give high marks to the overall natural
environment and the neighborliness of residents in Edina.
Geographically, residents from southeastern Edina tended to give lower ratings to several community
characteristics including the quality of overall natural environment and the overall "built environment"
of Edina.
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Figure 8: Overall Community Characteristics by Year
Please rate each of the following characteristics as they relate to Edina as a community:
In addition to rating overall community characteristics, residents were also asked to rate the quality of
several individual community characteristics. As in previous years, the highest rated aspects were
cleanliness of Edina (93% rated excellent or good), shopping opportunities (92%), overall quality of
business and service establishments (89%) and recreational opportunities (89%). Among the lowest
rated items were cost of living (36%) and the availability of affordable quality housing (35%).
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Neighborliness of residents in Edina
Overall image or reputation of Edina
Overall established "built environment" of
Edina (including overall design, buildings,
parks and transportation systems)
Overall economic health of Edina
Overall opportunities for education and
enrichment
Quality of overall natural environment in
Edina
Health and wellness opportunities in Edina
Percent excellent or good
2025
2023
2021
2019
2017
2015
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All items were rated similarly to 2023, except for opportunities to participate in community matters,
which increased by 7 points.
When compared to other communities across the nation and in Minnesota, survey respondents in
Edina tended to give higher ratings. Shopping opportunities were rated much higher than the national
and Minnesota benchmarks, while K-12 education, adult educational opportunities, and public places
where people want to spend time, were rated higher or much higher than the benchmarks.
Residents aged 34 or younger were less likely than older residents to give positive ratings to the
cleanliness of Edina, air quality, adult educational opportunities, and opportunities to participate in
social events and activities. Male respondents gave higher ratings to characteristics such as ease of
walking, availability of paths and walking trails, and air quality, while female respondents rated
opportunities to participate in social events and activities and opportunities to volunteer more
positively. Geographically, residents from northeast Edina were more likely than other residents to give
positive ratings to the ease of walking in Edina.
Figure 9: Individual Community Characteristics by Year
Please rate each of the following characteristics
as they relate to Edina as a whole:
Percent excellent or good 2025 2023 2021 2019 2017 2015
Cleanliness of Edina 93% 93% 94% 95% 91% 95%
Shopping opportunities 92% 92% 94% 93% 91% 90%
Overall quality of business and service
establishments in Edina
89% 90% 91% 92% 90% 86%
Recreational opportunities 89% 85% 86% 87% 82% 76%
K-12 education 88% 87% 85% 90% 96% 94%
Fitness opportunities (including exercise classes and
paths or trails, etc.)
88% 86% 82% 84% 75% 71%
Public places where people want to spend time 87% 85% 85% 86% 82% 84%
Air quality 85% 91% 93% 89% 88% 92%
Adult educational opportunities 82% 82% 82% 89% 89% 85%
Opportunities to volunteer 77% 79% 76% 81% 79% 70%
Opportunities to attend cultural/arts/music activities 77% 77% 68% 77% 80% 74%
Opportunities to participate in community matters 75% 68% 65% 76% 75% 62%
Employment opportunities 71% 74% 73% 70% 69% 63%
Overall quality of commercial redevelopment in Edina 66% 66% 67% 63% 72% 71%
Variety of housing options 56% 57% 49% 51% 55% 59%
Cost of living in Edina 36% 41% 46% 51% 47% 46%
Availability of quality affordable housing 35% 32% 30% 32% 37% 36%
Note: At least 30% of respondents said “don’t know” when rating the quality of employment opportunities. The responses
presented in the body of the report are for those who had an opinion. The full set of responses, including “don’t know” can be
found in Appendix B: Complete Survey Frequencies.
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Survey participants were provided with a list of eleven potential reasons for choosing to live in Edina.
They could select more than one response and could also write in an “other” response note included
in the list. As in 2023, the top reasons for living in Edina were location/convenience (selected by 75%
of respondents) and safe community (57%).
About half of residents chose the city amenities, good neighborhoods, good schools and attractive
community as reasons for living in Edina. About 3 in 10 chose family and job ties. Fewer than 2 in 10
chose variety of housing, affordable housing and access to public transportation. The proportions of
respondents selecting the various reasons for living in Edina were similar to 2023.
Figure 10: Reasons for Living in Edina by Year
Why did you choose to live in Edina?
(Please check all that apply.) 2025 2023 2021 2019 2017 2015
Location/convenience 75% 77% 75% NA NA NA
Safe community 57% 59% 58% 55% 52% 51%
Amenities (e.g., parks, library, etc.) 49% 45% 47% 41% 39% 40%
Good neighborhoods 47% 43% 48% 48% 47% 42%
Good schools 47% 47% 50% 52% 53% 52%
Attractive community 46% 49% 49% 48% 52% 46%
Family lives here/born or raised here 29% 27% 25% 28% 25% 23%
Job is here (or nearby) 27% 30% 28% 35% 35% 28%
Variety/type of housing 14% 16% 15% NA NA NA
Affordable housing 9% 7% 7% 15% 15% 15%
Access to public transportation 9% 7% 12% NA NA NA
Other 4% 7% 8% 8% 15% 15%
Total may exceed 100% as respondents could select more than one answer. Respondents had the opportunity to write-in a
response for “other;” responses to “other” can be found in Appendix C: Verbatim Responses to Open-Ended Questions.
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Survey respondents were also given the opportunity to write in their own words what they liked most
about living in Edina. The written responses were reviewed and grouped into categories by theme. Of
the 348 respondents who chose to write in a response, 45% commented on Edina being a convenient
location, accessible, and walkable. Other top mentions included positive comments regarding the
quality of life and community (11%), schools (10%), and parks, trails and open spaces (10%). Fewer than
10% wrote in comments about the remaining categories. Due to the varied responses, not all written
comments could be grouped into a theme or category so an “other” category was created; 7% of the
written comments fell into “other.”
Figure 11: Most Liked Attribute of Living in Edina, 2023-2025
What one thing do you like most, if anything, about living in Edina?
Respondents were given an opportunity to write in a response; 348 chose to write in a response. The responses were reviewed
and grouped into the above categories. Please see Appendix C: Verbatim Responses to Open-Ended Questions for the verbatim
responses.
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Other
Beauty/cleanliness of community
Raised here or close to family, job, etc.
City services/infrastructure/local government
Housing/neighborhoods
Safe
Parks and trails/lakes/recreation centers/open
spaces
Schools
Positive comments about quality of life and
community (friendly, neighbors, peaceful, etc.)
Convenient location/accessibility/walkability
percent of respondents
2025
2023
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Safety in Edina
About 9 in 10 residents said that the overall feeling of safety in Edina was excellent or good, a rating
that was similar to 2023. Perceptions of the overall feeling of safety in Edina were on par with national
and Minnesota benchmarks.
Those who identified as White alone, not Hispanic were more likely than their counterparts to positively
rate the overall feeling of safety.
Figure 12: Overall Feeling of Safety by Year
Please rate the overall feeling of safety in Edina.
Percent excellent or good
Residents also rated how safe they felt in three different areas of the community. A large majority of
residents said they felt very or somewhat safe in their neighborhood (91%), and in the 50th & France
area (87%). Meanwhile, about two-thirds felt safe in the Southdale area. These assessments were on
par with those given in previous years.
Assessments of feelings of safety in neighborhoods and in the downtown area could be compared to
communities across the nation and in Minnesota; both ratings were similar to the national and
Minnesota averages.
Respondents who were male or had lived in Edina for 20 years or less were more likely to feel safe in
the greater Southdale area than female respondents and those who had lived in Edina for more than
20 years. Additionally, respondents identifying as Hispanic and/or a race other than White were less
likely to feel safe in their neighborhood compared to respondents who identified as White alone, not
Hispanic. Geographically, residents from the southeast quadrant were less likely to feel safe in their
neighborhoods than residents from other parts of the city.
96%97%96%93%89%90%
2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025
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Figure 13: Feelings of Safety by Year
Please rate how safe or unsafe you feel:
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In the greater Southdale area
In the 50th & France area (downtown area)
In your neighborhood
Percent very or somewhat safe
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2019
2017
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Ease of Travel
Over 8 in 10 respondents felt that the overall ease of travel in Edina was excellent or good. This
evaluation was similar to the one of 2023.
Figure 14: Overall Ease of Travel by Year
Please rate the overall ease of getting to the places you usually have to visit.
Percent excellent or good
In addition to assessing the overall ease of travel, residents provided feedback on the ease of travel by
walking and by bicycle in Edina. About 7 in 10 respondents positively rated the ease of walking in Edina,
a rating on par with that of 2023. Meanwhile, 6 in 10 residents gave high marks to the ease of travel
by bicycle in Edina, also on par with the 2023 rating.
Compared to the national and Minnesota averages, Edina residents gave ratings that were similar for
both ease of walking and biking.
Residents of northeastern Edina were more likely to provide high ratings for the ease of walking in the
city compared to residents from other areas. Conversely, female residents and those aged 35 to 54
were less likely than their counterparts to provide positive ratings regarding the ease of walking in
Edina.
Figure 15: Ease of Walking and Biking in Edina by Year
Please rate each of the following characteristics as they relate to Edina as a whole:
88%87%86%91%83%84%
2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025
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60%
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Ease of travel by bicycle in Edina
Ease of walking in Edina
Percent excellent or good
2025
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2019
2017
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Survey respondents evaluated four additional travel-related aspects of the community. About 8 in 10
residents gave positive ratings to the availability of paths and walking trails, as well as the ease of travel
by car. Over 7 in 10 rated public parking favorably, and approximately 6 in 10 rated traffic flow on
major streets as excellent or good. All four ratings in 2025 were consistent with those from 2023.
All items were rated similarly to those in peer communities both nationally and within Minnesota,
except for ease of public parking, which received higher ratings than the national benchmark.
Figure 16: Travel-related Characteristics by Year
Please rate each of the following characteristics as they relate to Edina as a whole:
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68%
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Traffic flow on major streets
Ease of public parking
Ease of travel by car in Edina
Availability of paths and walking trails
Percent excellent or good
2025
2023
2021
2019
2017
2015
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Issues Facing Edina
Several questions on the survey gauged resident perceptions about potential issues, problems or
concerns in the Edina community.
Most Serious Issue
In addition to considering what they like most about living in Edina, residents shared what they felt
was the most serious issue facing Edina. Respondents’ written responses were reviewed and grouped
into categories by theme. Of the 344 respondents who wrote in a response, 19% wrote a comment
related to overdevelopment/wrong type of development or teardowns, while 17% commented on
traffic and infrastructure issues. Thirteen percent of residents commented on the need for more
affordable housing while another 13% commented on city government issues. Safety and crime were
brought up by 12% of the respondents. About 5% or fewer respondents provided written comments
on the remaining categories. Due to the wide range of responses, not all comments could be grouped
into a specific theme or category; therefore, an “other” category was created. Approximately 7% of the
written comments fell into this “other” category.
Figure 17: Most Serious Issues Facing Edina, 2023-2025
What would you say is the most serious issue facing Edina at this time? 2025 2023
Overdevelopment/wrong type of development, teardowns 19% 22%
Traffic and infrastructure (road maintenance, snow removal, sidewalks, etc.) 17% 13%
More affordable housing needed 13% 13%
City government (fiscal responsibility, taxes, planning, etc.) 13% 10%
Safety/crime 12% 10%
Cost of Living 5% NA
Schools/education 4% 8%
Homelessness 3% NA
Water quality/environmental issues 3% 1%
Lack of diversity and sense of community 3% 9%
Economic development 1% 1%
Growth/overcrowding 1% 3%
Too much focus on affordable housing 0% 1%
Other 7% 8%
Respondents were given an opportunity to write in a response; 344 chose to write in responses. The responses were reviewed
and grouped into the above categories. Please see Appendix C: Verbatim Responses to Open-Ended Questions for the verbatim
responses.
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When asked about the impact they expected the economy to have on their family income over the
next six months, about 1 in 10 respondents believed it would be very or somewhat positive. This
outlook was consistent with the 2023 rating. Compared to other communities, Edina ranked lower than
the national average but similar to its Minnesota peers in terms of economic outlook.
Figure 18: Future Economic Outlook by Year
What impact, if any, do you think the economy will have on your family income in the next 6
months?
Percent very or somewhat positive
Traffic Concerns
Survey respondents assessed a number of potential problems in Edina including traffic speeding and
stop sign violations in neighborhoods. Nearly 4 in 10 respondents felt that traffic speeding in their
neighborhood was at least a moderate problem and about one-third said that stop sign violations in
their neighborhood were at least a moderate problem.
Respondents living in southeast Edina were more likely than those in other parts of the city to view
traffic speeding in their neighborhood as a problem.
Figure 19: Traffic Problems by Year
Please rate how much of a problem, if at all, you feel each of the following is in Edina.
Percent moderate, major, or extreme problem
33%34%
27%
38%
11%10%
2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025
35%42%41%34%38%41%
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2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025
Traffic speeding in your neighborhood Stop sign violations in your neighborhood
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Other Concerns
Edina residents also rated five additional potential problems related to crime. About 3 in 10
respondents felt youth crimes and vandalism and property crime were moderate, major or extreme
problems, while about 1 in 10 felt that drugs, violent crime, and hate crimes were problematic. Ratings
were consistent with those from 2023.
Where differences emerged, the respondents who had lived in Edina for more than five years and those
aged 34 or younger were more likely to view youth crimes as a moderate, major, or extreme problem.
Residents who had lived in Edina for more than 20 years, as well as females and renters, were more
likely to view vandalism and property crimes as a problem.
Residents in southeastern Edina tended to express greater concern about public safety issues, including
violent crime, drug activity, and vandalism, compared to residents in other areas of the city.
Figure 20: Crime-related Problems in Community by Year
Please rate how much of a problem, if at all, you feel each of the following is in Edina.
Percent moderate, major or extreme problem
6%
13%
21%
17%
3%
15%
19%
11%
4%
13%
19%
11%
8%
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15%
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24%
8%
11%
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28%
Hate crimes and bias/discrimination
offenses
Violent crime
Drugs
Vandalism and property crimes
Youth crimes
2025
2023
2021
2019
2017
2015
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Nearly 4 in 10 respondents had at least a minor concern about being able to age in place, while a third
had concerns about feeling socially isolated or disconnected from others. About 2 in 10 indicated they
were concerned about having enough money to pay your rent or mortgage, having access to health
care, and having enough money to pay for heat, light, or water bills. Finally, about 1 in 10 respondents
were concerned about running out of food before they had money to buy more.
While some ratings remained consistent with 2023, concerns grew regarding the ability to age in place,
afford rent or mortgage payments, and cover utility costs such as heat, electricity, and water.
Residents living in southeastern Edina, non-White respondents, and renters were more likely than their
counterparts to express concern about most of these issues. Meanwhile, respondents aged 55 and
older were more likely to be concerned about aging in place, while those aged 18 to 34 were
particularly concerned about access to health care.
Figure 21: Concerns about Household Issues by Year
To what extent, if at all, have you been concerned about each of the following issues
in your household in the last 12 months?
10%
14%
23%
26%
35%
7%
22%
17%
59%
36%
8%
11%
21%
14%
28%
32%
12%
19%
20%
22%
32%
40%
Running out of food before you had money
to buy more
Having enough money to pay your heat,
light, or water bill
Having access to health care
Having enough money to pay your rent or
mortgage
Feeling socially isolated or disconnected
from others
Being able to age in place (e.g., remain in
your home as you get older)
Percent minor, moderate or major concern
2025
2023
2021
2019
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City Services
Edina residents evaluated a number of services provided by the City of Edina, as well as the overall
quality of city services, aspects of drinking water and parks and recreation amenities.
Quality of City Services
Survey participants gave positive scores to the overall quality of city services, with between 8 and 9 in
10 residents providing excellent or good ratings; this rating has remained stable since this question
was first asked in 2015.
Respondents living in the northern quadrants of the city tended to give higher ratings to the overall
quality of services provided by the City of Edina than their counterparts in the south. In contrast,
females, younger residents, renters, and those identifying as Hispanic and/or non-White were less likely
to give positive ratings to the overall quality of city services.
Figure 22: Overall Quality of City Services by Year
Please rate the overall quality of services provided by the City of Edina.
Percent excellent or good
87%89%89%87%87%85%
2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025
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Survey respondents had the opportunity to evaluate a number of individual services (see Figure 23).
Overall, city services continue to receive high ratings, with 34 of the 36 services rated as excellent or
good by at least 60% of respondents.
More than 9 in 10 respondents gave positive ratings to ambulance or emergency medical services, fire
services, police services, park maintenance, and city parks. At least 8 in 10 gave high marks to fire
prevention and education, condition of trails and sidewalks, snow removal, public health services,
recreation programs or classes, storm drainage, recycling, animal control, emergency preparedness,
sewer services, street cleaning, organics recycling, crime prevention, yard waste pickup, and public
information services/communication from the city. Among the lowest rated services were land use,
planning and zoning (rated excellent or good by 57% of residents) and cable television (55%).
When compared to 2023, most service ratings were similar in 2025. However, rating increases were
observed for land use, planning and zoning; sidewalk maintenance; storm drainage, and street repair.
Most city services could be compared to ratings from other communities across the nation and in
Minnesota. In general, Edina residents’ ratings of city services tended to be higher than the national
benchmarks but similar to other Minnesota communities.
Residents living in southeastern Edina tended to give lower ratings to several services, including police
services, ambulance or emergency medical services, street cleaning, snow removal, and traffic signal
timing. Meanwhile, residents from the southwest quadrant gave lower ratings to fiber/home internet
connectivity. Residents in the eastern part of the city rated bus or transit services higher than those in
the west. Utility billing, in turn, received higher ratings from residents in the north compared to those
living in the southern part of the city.
Residents aged 55 and older were more likely to give positive ratings to a range of services, including
police, fire, ambulance or emergency medical services and crime prevention. Men were also more likely
than women to rate many services favorably, such as street repair, snow removal, bus or transit services,
sewer services, and code enforcement. In addition, respondents identifying as White alone, not
Hispanic, were more likely to positively rate numerous city services, including police, fire, ambulance
or emergency medical services, crime and fire prevention, fire education, sewer services, utility billing,
city parks, and park maintenance, among other.
Figure 23: Quality of City Services by Year
Please rate the quality of each of the following
services in Edina:
Percent excellent or good 2025 2023 2021 2019 2017 2015
Ambulance or emergency medical services 94% 97% 99% 98% 99% 98%
Park maintenance 94% 89% 91% 92% 90% 90%
Fire services 93% 98% 99% 98% 99% 98%
City parks 93% 93% 93% 94% 91% 93%
Police services 91% 92% 94% 92% 89% 90%
Fire prevention and education 88% 89% 90% 96% 91% 85%
Condition of trails and sidewalks 87% 86% 88% 91% 84% 83%
Snow removal 87% 85% 90% 87% 92% 87%
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Please rate the quality of each of the following
services in Edina:
Percent excellent or good 2025 2023 2021 2019 2017 2015
Public health services 87% 84% 86% 88% 86% 84%
Recreation programs or classes 87% 83% 84% 93% 87% 85%
Storm drainage 86% 74% 79% 81% 80% 78%
Recycling 85% 86% 83% 84% 86% 88%
Animal control 85% 82% 85% 82% 84% 77%
Emergency preparedness (services that prepare the
community for natural disasters or other emergency
situations)
84% 81% 78% 81% 80% 72%
Sewer services 83% 89% 89% 89% 88% 83%
Street cleaning 83% 80% 81% 81% 80% 72%
Organics recycling 81% 85% 79% NA NA NA
Crime prevention 81% 77% 86% 94% 86% 87%
Yard waste pickup 80% 82% 77% 84% 83% 85%
Public information services/communication from the
City 80% 76% 80% 82% 78% 82%
Street lighting 79% 76% 80% 77% 70% 69%
Sidewalk maintenance 77% 68% 78% 79% 75% 69%
City-sponsored special events (Night to Unite, Winter
Ice Festival, Days of Remembrance, etc.) 76% 70% 69% 78% 77% 77%
Traffic enforcement 73% 72% 77% 81% 77% 75%
Edina open space 73% 71% 75% 70% 68% 70%
Utility billing 72% 75% 79% 83% 79% 77%
Code enforcement (weeds, abandoned buildings, etc.) 71% 65% 73% 72% 67% 63%
Traffic signal timing 70% 70% 73% 69% 70% 58%
Economic development 69% 72% 78% 74% 79% 76%
Bus or transit services 65% 66% 64% 62% 54% 57%
Fiber/home internet connection 63% 61% 59% NA NA NA
Street repair 61% 48% 57% 60% 54% 49%
Land use, planning and zoning 57% 50% 57% 53% 60% 57%
Cable television (Comcast/Xfinity) 55% 60% 56% 55% 60% 49%
Note: between 30% and 45% of respondents selected “don’t know” when rating the quality of a number of city services including
fire prevention and education, bus or transit services, organics recycling, and public health services, among others (see Appendix
B: Complete Survey Frequencies for a complete set of responses including “don’t know”).
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Drinking Water
About 6 in 10 residents gave excellent or good reviews to the overall quality of drinking water; this
rating has decreased eleven points since 2023 but was similar to both the national and Minnesota
averages.
Residents aged 55 and older, men, those who self-identify as White alone, not Hispanic, and individuals
who have lived in the city for more than 20 years were more likely that their counterparts to give
positive ratings to the quality of drinking water.
Figure 24: Quality of Drinking Water by Year
Percent excellent or good
Survey respondents also evaluated different aspects of drinking water. The reliability and safety of
drinking water in Edina were rated as excellent or good by at least 8 in 10 respondents. Nearly three-
quarters of residents provided a positive evaluation of the water’s odor and appearance and almost
two-thirds said the taste was excellent or good. One-third gave positive reviews to the water’s
hardness. Assessments given in 2025 were similar to those in 2023.
Where differences existed, men and longer-term residents were more likely to give more positive
ratings of aspects of drinking water.
Figure 25: Aspects of Drinking Water by Year
Please rate the following aspects of drinking
water in Edina:
Percent excellent or good 2025 2023 2021 2019 2017 2015
Reliability 85% 89% 85% 83% 87% 84%
Safety 82% 86% 85% 83% 83% 84%
Appearance 78% 84% 85% 84% 85% 77%
Odor 73% 73% 76% 67% 72% 66%
Taste 65% 65% 67% 59% 63% 58%
Hardness 33% 33% 33% 35% 36% 33%
69%68%69%70%72%
61%
2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025
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Garbage Collection
Nearly 9 in 10 respondents gave excellent or good ratings to the quality of garbage collection in Edina;
this rating was similar to those given in previous years and was on par with both the national and
Minnesota averages. Residents aged 55 and older were the only demographic group who were more
likely to give positive ratings for garbage collection.
Figure 26: Quality of Garbage Collection by Year
Percent excellent or good
In addition to rating the overall quality of garbage collection, residents also rated their level of support
for the City of Edina changing from the current multiple hauler garbage collection system to a single
hauler (chosen by the City of Edina) system. As in 2023, nearly 6 out of 10 respondents supported this
change.
Figure 27: Support for Change in Garbage Collection System by Year
Most communities have one of two systems for garbage collection: an open system or an organized
system. An open system means all haulers serve all areas, resulting in many garbage trucks on
neighborhood streets on garbage day. Residents choose their own haulers. An organized system
means haulers are assigned to specific areas, resulting in only one garbage hauler on neighborhood
streets on garbage day. The City organizes the haulers. To what extent do you support the City
changing from the current open collection process to an organized collection system?
Percent strongly or somewhat support
The wording of this question was changed slightly in 2023 to add more detail.
84%86%89%87%87%88%
2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025
50%49%50%53%59%59%
2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025
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Parks & Recreation
Survey respondents reviewed a list of 13 Parks & Recreation Department amenities and indicated how
frequently they used each. About 9 in 10 residents said they had visited neighborhood parks at least
once in the 12 months prior to the survey. More than 8 in 10 reported using trails and the Centennial
Lakes Park at least once, while about half of respondents indicated they have been to Edinborough
Park and large community athletic fields. About one-third or fewer respondents reported having used
each of the remaining amenities at least once in the 12 months prior to the survey. Compared to 2023,
usage of amenities stayed stable.
Those living in southeastern Edina were less likely to use several facilities, including neighborhood
parks, large community athletic fields, the Edina Aquatic Center, Braemar Arena and Field, and the
Braemar Golf Course. In contrast, residents from the southern part of the city were more frequent users
of Centennial Lakes Park.
Residents aged 55 and older, those who identify as White alone, not Hispanic, and those who have
lived in the city for more than 20 years were more likely to use the Edina Senior Center than newer,
younger, and Hispanic and/or non-White residents. Homeowners and those aged 35 to 54 were more
likely to report using large community athletic fields, the Edina Aquatic Center, Braemar Arena (ice
arena), and Braemar Field (sports dome).
Figure 28: Use of Parks & Recreation Facilities by Year
In the last 12 months, about how many times,
if ever, have you or other household members
used any of the following Edina Parks &
Recreation Department amenities?
Percent at least once 2025 2023 2021 2019 2017 2015
Neighborhood parks 90% 87% 88% 71% 89% 80%
Trails 84% 84% 85% 81% 80% 71%
Centennial Lakes Park 84% 81% 78% 81% 75% 76%
Large community athletic fields 48% 46% 44% 40% 49% 40%
Edinborough Park 46% 42% 33% 48% 48% 50%
Braemar Golf Course 36% 37% 34% 20% 32% 34%
Braemar Golf Dome 27% 27% 19% 25% 20% 21%
Braemar Field (sports dome) 26% 28% 17% 18% 24% 15%
Braemar Arena (ice arena) 24% 27% 23% 40% 24% 25%
Edina Aquatic Center 23% 23% 10% 34% 28% 24%
Edina Art Center 21% NA NA NA NA NA
Edina Senior Center 19% 16% 9% 29% 20% 18%
Dog parks/off-leash areas 16% 19% 17% 21% NA NA
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After indicating their use of park and recreation amenities, residents rated the quality of each amenity,
regardless of use. Overall, of those who had an opinion, 10 of the 13 parks and recreation amenities
were highly rated by about 9 in 10 respondents or more. Nearly all residents rated Centennial Lakes
Park as either excellent or good. Dog parks and off-leash areas received the lowest quality ratings
(rated as excellent or good by 74% of respondents). Quality ratings for all amenities remained stable
from 2023 to 2025.
Respondents living in southeastern Edina were less likely to rate neighborhood parks, large community
athletic fields, and the Edina Aquatic Center positively. Respondents who self-identified as White alone,
not Hispanic, were more likely to give positive ratings to neighborhood parks, the Edina Aquatic Center,
the Edina Senior Center, and the Edina Art Center. Lastly, residents aged 34 or younger gave lower
ratings to Braemar Field (sports dome) and the trail system compared to older residents.
Figure 29: Quality of Parks & Recreation Facilities by Year
Please rate the quality of each of the following
Edina Parks & Recreation Department
amenities, regardless of your household's use.
Percent excellent or good 2025 2023 2021 2019 2017 2015
Centennial Lakes Park 96% 97% 96% 99% 95% 95%
Braemar Golf Course 94% 92% 93% 94% 85% 77%
Braemar Golf Dome 93% 94% 96% 94% 92% 88%
Large community athletic fields 93% 91% 92% 95% 92% 92%
Neighborhood parks 92% 93% 93% 93% 88% 89%
Trails 90% 93% 90% 96% 81% 77%
Edina Senior Center 89% 92% 94% 89% 89% 89%
Edina Aquatic Center 89% 92% 91% 95% 88% 91%
Braemar Field (sports dome) 89% 91% 99% 97% 93% 88%
Edinborough Park 91% 91% 89% 88% 91% 87%
Braemar Arena (ice arena) 84% 80% 91% 96% 90% 89%
Edina Art Center 81% NA NA NA NA NA
Dog parks/off-leash areas 74% 70% 71% 78% NA NA
Note: between 38% and 74% of respondents selected “don’t know” when evaluating the quality of most parks and recreation
amenities. Exceptions were neighborhood parks, trails, and Centennial Lakes Park (see Appendix B: Complete Survey Frequencies
for a full set of responses including “don’t know”).
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Fire Department Response Time
The 2025 survey included a new question where residents were asked to indicate what they believe to
be a reasonable response time for the Edina Fire Department to reach their home in the event of an
emergency. Half of respondents indicated that a response time of 5 to 6 minutes is reasonable. An
additional 1 in 10 residents expected a response in 4 minutes or less, while 3 in 10 felt that 6 to 7
minutes was acceptable. Smaller proportions considered longer response times reasonable. These
responses highlight that most residents (94%) expect a response within seven minutes or less.
Figure 30: Fire Department Response Time, 2025
Fire Department response time is measured from the time dispatch receives a 911 call time to the
arrival of the first Fire Department unit (firetruck or ambulance, depending on the nature of the call).
Anticipated response times in the 2018 Edina Comprehensive Plan included a fire or emergency unit
on the scene within six minutes at least 90 percent of the time. In your opinion, what time is
reasonable to expect the Edina Fire Department to respond to your home for an emergency?
3%
4%
30%
52%
12%
10-11 Minutes
8-9 Minutes
6-7 Minutes
5-6 Minutes
4 Minutes or less
Percent of respondents
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Government Performance
The City of Edina 2025 Quality of Life Survey assessed various aspects of city government and public
finances, as well as residents' contact with and evaluations of city staff.
Value of Taxes Paid
When considering the value of services for the taxes they pay to Edina, about 7 in 10 respondents rated
it as excellent or good. This rating was consistent with the 2023 survey results. Compared to the
benchmarks, the rating was higher than in communities nationwide and similar to those in the
Minnesota comparison group.
Those self-identifying as White alone, not Hispanic were more likely to rate the value of services for
the taxes paid as excellent or good.
Figure 31: Value of City Services by Year
Percent excellent or good
78%81%78%72%66%69%
2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025
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Residents also indicated if they felt property taxes in Edina were high, about average or low. Nearly 6
in 10 felt that property taxes were very or somewhat high, similar to 2023.
Respondents who were female or 34 years and younger were more likely than their counterparts to
feel that property taxes in Edina were either very or somewhat high.
Figure 32: Property Tax Level by Year
Considering your property taxes in comparison to neighboring cities, property taxes in Edina
are…
Percent very or somewhat high
Prior to 2019, the question was worded 'Thinking about your property taxes in comparison with neighboring cities, do you
consider property taxes in Edina to be…?'.
Survey respondents shared their level of support or opposition for a property tax increase to maintain
city services at their current level. About 4 in 10 respondents strongly or somewhat supported a tax
increase to maintain service levels. This rating was similar to previous years.
Residents who were male, aged 55 or older or identifying as White alone, not Hispanic were more likely
to support a tax increase to maintain city services.
Figure 33: Support for Property Tax Increase by Year
To what extent would you support or oppose an increase in your property taxes
to maintain City services at their current level?
Percent strongly or somewhat support
55%58%57%47%58%59%
2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025
45%44%44%45%47%43%
2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025
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A new question added in 2025 asked residents whether they agree or disagree with four statements
related to how Edina manages public finances, specifically regarding taxation and public services.
About 7 in 10 respondents strongly or somewhat agreed that the City of Edina effectively manages
taxpayer money. Meanwhile, 6 in 10 agreed that the City of Edina should raise taxes annually in small
increments to cover the rising cost of services over time. Half of the respondents supported raising
taxes only as needed, even if in larger increments, to meet increasing service costs. Lastly, just 3 in 10
residents supported reducing public services to avoid future tax increases.
Figure 34: Edina Public Finances, 2025
How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements?
Residents were also asked about their current level of satisfaction with municipal taxes and services.
About half of respondents reported being satisfied with the current level of municipal taxes and
services, while 1 in 4 respondents felt they paid too much for the services received. Lastly, about 1 in 7
respondents said they would accept service reductions if it meant lower taxes, while 1 in 10 said they
would pay more taxes to get more services.
Figure 35: Overall Satisfaction with Municipal Taxes and Services, 2025
Please select the statement that best describes your opinion:
28%
52%
58%
69%
The City of Edina should reduce public services to
avoid future tax increases
The City of Edina should only raise taxes as
needed, even if in larger increments, to cover the
cost of services as they increase
The City of Edina should raise taxes annually in
increments to cover increased cost of services over
time
The City of Edina effectively manages taxpayer
money
Percent strongly agree or somewhat agree
7%
8%
14%
23%
49%
My opinion is different from the ones listed here
I am willing to pay more taxes to get more services
I am willing to accept service reductions if it means
lower taxes
I feel that I pay too much for the services I receive
I am satisfied with the current level of municipal
taxes and services
Percent of respondents
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The survey results also suggest that a majority of Edina residents recognize the financial pressures
inflation places on maintaining public services. Specifically, since 6 in 10 respondents favored
increasing tax revenue to preserve current service levels, indicating a general willingness to support
additional funding if it helps sustain the quality and availability of city services.
Figure 36: City Services, Taxes and Inflation, 2025
Keeping in mind that inflation levels can impact City services, would you prefer to:
Note: A fourth of the respondents selected “don’t know” when answering this question.
When asked whether the City of Edina should continue providing funding to certain human services
organizations and nonprofits serving the community, 7 in 10 respondents expressed support, while the
remaining 3 in 10 were opposed.
Support for funding was higher among residents who have lived in Edina for five years or less, women,
renters, and those aged 55 and older, compared to their counterparts.
Figure 37: Level of Support for Funding Nonprofits, 2025
The City currently provides funding to some human services organizations and nonprofits serving
the community. To what extent do you support the City providing that financial support?
Increase tax
revenue to
maintain
current service
levels, 59%
Reduce City
services to
offset
inflation, 41%
Strongly
support, 30%
Somewhat
support, 42%
Somewhat
oppose, 13%
Strongly
oppose, 15%
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Trust in City Government
Residents were asked whether they felt things in Edina were generally headed in the right direction or
off track. About three-fourths of respondents believed the city was headed in the right direction, a
rating consistent with 2023.
Respondents who had lived in Edina for 20 years or less, as well as renters, were more likely than longer-
time residents and homeowners to feel that Edina is headed in the right direction.
Figure 38: City Headed in Right Direction or on Wrong Track by Year
All in all, do you think things in Edina are generally headed in the right direction,
or do you feel things are on the wrong track?
Percent right direction
73%75%66%68%68%73%
2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025
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The 27% of residents who indicated that things are on the wrong track were given the opportunity to
provide a written explanation for their rating. Of the 102 respondents who wrote in a response, 43%
wrote comments related to poor development, overbuilding and density of the city. About 32% wrote
in comments related to the city government. Due to the varied responses, an “other” category was
created (see Appendix C: Verbatim Responses to Open-Ended Questions for a set of all written
responses).
Figure 39: City Direction, 2025
All in all, do you think things in Edina are
generally headed in the right direction, or do
you feel things are on the wrong track?
Figure 40: Reasons for Wrong Track, 2025
If wrong track, Why?
Percent of respondents who selected “wrong track”
Right
direction
73%
Wrong
track
27%
13%
3%
4%
5%
32%
43%
Other
Schools/ education
Affordable housing/cost of
living/teardowns
Traffic, bike lanes, public
transportation, infrastructure
City government (high taxes,
not listening, etc.)
Poor development/
overbuilding/ density of city
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About 7 in 10 survey participants felt that they could have a say about the way things are run in the
community other than by voting. This assessment was higher than the rating given in the 2023 survey.
Figure 41: Opportunity for Residents to be Involved in How Edina is Run by Year
Other than voting, do you think that if you wanted to, you could have a say
about the way things are run in this community?
Percent yes
Note: About 30% of respondents said “don’t know” when answering this question (see Appendix B: Complete Survey
Frequencies).
64%69%68%62%58%68%
2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025
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The one-third of residents who felt they did not have a voice in the community were invited to provide
a written explanation. Among the 95 respondents who submitted comments, 39% expressed general
concerns about the public's voice not being heard or listened to. About one-fifth of the respondents
mentioned communication issues, such as slow response times, unhelpfulness, or uncertainty about
how to provide input. Approximately 1 in 10 residents commented on perceived biases in decision-
making, suggesting favoritism toward commercial interests, wealthy or special interest groups, or
decisions predetermined by leaders with a specific agenda. Due to the varied responses, an “other”
category was created (see Appendix C: Verbatim Responses to Open-Ended Questions).
Figure 42: Opportunity for Residents to be
Involved in How Edina is Run, 2025
Other than voting, do you think that if you
wanted to, you could have a say about the
way things are run in this community?
Figure 43: Reasons for Feeling Residents Don't
Have a Say in How Edina is Run, 2025
If no, Why?
Percent of respondents who said “no”
Yes
68%No
32%
18%
12%
12%
19%
39%
Other
Decisions are predetermined/
leaders have agenda
Decisions are biased by
commercial, wealthy, or special
interests
Communication issues (slow
response time, unhelpfulness,
don't know how)
Public voice not heard/ listened
to
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When rating four additional aspects of government performance, two-thirds of residents gave excellent
or good reviews to the city government treating all residents fairly, generally acting in the best interest
of the community, and welcoming resident involvement. Also, 6 in 10 respondents praised their overall
confidence in Edina government. All ratings have remained stable since 2023.
When compared to other communities across the nation and those in Minnesota, Edina residents’
ratings of aspects of public trust in the local government were similar to those of its peers.
Where differences existed, renters and individuals identifying as White alone, non-Hispanic, were more
likely to rate aspects of public trust positively. Residents who had lived in Edina for five years or less
rated the City of Edina's efforts to welcome public involvement more positively.
Figure 44: Aspects of Public Trust by Year
Please rate each of the following categories of Edina government performance:
Percent excellent or good
72%
64%
72%
70%
69%
61%
69%
69%
64%
65%
62%
65%
63%
58%
65%
68%
64%
65%
66%
64%
63%
64%
65%
67%
Overall confidence in Edina government
The job Edina government does at
welcoming resident involvement
Generally acting in the best interest of the
community
Treating all residents fairly
2025
2023
2021
2019
2017
2015
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Impression of City Employees
Residents were asked to rate their impressions of city employees. Over 8 in 10 respondents positively
rated city employees in terms of courtesy, knowledge, overall customer service, and responsiveness.
About three-quarters of respondents rated follow-up as excellent or good. All ratings were on par with
the 2023 survey.
Those aged 35 and older, as well as renters, were more likely to rate these aspects positively compared
to younger residents and homeowners.
Figure 45: Impression of Employee(s) by Year
Please rate your impression of City employees:
About 30% of respondents said “don’t know” when answering the Follow-up item (see Appendix B: Complete Survey
Frequencies).
83%
84%
87%
93%
86%
83%
85%
91%
94%
94%
85%
88%
88%
92%
92%
81%
83%
86%
89%
91%
73%
80%
81%
84%
86%
77%
83%
83%
85%
85%
Follow-up (got back to you or took action if
needed)
Responsiveness
Overall customer service
Knowledge
Courtesy
Percent excellent or good
2025
2023
2021
2019
2017
2015
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Public Information and Communication
Respondents shared the sources they use to obtain information about the Edina government and its
activities.
Information Sources
As in previous years, the top sources of information included word of mouth from friends, family or
neighbors, Edition: Edina monthly newsletter, direct mail updates, Parks & Recreation Activities Directory,
and the city website. Each of these items was indicated to be either major or minor sources of information
by at least three-quarters of respondents. Fewer than 2 in 10 respondents indicated that Edina TV was a
major or minor source of information.
Compared to 2023, the use of all information sources remained stable, except for three that showed
increases: social media (+14 percentage points), the city's email subscription service (+8), and the Star
Tribune newspaper (+7).
Overall, younger residents tended to prefer direct mail updates and social media, while older residents
were more likely to cite City Council Members and the Edina Sun-Current newspaper as either a major
or minor source of information. Homeowners, more than renters, preferred the city’s engagement
website (BetterTogetherEdina.org), City Council Members, direct mail updates, the city’s email
subscription service (City Extra), and word of mouth from friends, family, or neighbors as sources of
information.
Figure 46: Information Sources by Year
Please rate the extent to which you use each of the following as sources of information about Edina government and its activities, if at all.
Percent major or minor source 2025 2023 2021 2019 2017 2015
Word of mouth from friends, family or neighbors 88% 91% 87% 85% 89% 90%
Edition: Edina monthly newsletter 87% 85% 85% 56% 48% 57%
Direct mail updates 80% 75% 77% 66% 62% 69%
Parks & Recreation Activities Directory 77% 77% 75% 75% 71% 68%
City’s website, EdinaMN.gov 75% 71% 74% 67% 61% 63%
Star-Tribune newspaper 59% 52% 58% 63% 63% 68%
Social media (e.g., Facebook, Twitter) 53% 39% 48% 47% 40% 32%
Edina Sun-Current newspaper 46% 52% 57% 63% 64% 69%
NextDoor 45% 45% 58% 57% 49% 35%
City’s engagement website, BetterTogetherEdina.org 43% 41% 34% NA NA NA
City employees 40% 37% 39% 42% 31% 32%
City Council Members 25% 25% 24% 38% 26% 19%
City's e-mail subscription service (City Extra) 25% 17% 23% 29% 21% 20%
Online videos 19% 17% 20% 12% 11% 9%
Edina TV (Comcast channels 813 and 16) 15% 12% 16% 25% 21% 20%
Prior to 2019, "Edition: Edina monthly newsletter" was "Edition: Edina monthly insert in Edina Sun-Current newspaper” and "City's
e-mail subscription service (City Extra)" was "City Extra e-mail subscription service." Prior to 2017, “Edina TV” was “Edina Channels
16 or 813.”
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About 8 in 10 residents felt that Edition: Edina is very or somewhat effective for keeping informed of
city activities. This rating is on par with the 2023 rating and showing an upward trend since 2019.
Figure 47: Effectiveness of the Newsletter, Edition: Edina by Year
How effective, if at all, is Edition: Edina for keeping informed of City activities?
Percent very or somewhat effective
In 2025, it was included for the first time a question regarding the effectiveness of the City of Edina
website. Overall, about 8 in 10 residents felt that Edina’s website was very or somewhat effective for
local government information.
Figure 48: Effectiveness of Edina's Website, 2025
How effective, if at all, do you think the City of Edina’s website is
for local government information?
81%82%86%88%
2019 2021 2023 2025
Very effective,
30%
Somewhat
effective, 54%
Somewhat
ineffective,
12%
Very
ineffective,
5%
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Planning and Priorities
The 2025 survey included several questions that measured resident opinion on a number of issues
facing the city, including redevelopment and sustainability.
Redevelopment in Edina
About two-thirds of residents gave excellent or good ratings to the overall quality of commercial
redevelopment in Edina, while nearly 6 in 10 gave positive reviews to the overall quality of residential
redevelopment. These ratings were similar to those in 2023, although the residential redevelopment
rating has shown a steady decline over the past decade.
Figure 49: Quality of Redevelopment in Edina by Year
Please rate each of the following characteristics as they relate to Edina as a whole:
71%
71%
67%
72%
62%
63%
61%
67%
57%
66%
56%
66%
Overall quality of residential redevelopment
in Edina
Overall quality of commercial
redevelopment in Edina
Percent excellent or good
2025
2023
2021
2019
2017
2015
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When asked how well the City of Edina manages community tensions related to residential
redevelopment in Edina, about 6 in 10 residents said the city does very or somewhat well. This reflects
an improvement compared to the ratings given in 2023.
Figure 50: How Well the City Manages Redevelopment Tensions by Year
How well, if at all, do you feel the City is managing tensions in the community
related to residential redevelopment in Edina?
Percent very or somewhat well
Note: About 30% of respondents selected “don’t know” when evaluating this question (see Appendix B: Complete Survey
Frequencies for a full set of responses including “don’t know”).
As in previous survey iterations, respondents were asked to help identify gaps in the type and amount
of housing provided for various income groups. Overall, a majority of respondents felt that there was
too little housing for lower-income families and singles (66% and 61%, respectively). A slightly smaller
proportion of residents felt that there was too little housing available for middle-income families and
singles (54% and 50%, respectively). Lastly, a majority of respondents felt that there was either too
much or the right amount of housing available for high-income families and singles (97% each).
Figure 51: Availability of Housing for Various Income Groups, 2025
Thinking about the types of housing in Edina, how would you rate the availability of housing
for each of the following income groups?
Note: About 30% of respondents selected “don’t know” when rating the availability of housing for lower-income singles (see
Appendix B: Complete Survey Frequencies for a full set of responses including “don’t know”).
67%68%
51%55%53%61%
2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025
16%
20%
43%
43%
41%
46%
10%
9%
30%
22%
9%
9%
3%
6%
26%
28%
27%
24%
38%
33%
3%
3%
39%
37%
16%
17%
Lower-income families
Lower-income singles
Middle-income
families
Middle-income singles
High-income families
High-income singles
Percent of respondents
Right amount Far too much Somewhat too much Somewhat too little Far too little
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Survey respondents were also asked how important it is for the city to encourage various housing
choices. About three-quarters said it was essential or very important for the city to encourage the
preservation of small starter homes—homes with fewer rooms or amenities that are more affordable
for first-time buyers. Around one-third of residents prioritized medium-density development (such as
townhouses) and more accessory dwelling units (apartments or small homes built above garages, in
backyards, etc.). Lastly, about one-fourth of respondents felt the city should focus on higher-density
development, such as apartments.
Compared to 2023, all ratings remained consistent except for the preservation of small starter homes,
which saw an 8-point increase in importance since the last survey iteration.
Respondents living in southeastern Edina were more likely to consider it essential or very important for
the city to encourage higher-density development. Renters were more likely than homeowners to
support medium- and higher-density development, as well as the preservation of small starter homes.
Figure 52: Housing Choice Priorities by Year
There are different ways that a community can try to ensure there are a wider variety of
housing choices. How important, if at all, do you think it is that the City encourage each of
the following?
20%
26%
34%
66%
22%
27%
36%
66%
23%
32%
37%
74%
Higher-density development (like apartments)
Building of more accessory dwelling units
(apartments or small homes built above garages, in
backyards, etc.)
Medium-density development (like townhouses)
Preservation of small starter homes (homes with
fewer rooms or other amenities that are affordable
for first-time buyers)
Percent essential or very important
2025
2023
2021
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Residents were also asked about their level of support for the development of a bicycling and
pedestrian route, including a crossing over France Avenue, to connect neighborhoods west of France
Avenue to Centennial Lakes and the Edina Promenade. Approximately 7 in 10 respondents indicated
strong or moderate support for the initiative, while the remaining 3 in 10 expressed strong or moderate
opposition.
Figure 53: Level of Support for Developing a Crossing in France Avenue, 2025
France Avenue is a busy thoroughfare used by about 27,000 vehicles per day. A study identified the
need to construct a dedicated bicycle/pedestrian route to connect neighborhoods west of France
Avenue to Centennial Lakes and the Edina Promenade. Several examples have been identified for the
crossing, including a traditional crosswalk, tunnel, bridge, at-grade crossing and underpass. To what
extent do you support the development of the bicycling/pedestrian route, including the crossing?
Sustainability and Climate Change
As in previous years, respondents shared their perspectives on climate change in Edina. Survey
respondents assessed the quality of 9 sustainability services or initiatives provided by the City of Edina.
All received excellent or good reviews from at least half of respondents. Fostering natural habitats in
public spaces, energy conservation and efficiency programs, and organics recycling collection, received
the highest marks, with about three-fourths or more saying these services were excellent or good.
At least 6 in 10 gave positive reviews to increasing renewable energy programs, encouraging natural
habitat on residential and commercial land, water conservation programs, and investing in programs
and creating policies to address climate change. Lastly, more than half of the respondents supported
transportation emission (pollution) reduction and adapting to climate change.
When compared to ratings given in 2023, most were similar. However, in 2025, a significantly higher
proportion of respondents gave favorable ratings to reducing transportation emissions (+9 percentage
points) and investing in programs and policies to address climate change (+7).
Strongly
support, 32%
Somewhat
support, 39%
Somewhat
oppose, 12%
Strongly
oppose, 18%
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Figure 54: Quality of Sustainability Services Provided by the City by Year
Rate the quality of each of the following services provided by the City of Edina.
Note: More than 30% of respondents selected “don’t know” when rating the quality of most of the sustainability services provided
by Edina (see Appendix B: Complete Survey Frequencies for a complete list of all responses including “don’t know”).
Prior to 2023, "Organics recycling collection services" was "Composting collection services" and "Transportation emission
(pollution) reduction (e.g., sidewalks, bike lanes and public electric vehicle charging)" was "Transportation emission reduction
(e.g., bike lanes and public EV charging).
59%
57%
64%
63%
64%
52%
74%
73%
48%
54%
49%
66%
57%
58%
78%
69%
71%
57%
50%
54%
66%
63%
60%
76%
71%
77%
56%
59%
61%
63%
65%
66%
76%
77%
82%
Adapting to climate change
Transportation emission (pollution)
reduction (e.g., sidewalks, bike lanes and
public electric vehicle charging)
Investing in programs and creating policies
to address climate change
Water conservation programs
Encouraging natural habitat on residential
and commercial land
Increasing renewable energy programs
Organics recycling collection services
Energy conservation and efficiency
programs
Fostering natural habitats in public spaces
2025
2023
2021
2019
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Residents also rated the importance of the same 9 sustainability services. All services were rated as
essential or very important by at least 6 in 10 respondents. The most important services were fostering
natural habitats in public spaces (76% essential or very important), water conservation programs (76%),
adapting to climate change (71%), and encouraging natural habitat on residential and commercial land
(70%). Organics recycling collection (63%) and investing in programs and creating policies to address
climate change (66%) were of relatively lower importance.
All ratings were comparable to those recorded in 2023 and demonstrated overall stability.
Figure 55: Importance of Sustainability Services Provided by the City by Year
Rate how important, if at all, each service is to the Edina community.
Prior to 2023, "Organics recycling collection services" was "Composting collection services" and "Transportation emission
(pollution) reduction (e.g., sidewalks, bike lanes and public electric vehicle charging)" was "Transportation emission reduction
(e.g., bike lanes and public EV charging).
68%
67%
59%
71%
62%
63%
77%
73%
62%
68%
75%
71%
75%
66%
73%
73%
74%
60%
65%
72%
70%
72%
73%
71%
78%
81%
63%
66%
68%
69%
70%
70%
71%
76%
76%
Organics recycling collection services
Investing in programs and creating policies
to address climate change
Increasing renewable energy programs
Transportation emission (pollution)
reduction (e.g., sidewalks, bike lanes and
public electric vehicle charging)
Energy conservation and efficiency
programs
Encouraging natural habitat on residential
and commercial land
Adapting to climate change
Water conservation programs
Fostering natural habitats in public spaces
2025
2023
2021
2019
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Appendix A: Respondent Characteristics
The following tables summarize the demographic characteristics of Edina’s survey respondents in 2025.
Table 1: Question D2
Do you work inside the boundaries of Edina? Percent Number
Yes, outside the home 18% N=78
Yes, from home 18% N=78
No 64% N=275
Total 100% N=432
Table 2: Question D3
How many years have you lived in Edina? Percent Number
Less than 5 years 26% N=114
6-10 years 20% N=88
11-20 years 16% N=71
More than 20 years 37% N=162
Total 100% N=435
Table 3: Question D4
Which best describes the building you live in? Percent Number
One family house detached from any other houses 56% N=245
Building with two or more homes (duplex, townhome, apartment or condominium) 42% N=183
Other 2% N=7
Total 100% N=435
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Table 4: Question D5
Is this house or apartment... Percent Number
Rented 26% N=112
Owned 74% N=317
Total 100% N=429
Table 5: Question D6
How much do you anticipate your household's total income before taxes will be for
the current year? (Please include money from all sources for all persons living in your
household) Percent Number
Less than $25,000 3% N=11
$25,000 to $49,999 12% N=51
$50,000 to $74,999 12% N=48
$74,999 to $99,999 11% N=44
$100,000 to $149,999 15% N=63
$150,000 to $199,999 9% N=39
$200,000 or more 38% N=155
Total 100% N=410
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Table 6: Question D7
What is your preferred written language? Percent Number
English 100% N=432
Hindi 0% N=0
Mandarin or Chinese 0% N=0
Spanish 0% N=0
Somali 0% N=0
Telugu 0% N=0
Other 0% N=0
Total 100% N=432
Respondents were given an opportunity to write-in an "other" response. Please see Appendix C: Verbatim Responses to Open-ended Survey Questions for the verbatim
responses.
Table 7: Question D8
What is your preferred spoken language? Percent Number
English 99% N=428
Hindi 0% N=0
Mandarin or Chinese 0% N=0
Spanish 1% N=3
Somali 0% N=0
Telugu 0% N=0
Other 0% N=2
Total 100% N=432
Respondents were given an opportunity to write-in an "other" response. Please see Appendix C: Verbatim Responses to Open-ended Survey Questions for the verbatim
responses.
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Table 8: Question D9
Are you Spanish, Hispanic or Latino? Percent Number
No, not Spanish, Hispanic or Latino 95% N=398
Yes, I consider myself to be Spanish, Hispanic or Latino 5% N=20
Total 100% N=418
Table 9: Question D10
What is your race?
(Mark one or more races to indicate what race you consider yourself to be.) Percent Number
White 91% N=385
Two or more races 5% N=22
Black or African American 3% N=13
Asian 3% N=12
Some other race 1% N=3
American Indian or Alaskan Native 1% N=3
Middle Eastern or North African 1% N=2
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0% N=0
Total may exceed 100% as respondents could select more than one answer.
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Table 10: Question D11
In which category is your age? Percent Number
18-24 years 1% N=5
25-34 years 14% N=60
35-44 years 16% N=70
45-54 years 17% N=74
55-64 years 14% N=60
65-84 years 31% N=137
85 years or older 7% N=29
Total 100% N=435
Table 11: Question D12
What is your gender/gender identity? Percent Number
Female 56% N=239
Male 43% N=185
Non-binary 0% N=0
Prefer to identify another way 0% N=2
Total 100% N=426
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Appendix B: Complete Survey Frequencies
The following pages contain a complete set of responses to each question on the survey. For questions that included a “don’t know” or “no
opinion” response option, two tables for that question are provided: the first excludes the “don’t know” or “no opinion” responses and the
second includes those response options.
Table 12: Question 1 - Excluding Don't Know Responses
How would you rate the quality of life in Edina? Percent Number
Excellent 47% N=200
Good 46% N=196
Fair 5% N=22
Poor 3% N=11
Total 100% N=429
Table 13: Question 1 - Including Don't Know Responses
How would you rate the quality of life in Edina? Percent Number
Excellent 47% N=200
Good 46% N=196
Fair 5% N=22
Poor 3% N=11
Don't know 0% N=0
Total 100% N=429
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Table 14: Question 2 - Excluding Don't Know Responses
Please rate each of the following characteristics as
they relate to Edina as a community: Excellent Good Fair Poor Total
Overall feeling of safety in Edina 38% N=167 52% N=231 8% N=34 2% N=10 100% N=443
Overall ease of getting to the places you usually have
to visit 37% N=166 46% N=205 12% N=52 5% N=20 100% N=444
Quality of overall natural environment in Edina 39% N=168 49% N=213 10% N=42 3% N=11 100% N=434
Overall established "built environment" of Edina
(including overall design, buildings, parks and
transportation systems) 28% N=125 50% N=218 18% N=77 4% N=20 100% N=439
Health and wellness opportunities in Edina 47% N=199 42% N=180 10% N=44 1% N=3 100% N=426
Overall opportunities for education and enrichment 46% N=192 41% N=169 11% N=48 2% N=7 100% N=415
Overall economic health of Edina 40% N=162 44% N=178 13% N=54 3% N=14 100% N=408
Sense of community 27% N=115 42% N=180 23% N=100 8% N=32 100% N=427
Overall image or reputation of Edina 39% N=172 39% N=173 19% N=85 3% N=11 100% N=440
Neighborliness of residents in Edina 36% N=157 41% N=176 16% N=68 7% N=30 100% N=432
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Table 15: Question 2 - Including Don't Know Responses
Please rate each of the following
characteristics as they relate to Edina
as a community: Excellent Good Fair Poor
Don't
know Total
Overall feeling of safety in Edina 38% N=167 52% N=231 8% N=34 2% N=10 0% N=0 100% N=443
Overall ease of getting to the places you
usually have to visit 37% N=166 46% N=205 12% N=52 5% N=20 0% N=0 100% N=444
Quality of overall natural environment in
Edina 39% N=168 49% N=213 10% N=42 3% N=11 0% N=1 100% N=435
Overall established "built environment"
of Edina (including overall design,
buildings, parks and transportation
systems) 28% N=125 49% N=218 17% N=77 4% N=20 1% N=5 100% N=444
Health and wellness opportunities in
Edina 45% N=199 41% N=180 10% N=44 1% N=3 4% N=17 100% N=444
Overall opportunities for education and
enrichment 43% N=192 38% N=169 11% N=48 2% N=7 6% N=27 100% N=442
Overall economic health of Edina 37% N=162 40% N=178 12% N=54 3% N=14 8% N=35 100% N=443
Sense of community 26% N=115 41% N=180 23% N=100 7% N=32 4% N=17 100% N=444
Overall image or reputation of Edina 39% N=172 39% N=173 19% N=85 2% N=11 1% N=4 100% N=444
Neighborliness of residents in Edina 36% N=157 40% N=176 16% N=68 7% N=30 2% N=7 100% N=440
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Table 16: Question 3 - Excluding Don't Know Responses
Please indicate how likely or unlikely you are
to do each of the following: Very likely
Somewhat
likely
Somewhat
unlikely
Very
unlikely Total
Recommend living in Edina to someone who
asks 64% N=277 28% N=122 4% N=18 4% N=19 100% N=435
Remain in Edina for the next five years 67% N=285 21% N=91 4% N=19 7% N=30 100% N=425
Table 17: Question 3 - Including Don't Know Responses
Please indicate how likely or
unlikely you are to do each of the
following: Very likely
Somewhat
likely
Somewhat
unlikely
Very
unlikely
Don't
know Total
Recommend living in Edina to
someone who asks 63% N=277 28% N=122 4% N=18 4% N=19 1% N=3 100% N=438
Remain in Edina for the next five
years 65% N=285 21% N=91 4% N=19 7% N=30 3% N=11 100% N=436
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Table 18: Question 4
Why did you choose to live in Edina? (Please check all that apply.) Percent Number
Location/convenience 75% N=331
Safe community 57% N=251
Amenities (e.g., parks, library, etc.) 49% N=214
Good schools 47% N=209
Good neighborhoods 47% N=207
Attractive community 46% N=203
Family lives here/born or raised here 29% N=127
Job is here (or nearby) 27% N=119
Variety/type of housing 14% N=63
Affordable housing 9% N=41
Access to public transportation 9% N=39
Other 4% N=20
Total may exceed 100% as respondents could select more than one answer. Respondents were given an opportunity to write-in an other response. Please see Appendix C:
Verbatim Responses to Open-Ended Questions.
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Table 19: Question 5 - Excluding Don't Know Responses
What one thing do you like most, if anything, about living in Edina? Percent Number
Convenient location/accessibility/walkability 45% N=157
Safe 7% N=23
Schools 10% N=34
Positive comments about quality of life and community (friendly, neighbors, peaceful, etc.) 11% N=38
Beauty/cleanliness of community 2% N=7
Parks and trails/lakes/recreation centers/open spaces 10% N=35
Raised here or close to family, job, etc. 2% N=8
Housing/neighborhoods 4% N=13
City services/infrastructure/local government 3% N=10
Other 7% N=24
Total 100% N=348
Respondents were given an opportunity to write-in a response. The responses were reviewed and grouped into the above categories. Please see Appendix C: Verbatim
Responses to Open-Ended Questions.
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Table 20: Question 5 - Including Don't Know Responses
What one thing do you like most, if anything, about living in
Edina? Percent Number
Convenient location/accessibility/walkability 44% N=157
Safe 6% N=23
Schools 9% N=34
Positive comments about quality of life and community (friendly,
neighbors, peaceful, etc.) 11% N=38
Beauty/cleanliness of community 2% N=7
Parks and trails/lakes/recreation centers/open spaces 10% N=35
Raised here or close to family, job, etc. 2% N=8
Housing/neighborhoods 4% N=13
City services/infrastructure/local government 3% N=10
Other 7% N=24
Don't know/nothing 2% N=7
Total 100% N=356
Respondents were given an opportunity to write-in a response. The responses were reviewed and grouped into the above categories. Please see Appendix C: Verbatim
Responses to Open-Ended Questions.
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Table 21: Question 6 - Excluding Don't Know Responses
What would you say is the most serious issue facing Edina at this time? Please be specific (e.g., note if
the issue/problem is "too much" or "too little"). Percent Number
More affordable housing needed 13% N=44
Traffic and infrastructure (road maintenance, snow removal, sidewalks, etc.) 17% N=57
Schools/education 4% N=13
Lack of diversity and sense of community 3% N=10
Growth/overcrowding/density 1% N=3
City government (fiscal responsibility, taxes, planning, etc.) 13% N=44
Safety/crime 12% N=41
Water quality/environmental issues 3% N=12
Economic development 1% N=2
Cost of Living 5% N=18
Overdevelopment/wrong type of development, teardowns 19% N=65
Too much focus on affordable housing 0% N=1
Homelessness 3% N=10
Other 7% N=24
Total 100% N=344
Respondents were given an opportunity to write-in a response. The responses were reviewed and grouped into the above categories. Please see Appendix C: Verbatim
Responses to Open-Ended Questions.
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Table 22: Question 6 - Including Don't Know Responses
What would you say is the most serious issue facing Edina at this time? Please be specific (e.g., note if
the issue/problem is "too much" or "too little"). Percent Number
More affordable housing needed 12% N=44
Traffic and infrastructure (road maintenance, snow removal, sidewalks, etc.) 16% N=57
Schools/education 4% N=13
Lack of diversity and sense of community 3% N=10
Growth/overcrowding/density 1% N=3
City government (fiscal responsibility, taxes, planning, etc.) 12% N=44
Safety/crime 12% N=41
Water quality/environmental issues 3% N=12
Economic development 1% N=2
Cost of Living 5% N=18
Overdevelopment/wrong type of development, teardowns 18% N=65
Too much focus on affordable housing 0% N=1
Homelessness 3% N=10
Other 7% N=24
Don't know/nothing 3% N=12
Total 100% N=356
Respondents were given an opportunity to write-in a response. The responses were reviewed and grouped into the above categories. Please see Appendix C: Verbatim
Responses to Open-Ended Questions.
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Table 23: Question 7 - Excluding Don't Know Responses
Please rate how safe or
unsafe you feel: Very safe
Somewhat
safe
Neither safe nor
unsafe
Somewhat
unsafe
Very
unsafe Total
In your neighborhood 58% N=255 33% N=147 4% N=17 5% N=21 0% N=1 100% N=441
In the 50th & France area
(downtown area) 48% N=200 39% N=164 8% N=34 5% N=20 0% N=1 100% N=419
In the greater Southdale area 21% N=90 44% N=190 16% N=68 16% N=71 3% N=13 100% N=433
Table 24: Question 7 - Including Don't Know Responses
Please rate how safe
or unsafe you feel: Very safe
Somewhat
safe
Neither safe
nor unsafe
Somewhat
unsafe
Very
unsafe
Don't
know Total
In your
neighborhood 58% N=255 33% N=147 4% N=17 5% N=21 0% N=1 0% N=0 100% N=441
In the 50th & France
area (downtown area) 45% N=200 37% N=164 8% N=34 4% N=20 0% N=1 6% N=25 100% N=444
In the greater
Southdale area 20% N=90 43% N=190 15% N=68 16% N=71 3% N=13 2% N=9 100% N=442
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Table 25: Question 8 - Excluding Don't Know Responses
Please rate how welcoming Edina is as
a community:
Very
welcoming Welcoming
Somewhat
welcoming
Not
welcoming Total
For people of all races 20% N=75 42% N=156 34% N=125 4% N=16 100% N=372
For people of all religions 23% N=82 49% N=172 25% N=90 3% N=9 100% N=353
For people of all ethnicities 21% N=76 40% N=141 35% N=126 4% N=13 100% N=356
For people who have a lower income 12% N=43 20% N=72 38% N=139 30% N=108 100% N=362
For people of all ages 36% N=140 43% N=169 21% N=81 1% N=3 100% N=394
For people of all abilities 32% N=112 40% N=140 23% N=82 4% N=15 100% N=350
For people of all gender identities 26% N=85 40% N=129 29% N=95 5% N=17 100% N=326
For people of all sexual orientations 25% N=84 43% N=143 28% N=94 4% N=12 100% N=333
For all people 19% N=72 49% N=190 30% N=115 2% N=8 100% N=386
Table 26: Question 8 - Including Don't Know Responses
Please rate how welcoming
Edina is as a community:
Very
welcoming Welcoming
Somewhat
welcoming
Not
welcoming Don't know Total
For people of all races 17% N=75 36% N=156 29% N=125 4% N=16 14% N=60 100% N=432
For people of all religions 19% N=82 40% N=172 21% N=90 2% N=9 18% N=75 100% N=429
For people of all ethnicities 18% N=76 33% N=141 29% N=126 3% N=13 17% N=73 100% N=429
For people who have a lower
income 10% N=43 17% N=72 33% N=139 25% N=108 15% N=64 100% N=426
For people of all ages 32% N=140 39% N=169 19% N=81 1% N=3 9% N=39 100% N=432
For people of all abilities 26% N=112 33% N=140 19% N=82 4% N=15 19% N=80 100% N=430
For people of all gender
identities 20% N=85 30% N=129 22% N=95 4% N=17 24% N=102 100% N=427
For people of all sexual
orientations 20% N=84 33% N=143 22% N=94 3% N=12 22% N=96 100% N=429
For all people 17% N=72 45% N=190 27% N=115 2% N=8 10% N=42 100% N=427
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Table 27: Question 9 - Excluding Don't Know Responses
Please rate how much of a
problem, if at all, you feel each
of the following is in Edina.
Not a
problem
Minor
problem
Moderate
problem
Major
problem
Extreme
problem Total
Traffic speeding in your
neighborhood 24% N=105 35% N=151 25% N=109 12% N=51 5% N=21 100% N=438
Stop sign violations in your
neighborhood 41% N=171 27% N=114 17% N=71 10% N=42 5% N=20 100% N=418
Violent crime 58% N=236 31% N=124 8% N=33 2% N=9 0% N=1 100% N=404
Drugs 60% N=212 29% N=101 8% N=27 2% N=7 2% N=8 100% N=355
Youth crimes 39% N=144 33% N=124 19% N=70 6% N=23 3% N=11 100% N=371
Vandalism and property crimes 35% N=140 38% N=151 22% N=88 2% N=8 2% N=10 100% N=397
Hate crimes and
bias/discrimination offenses 59% N=187 33% N=103 6% N=20 1% N=3 1% N=2 100% N=316
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Table 28: Question 9 - Including Don't Know Responses
Please rate how much
of a problem, if at all,
you feel each of the
following is in Edina.
Not a
problem
Minor
problem
Moderate
problem
Major
problem
Extreme
problem Don't know Total
Traffic speeding in
your neighborhood 24% N=105 34% N=151 25% N=109 12% N=51 5% N=21 1% N=4 100% N=442
Stop sign violations in
your neighborhood 39% N=171 26% N=114 16% N=71 10% N=42 4% N=20 5% N=23 100% N=441
Violent crime 53% N=236 28% N=124 7% N=33 2% N=9 0% N=1 9% N=38 100% N=442
Drugs 48% N=212 23% N=101 6% N=27 2% N=7 2% N=8 20% N=86 100% N=441
Youth crimes 33% N=144 28% N=124 16% N=70 5% N=23 2% N=11 16% N=71 100% N=442
Vandalism and
property crimes 32% N=140 34% N=151 20% N=88 2% N=8 2% N=10 10% N=43 100% N=440
Hate crimes and
bias/discrimination
offenses 42% N=187 23% N=103 5% N=20 1% N=3 0% N=2 28% N=125 100% N=441
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Table 29: Question 10 - Excluding Don't Know Responses
Please rate each of the following characteristics
as they relate to Edina as a whole: Excellent Good Fair Poor Total
Traffic flow on major streets 13% N=57 48% N=210 28% N=121 11% N=46 100% N=434
Ease of public parking 25% N=109 47% N=202 22% N=94 5% N=23 100% N=428
Ease of travel by car in Edina 32% N=139 47% N=206 18% N=79 3% N=14 100% N=438
Ease of travel by bicycle in Edina 22% N=72 39% N=129 28% N=93 10% N=34 100% N=328
Ease of walking in Edina 32% N=137 38% N=162 20% N=85 10% N=43 100% N=428
Availability of paths and walking trails 40% N=171 40% N=170 16% N=68 4% N=19 100% N=427
Air quality 37% N=154 48% N=201 12% N=50 3% N=11 100% N=416
Cleanliness of Edina 47% N=203 46% N=202 7% N=29 0% N=2 100% N=436
Public places where people want to spend time 43% N=187 43% N=187 11% N=48 2% N=9 100% N=432
Variety of housing options 21% N=83 34% N=134 29% N=114 15% N=58 100% N=389
Availability of quality affordable housing 14% N=47 21% N=72 32% N=108 33% N=113 100% N=340
Fitness opportunities (including exercise classes and
paths or trails, etc.) 44% N=184 44% N=186 10% N=43 2% N=6 100% N=420
Recreational opportunities 43% N=177 46% N=189 9% N=37 2% N=9 100% N=412
K-12 education 59% N=204 29% N=102 10% N=33 2% N=8 100% N=347
Adult educational opportunities 36% N=128 46% N=164 15% N=54 3% N=10 100% N=356
Opportunities to attend cultural/arts/music activities 33% N=128 44% N=172 21% N=82 2% N=10 100% N=392
Employment opportunities 26% N=69 46% N=123 24% N=65 5% N=13 100% N=271
Shopping opportunities 57% N=241 35% N=150 7% N=28 1% N=4 100% N=424
Cost of living in Edina 6% N=28 30% N=126 39% N=167 25% N=105 100% N=425
Overall quality of business and service
establishments in Edina 34% N=143 55% N=233 11% N=45 0% N=2 100% N=423
Overall quality of commercial redevelopment in
Edina 23% N=81 44% N=157 25% N=89 9% N=32 100% N=359
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Please rate each of the following characteristics
as they relate to Edina as a whole: Excellent Good Fair Poor Total
Overall quality of residential redevelopment in Edina 20% N=74 35% N=129 27% N=98 18% N=65 100% N=366
Opportunities to participate in social events and
activities 24% N=93 49% N=187 22% N=86 4% N=17 100% N=384
Opportunities to volunteer 27% N=85 50% N=158 17% N=55 5% N=17 100% N=315
Opportunities to participate in community matters 28% N=95 47% N=160 19% N=63 6% N=20 100% N=338
Table 30: Question 10 - Including Don't Know Responses
Please rate each of the following
characteristics as they relate to
Edina as a whole: Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't know Total
Traffic flow on major streets 13% N=57 48% N=210 28% N=121 11% N=46 1% N=4 100% N=438
Ease of public parking 25% N=109 46% N=202 22% N=94 5% N=23 2% N=9 100% N=438
Ease of travel by car in Edina 32% N=139 47% N=206 18% N=79 3% N=14 1% N=3 100% N=441
Ease of travel by bicycle in Edina 16% N=72 30% N=129 21% N=93 8% N=34 25% N=108 100% N=437
Ease of walking in Edina 32% N=137 38% N=162 20% N=85 10% N=43 1% N=5 100% N=433
Availability of paths and walking
trails 39% N=171 39% N=170 15% N=68 4% N=19 3% N=13 100% N=440
Air quality 35% N=154 46% N=201 11% N=50 2% N=11 5% N=23 100% N=439
Cleanliness of Edina 47% N=203 46% N=202 7% N=29 0% N=2 0% N=1 100% N=437
Public places where people want to
spend time 43% N=187 42% N=187 11% N=48 2% N=9 2% N=9 100% N=441
Variety of housing options 19% N=83 31% N=134 26% N=114 13% N=58 10% N=44 100% N=433
Availability of quality affordable
housing 11% N=47 17% N=72 25% N=108 26% N=113 21% N=88 100% N=428
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Please rate each of the following
characteristics as they relate to
Edina as a whole: Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't know Total
Fitness opportunities (including
exercise classes and paths or trails,
etc.) 42% N=184 43% N=186 10% N=43 1% N=6 3% N=13 100% N=433
Recreational opportunities 41% N=177 44% N=189 9% N=37 2% N=9 5% N=20 100% N=431
K-12 education 47% N=204 23% N=102 8% N=33 2% N=8 20% N=89 100% N=435
Adult educational opportunities 29% N=128 38% N=164 12% N=54 2% N=10 19% N=82 100% N=438
Opportunities to attend
cultural/arts/music activities 29% N=128 39% N=172 19% N=82 2% N=10 10% N=46 100% N=438
Employment opportunities 16% N=69 29% N=123 15% N=65 3% N=13 37% N=159 100% N=430
Shopping opportunities 57% N=241 35% N=150 7% N=28 1% N=4 1% N=2 100% N=426
Cost of living in Edina 6% N=28 29% N=126 39% N=167 24% N=105 2% N=7 100% N=432
Overall quality of business and
service establishments in Edina 33% N=143 54% N=233 10% N=45 0% N=2 2% N=10 100% N=433
Overall quality of commercial
redevelopment in Edina 19% N=81 36% N=157 21% N=89 7% N=32 17% N=73 100% N=433
Overall quality of residential
redevelopment in Edina 17% N=74 30% N=129 23% N=98 15% N=65 14% N=60 100% N=426
Opportunities to participate in social
events and activities 22% N=93 43% N=187 20% N=86 4% N=17 12% N=50 100% N=434
Opportunities to volunteer 20% N=85 36% N=158 13% N=55 4% N=17 28% N=120 100% N=435
Opportunities to participate in
community matters 22% N=95 37% N=160 15% N=63 5% N=20 22% N=93 100% N=431
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Table 31: Question 11 - Excluding Don't Know Responses
Please rate the following aspects of drinking
water in Edina: Excellent Good Fair Poor Total
Appearance 37% N=156 42% N=179 14% N=61 7% N=31 100% N=427
Taste 28% N=119 37% N=160 18% N=75 18% N=76 100% N=430
Odor 33% N=137 40% N=168 18% N=74 10% N=40 100% N=418
Hardness 10% N=40 22% N=91 20% N=81 47% N=191 100% N=403
Reliability 45% N=189 40% N=167 8% N=35 7% N=28 100% N=419
Safety 42% N=154 40% N=146 11% N=40 7% N=27 100% N=367
Table 32: Question 11 - Including Don't Know Responses
Please rate the following aspects of
drinking water in Edina: Excellent Good Fair Poor
Don't
know Total
Appearance 35% N=156 41% N=179 14% N=61 7% N=31 3% N=13 100% N=440
Taste 27% N=119 36% N=160 17% N=75 17% N=76 3% N=12 100% N=442
Odor 31% N=137 38% N=168 17% N=74 9% N=40 4% N=19 100% N=438
Hardness 9% N=40 21% N=91 18% N=81 44% N=191 8% N=35 100% N=438
Reliability 43% N=189 38% N=167 8% N=35 6% N=28 5% N=21 100% N=440
Safety 35% N=154 33% N=146 9% N=40 6% N=27 17% N=74 100% N=441
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Table 33: Question 12 (Use)
First, tell us about how many times
in the last 12 months, if ever, you
or other household members used
any of the following Edina Parks &
Recreation Department amenities. Never
Once or
twice
3 to 12
times
13 to 26
times
More than 26
times Total
Trails 16% N=66 12% N=49 26% N=109 16% N=65 30% N=125 100% N=414
Dog parks/off-leash areas 84% N=354 8% N=33 3% N=14 2% N=9 2% N=10 100% N=420
Neighborhood parks 10% N=42 11% N=46 27% N=116 18% N=78 34% N=144 100% N=425
Large community athletic fields 52% N=219 18% N=78 13% N=53 8% N=34 9% N=38 100% N=422
Edinborough Park 54% N=227 22% N=95 14% N=61 5% N=20 5% N=21 100% N=423
Centennial Lakes Park 16% N=69 22% N=95 38% N=164 15% N=63 9% N=40 100% N=431
Edina Aquatic Center 77% N=316 11% N=47 8% N=32 2% N=8 2% N=9 100% N=412
Edina Senior Center 81% N=341 8% N=34 6% N=25 3% N=13 1% N=6 100% N=419
Braemar Arena (ice arena) 76% N=316 9% N=39 6% N=26 2% N=9 6% N=27 100% N=417
Braemar Golf Course 64% N=270 11% N=46 14% N=59 5% N=22 6% N=25 100% N=422
Braemar Golf Dome 73% N=305 13% N=54 11% N=46 2% N=7 2% N=9 100% N=421
Braemar Field (sports dome) 74% N=307 8% N=33 10% N=41 4% N=15 4% N=18 100% N=413
Edina Art Center 79% N=328 13% N=56 7% N=28 1% N=3 0% N=0 100% N=415
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Table 34: Question 12 (Quality) - Excluding Don't Know Responses
Then please rate the quality of each, regardless of
your household's use of the amenities. Excellent Good Fair Poor Total
Trails 47% N=156 42% N=139 9% N=31 1% N=3 100% N=329
Dog parks/off-leash areas 37% N=34 37% N=33 21% N=19 5% N=4 100% N=90
Neighborhood parks 51% N=180 41% N=143 6% N=22 1% N=5 100% N=349
Large community athletic fields 48% N=101 45% N=94 7% N=15 0% N=0 100% N=211
Edinborough Park 40% N=86 51% N=109 9% N=19 0% N=1 100% N=215
Centennial Lakes Park 64% N=213 32% N=108 4% N=13 0% N=0 100% N=335
Edina Aquatic Center 50% N=74 40% N=59 8% N=12 3% N=4 100% N=149
Edina Senior Center 55% N=54 34% N=34 11% N=11 0% N=0 100% N=99
Braemar Arena (ice arena) 44% N=61 40% N=55 13% N=18 3% N=4 100% N=137
Braemar Golf Course 54% N=91 39% N=66 6% N=10 0% N=0 100% N=168
Braemar Golf Dome 53% N=68 40% N=51 7% N=9 0% N=0 100% N=128
Braemar Field (sports dome) 48% N=61 41% N=52 11% N=14 1% N=1 100% N=128
Edina Art Center 33% N=37 48% N=52 15% N=17 4% N=4 100% N=110
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Table 35: Question 12 (Quality) - Including Don't Know Responses
Then please rate the quality of each,
regardless of your household's use of
the amenities. Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't know Total
Trails 43% N=156 38% N=139 9% N=31 1% N=3 9% N=33 100% N=362
Dog parks/off-leash areas 10% N=34 10% N=33 6% N=19 1% N=4 74% N=253 100% N=343
Neighborhood parks 49% N=180 39% N=143 6% N=22 1% N=5 5% N=18 100% N=367
Large community athletic fields 29% N=101 27% N=94 4% N=15 0% N=0 39% N=136 100% N=346
Edinborough Park 25% N=86 32% N=109 6% N=19 0% N=1 38% N=130 100% N=345
Centennial Lakes Park 58% N=213 30% N=108 4% N=13 0% N=0 8% N=31 100% N=366
Edina Aquatic Center 22% N=74 17% N=59 4% N=12 1% N=4 56% N=191 100% N=340
Edina Senior Center 16% N=54 10% N=34 3% N=11 0% N=0 70% N=232 100% N=331
Braemar Arena (ice arena) 18% N=61 16% N=55 6% N=18 1% N=4 59% N=195 100% N=333
Braemar Golf Course 27% N=91 19% N=66 3% N=10 0% N=0 51% N=175 100% N=343
Braemar Golf Dome 20% N=68 15% N=51 3% N=9 0% N=0 62% N=206 100% N=334
Braemar Field (sports dome) 19% N=61 16% N=52 4% N=14 0% N=1 61% N=202 100% N=330
Edina Art Center 11% N=37 16% N=52 5% N=17 1% N=4 67% N=220 100% N=330
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Table 36: Question 13 - Excluding Don't Know Responses
Please rate the quality of each of the following
services in Edina: Excellent Good Fair Poor Total
Police services 56% N=214 35% N=135 7% N=28 2% N=7 100% N=385
Fire services 67% N=231 27% N=92 6% N=21 0% N=2 100% N=345
Ambulance or emergency medical services 70% N=203 25% N=72 5% N=15 1% N=2 100% N=291
Crime prevention 31% N=105 50% N=169 15% N=50 5% N=17 100% N=341
Fire prevention and education 45% N=117 43% N=114 11% N=28 1% N=3 100% N=262
Traffic enforcement 27% N=100 46% N=170 21% N=77 6% N=21 100% N=367
Street repair 21% N=88 40% N=170 26% N=110 13% N=53 100% N=421
Street cleaning 36% N=150 47% N=194 11% N=47 6% N=24 100% N=416
Street lighting 30% N=127 49% N=209 14% N=61 6% N=27 100% N=423
Snow removal 58% N=248 30% N=127 11% N=49 2% N=7 100% N=431
Sidewalk maintenance 32% N=120 45% N=171 15% N=57 8% N=29 100% N=377
Traffic signal timing 19% N=82 51% N=217 22% N=93 8% N=32 100% N=424
Bus or transit services 19% N=44 46% N=105 23% N=51 12% N=27 100% N=227
Garbage collection 40% N=155 48% N=185 10% N=40 2% N=6 100% N=386
Recycling 38% N=150 48% N=191 13% N=54 1% N=5 100% N=399
Organics recycling 42% N=113 39% N=107 11% N=31 8% N=21 100% N=272
Yard waste pickup 39% N=109 41% N=114 15% N=42 4% N=12 100% N=278
Storm drainage 31% N=105 55% N=189 12% N=41 2% N=7 100% N=341
Drinking water 31% N=130 31% N=130 22% N=94 17% N=71 100% N=426
Sewer services 36% N=122 46% N=156 17% N=58 0% N=1 100% N=336
Utility billing 25% N=92 47% N=173 21% N=76 7% N=26 100% N=367
City parks 49% N=203 44% N=182 7% N=28 1% N=3 100% N=416
Park maintenance 44% N=181 50% N=208 5% N=22 1% N=3 100% N=413
Condition of trails and sidewalks 35% N=142 52% N=211 11% N=44 2% N=9 100% N=407
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Please rate the quality of each of the following
services in Edina: Excellent Good Fair Poor Total
Recreation programs or classes 37% N=107 49% N=141 10% N=29 3% N=9 100% N=286
Land use, planning and zoning 15% N=50 41% N=135 28% N=90 16% N=51 100% N=327
Code enforcement (weeds, abandoned buildings,
etc.) 26% N=70 45% N=123 22% N=59 7% N=18 100% N=270
Animal control 31% N=74 53% N=127 12% N=29 4% N=8 100% N=238
Economic development 25% N=76 44% N=136 21% N=63 11% N=33 100% N=308
Public health services 38% N=96 49% N=124 12% N=30 1% N=3 100% N=253
Public information services/communication from the
City 33% N=126 47% N=176 18% N=67 2% N=8 100% N=378
Cable television (Comcast/Xfinity) 17% N=57 38% N=131 32% N=111 13% N=44 100% N=343
Fiber/home internet connection 27% N=91 36% N=122 29% N=98 8% N=28 100% N=339
Emergency preparedness (services that prepare the
community for natural disasters or other emergency
situations) 32% N=89 51% N=141 12% N=32 5% N=13 100% N=274
Edina open space 25% N=84 48% N=163 22% N=76 5% N=15 100% N=339
City-sponsored special events (Night to Unite, Winter
Ice Festival, Days of Remembrance, etc.)
21% N=60 55% N=152 20% N=56 4% N=10 100% N=277
Overall quality of services provided by the City of
Edina 32% N=132 53% N=219 13% N=52 3% N=11 100% N=415
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Table 37: Question 13 - Including Don't Know Responses
Please rate the quality of each of
the following services in Edina: Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't know Total
Police services 49% N=214 31% N=135 7% N=28 1% N=7 12% N=53 100% N=437
Fire services 53% N=231 21% N=92 5% N=21 0% N=2 20% N=87 100% N=432
Ambulance or emergency medical
services 47% N=203 17% N=72 3% N=15 0% N=2 33% N=142 100% N=433
Crime prevention 25% N=105 39% N=169 12% N=50 4% N=17 21% N=88 100% N=429
Fire prevention and education 27% N=117 26% N=114 6% N=28 1% N=3 39% N=169 100% N=431
Traffic enforcement 23% N=100 40% N=170 18% N=77 5% N=21 14% N=62 100% N=429
Street repair 20% N=88 39% N=170 25% N=110 12% N=53 3% N=15 100% N=436
Street cleaning 34% N=150 45% N=194 11% N=47 6% N=24 5% N=21 100% N=437
Street lighting 29% N=127 48% N=209 14% N=61 6% N=27 2% N=10 100% N=433
Snow removal 57% N=248 29% N=127 11% N=49 2% N=7 1% N=6 100% N=437
Sidewalk maintenance 28% N=120 40% N=171 13% N=57 7% N=29 13% N=55 100% N=432
Traffic signal timing 19% N=82 49% N=217 21% N=93 7% N=32 3% N=14 100% N=438
Bus or transit services 10% N=44 24% N=105 12% N=51 6% N=27 47% N=201 100% N=428
Garbage collection 36% N=155 43% N=185 9% N=40 1% N=6 10% N=42 100% N=428
Recycling 35% N=150 44% N=191 12% N=54 1% N=5 7% N=32 100% N=431
Organics recycling 26% N=113 25% N=107 7% N=31 5% N=21 37% N=158 100% N=430
Yard waste pickup 26% N=109 27% N=114 10% N=42 3% N=12 35% N=148 100% N=426
Storm drainage 24% N=105 44% N=189 9% N=41 2% N=7 20% N=87 100% N=428
Drinking water 30% N=130 30% N=130 22% N=94 17% N=71 2% N=7 100% N=433
Sewer services 28% N=122 36% N=156 13% N=58 0% N=1 22% N=96 100% N=432
Utility billing 21% N=92 40% N=173 18% N=76 6% N=26 14% N=62 100% N=429
City parks 47% N=203 42% N=182 6% N=28 1% N=3 3% N=14 100% N=430
Park maintenance 42% N=181 48% N=208 5% N=22 1% N=3 5% N=20 100% N=434
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Please rate the quality of each of
the following services in Edina: Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't know Total
Condition of trails and sidewalks 33% N=142 49% N=211 10% N=44 2% N=9 5% N=22 100% N=429
Recreation programs or classes 25% N=107 33% N=141 7% N=29 2% N=9 34% N=144 100% N=430
Land use, planning and zoning 12% N=50 31% N=135 21% N=90 12% N=51 24% N=104 100% N=431
Code enforcement (weeds,
abandoned buildings, etc.) 16% N=70 29% N=123 14% N=59 4% N=18 37% N=159 100% N=429
Animal control 17% N=74 30% N=127 7% N=29 2% N=8 45% N=192 100% N=430
Economic development 18% N=76 32% N=136 15% N=63 8% N=33 28% N=119 100% N=427
Public health services 23% N=96 29% N=124 7% N=30 1% N=3 41% N=173 100% N=426
Public information
services/communication from the City 30% N=126 42% N=176 16% N=67 2% N=8 11% N=46 100% N=424
Cable television (Comcast/Xfinity) 13% N=57 31% N=131 26% N=111 10% N=44 20% N=87 100% N=429
Fiber/home internet connection 21% N=91 28% N=122 23% N=98 6% N=28 21% N=92 100% N=432
Emergency preparedness (services
that prepare the community for
natural disasters or other emergency
situations) 21% N=89 33% N=141 7% N=32 3% N=13 36% N=154 100% N=428
Edina open space 20% N=84 38% N=163 18% N=76 4% N=15 20% N=86 100% N=425
City-sponsored special events (Night
to Unite, Winter Ice Festival, Days of
Remembrance, etc.)
14% N=60 36% N=152 13% N=56 2% N=10 35% N=150 100% N=428
Overall quality of services provided
by the City of Edina 31% N=132 51% N=219 12% N=52 3% N=11 3% N=13 100% N=428
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Table 38: Question 14 - Excluding Don't Know Responses
Please rate the following categories of Edina
government performance: Excellent Good Fair Poor Total
The value of services for the taxes paid to Edina 26% N=106 43% N=173 20% N=83 11% N=44 100% N=406
The job Edina government does at welcoming resident
involvement 21% N=69 43% N=137 25% N=82 11% N=35 100% N=323
Overall confidence in Edina government 27% N=109 36% N=148 22% N=90 15% N=61 100% N=408
Generally acting in the best interest of the community 28% N=113 37% N=152 21% N=83 14% N=57 100% N=405
Treating all residents fairly 25% N=87 42% N=150 19% N=68 14% N=49 100% N=355
Table 39: Question 14 - Including Don't Know Responses
Please rate the following categories
of Edina government performance: Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't know Total
The value of services for the taxes paid
to Edina 24% N=106 40% N=173 19% N=83 10% N=44 7% N=30 100% N=436
The job Edina government does at
welcoming resident involvement 16% N=69 32% N=137 19% N=82 8% N=35 24% N=104 100% N=427
Overall confidence in Edina
government 25% N=109 34% N=148 21% N=90 14% N=61 5% N=22 100% N=430
Generally acting in the best interest of
the community 26% N=113 35% N=152 19% N=83 13% N=57 6% N=26 100% N=431
Treating all residents fairly 20% N=87 35% N=150 16% N=68 12% N=49 17% N=71 100% N=426
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Table 40: Question 15 - Excluding Don't Know Responses
Please rate your impression of City employees: Excellent Good Fair Poor Total
Knowledge 36% N=116 49% N=157 11% N=36 4% N=12 100% N=320
Courtesy 42% N=140 43% N=145 9% N=30 6% N=19 100% N=334
Responsiveness 38% N=125 45% N=150 11% N=37 6% N=20 100% N=332
Follow-up (got back to you or took action if needed) 37% N=109 39% N=115 16% N=47 8% N=22 100% N=293
Overall customer service 38% N=126 45% N=152 14% N=49 3% N=9 100% N=336
Table 41: Question 15 - Including Don't Know Responses
Please rate your impression of City
employees: Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't know Total
Knowledge 27% N=116 37% N=157 8% N=36 3% N=12 25% N=108 100% N=429
Courtesy 33% N=140 34% N=145 7% N=30 4% N=19 22% N=94 100% N=428
Responsiveness 29% N=125 35% N=150 9% N=37 5% N=20 22% N=95 100% N=428
Follow-up (got back to you or took
action if needed) 26% N=109 27% N=115 11% N=47 5% N=22 31% N=132 100% N=425
Overall customer service 30% N=126 36% N=152 11% N=49 2% N=9 21% N=90 100% N=427
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Table 42: Question 16 - Excluding Don't Know Responses
Considering your property taxes in comparison to neighboring cities, do you feel property taxes in
Edina are… Percent Number
Very high 20% N=76
Somewhat high 39% N=149
About average 33% N=124
Somewhat low 4% N=16
Very low 4% N=16
Total 100% N=381
Table 43: Question 16 - Including Don't Know Responses
Considering your property taxes in comparison to neighboring cities, do you feel property taxes in
Edina are… Percent Number
Very high 18% N=76
Somewhat high 35% N=149
About average 29% N=124
Somewhat low 4% N=16
Very low 4% N=16
Don't know 11% N=47
Total 100% N=428
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Table 44: Question 17 - Excluding Don't Know Responses
To what extent would you support or oppose an increase in your property taxes to maintain City
services at their current level? Percent Number
Strongly support 8% N=30
Somewhat support 35% N=133
Somewhat oppose 30% N=114
Strongly oppose 28% N=106
Total 100% N=383
Table 45: Question 17 - Including Don't Know Responses
To what extent would you support or oppose an increase in your property taxes to maintain City
services at their current level? Percent Number
Strongly support 7% N=30
Somewhat support 32% N=133
Somewhat oppose 27% N=114
Strongly oppose 25% N=106
Don't know 9% N=40
Total 100% N=423
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Table 46: Question 18 - Excluding Don't Know Responses
How much do you agree or disagree with
each of the following statements?
Strongly
agree
Somewhat
agree
Somewhat
disagree
Strongly
disagree Total
The City of Edina effectively manages taxpayer
money 21% N=75 48% N=174 17% N=63 13% N=47 100% N=359
The City of Edina should raise taxes annually in
increments to cover increased cost of services
over time 11% N=44 47% N=184 23% N=88 19% N=74 100% N=390
The City of Edina should only raise taxes as
needed, even if in larger increments, to cover
the cost of services as they increase 10% N=40 41% N=161 30% N=117 18% N=70 100% N=389
The City of Edina should reduce public services
to avoid future tax increases 8% N=30 21% N=80 30% N=117 42% N=162 100% N=390
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Table 47: Question 18 - Including Don't Know Responses
How much do you agree or
disagree with each of the
following statements?
Strongly
agree
Somewhat
agree
Somewhat
disagree
Strongly
disagree
Don't
know Total
The City of Edina effectively
manages taxpayer money 17% N=75 40% N=174 15% N=63 11% N=47 17% N=71 100% N=430
The City of Edina should raise
taxes annually in increments to
cover increased cost of services
over time 10% N=44 43% N=184 20% N=88 17% N=74 9% N=38 100% N=429
The City of Edina should only raise
taxes as needed, even if in larger
increments, to cover the cost of
services as they increase 9% N=40 37% N=161 27% N=117 16% N=70 10% N=41 100% N=429
The City of Edina should reduce
public services to avoid future tax
increases 7% N=30 19% N=80 27% N=117 38% N=162 10% N=41 100% N=431
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Table 48: Question 19 - Excluding Don't Know Responses
Please select the statement that best describes your opinion: Percent Number
I am satisfied with the current level of municipal taxes and services 49% N=189
I am willing to pay more taxes to get more services 8% N=31
I feel that I pay too much for the services I receive 23% N=89
I am willing to accept service reductions if it means lower taxes 14% N=54
My opinion is different from the ones listed here 7% N=26
Total 100% N=389
Table 49: Question 19 - Including Don't Know Responses
Please select the statement that best describes your opinion: Percent Number
I am satisfied with the current level of municipal taxes and services 44% N=189
I am willing to pay more taxes to get more services 7% N=31
I feel that I pay too much for the services I receive 21% N=89
I am willing to accept service reductions if it means lower taxes 13% N=54
My opinion is different from the ones listed here 6% N=26
I don’t have an opinion/no preference 10% N=41
Total 100% N=430
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Table 50: Question 20 - Excluding Don't Know Responses
Keeping in mind that inflation levels can impact City services, would you prefer to: Percent Number
Increase tax revenue to maintain current service levels 59% N=185
Reduce City services to offset inflation 41% N=130
Total 100% N=315
Table 51: Question 20 - Including Don't Know Responses
Keeping in mind that inflation levels can impact City services, would you prefer to: Percent Number
Increase tax revenue to maintain current service levels 44% N=185
Reduce City services to offset inflation 31% N=130
Don’t know/no opinion 25% N=105
Total 100% N=420
Table 52: Question 21 - Excluding Don't Know Responses
France Avenue is a busy thoroughfare used by about 27,000 vehicles per day. A study
identified the need to construct a dedicated bicycle/pedestrian route to connect
neighborhoods west of France Avenue to Centennial Lakes and the Edina Promenade. Several
examples have been identified for the crossing, including a traditional crosswalk, tunnel,
bridge, at-grade crossing and underpass. To what extent do you support the development of
the bicycling/pedestrian route, including the crossing? Percent Number
Strongly support 32% N=127
Somewhat support 39% N=156
Somewhat oppose 12% N=46
Strongly oppose 18% N=70
Total 100% N=400
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Table 53: Question 21 - Including Don't Know Responses
France Avenue is a busy thoroughfare used by about 27,000 vehicles per day. A study
identified the need to construct a dedicated bicycle/pedestrian route to connect
neighborhoods west of France Avenue to Centennial Lakes and the Edina Promenade. Several
examples have been identified for the crossing, including a traditional crosswalk, tunnel,
bridge, at-grade crossing and underpass. To what extent do you support the development of
the bicycling/pedestrian route, including the crossing? Percent Number
Strongly support 30% N=127
Somewhat support 37% N=156
Somewhat oppose 11% N=46
Strongly oppose 17% N=70
Don't know 6% N=24
Total 100% N=424
Table 54: Question 22 - Excluding Don't Know Responses
The City currently provides funding to some human services organizations and nonprofits
serving the community. To what extent do you support the City providing that financial
support? Percent Number
Strongly support 30% N=119
Somewhat support 42% N=163
Somewhat oppose 13% N=50
Strongly oppose 15% N=57
Total 100% N=389
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Table 55: Question 22 - Including Don't Know Responses
The City currently provides funding to some human services organizations and nonprofits
serving the community. To what extent do you support the City providing that financial
support? Percent Number
Strongly support 28% N=119
Somewhat support 38% N=163
Somewhat oppose 12% N=50
Strongly oppose 13% N=57
Don't know 9% N=41
Total 100% N=430
Table 56: Question 23
Fire Department response time is measured from the time dispatch receives a 911 call time to
the arrival of the first Fire Department unit (firetruck or ambulance, depending on the nature
of the call). Anticipated response times in the 2018 Edina Comprehensive Plan included a fire
or emergency unit on the scene within six minutes at least 90 percent of the time. In your
opinion, what time is reasonable to expect the Edina Fire Department to respond to your
home for an emergency? Percent Number
4 Minutes or less 12% N=49
5-6 Minutes 52% N=219
6-7 Minutes 30% N=127
8-9 Minutes 4% N=17
10-11 Minutes 3% N=11
Total 100% N=423
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Table 57: Question 24 - Excluding Don't Know Responses
All in all, do you think things in Edina are generally headed in the right direction, or do you
feel things are on the wrong track? Percent Number
Right direction 73% N=275
Wrong track 27% N=102
Total 100% N=378
Table 58: Question 24 - Including Don't Know Responses
All in all, do you think things in Edina are generally headed in the right direction, or do you
feel things are on the wrong track? Percent Number
Right direction 66% N=275
Wrong track 24% N=102
Don't know 10% N=41
Total 100% N=418
Table 59: Question 25 - Excluding Don't Know Responses
Other than voting, do you think that if you wanted to, you could have a say about the way
things are run in this community? Percent Number
Yes 68% N=204
No 32% N=97
Total 100% N=301
Table 60: Question 25 - Including Don't Know Responses
Other than voting, do you think that if you wanted to, you could have a say about the way
things are run in this community? Percent Number
Yes 49% N=204
No 23% N=97
Don't know 28% N=120
Total 100% N=421
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Table 61: Question 26 - Excluding Don't Know Responses
Please rate the job you feel the City government
does at each of the following: Excellent Good Fair Poor Total
Making all residents feel welcome 25% N=80 49% N=156 20% N=65 5% N=17 100% N=317
Helping new residents feel connected and integrated 20% N=53 42% N=114 27% N=73 11% N=29 100% N=269
Attracting people from diverse backgrounds 14% N=42 33% N=96 39% N=111 14% N=39 100% N=287
Valuing/respecting residents from diverse
backgrounds 20% N=60 47% N=143 25% N=74 8% N=24 100% N=301
Providing a safe and secure environment for
residents of all backgrounds 30% N=102 47% N=160 19% N=66 4% N=13 100% N=341
Table 62: Question 26 - Including Don't Know Responses
Please rate the job you feel the City
government does at each of the
following: Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't know Total
Making all residents feel welcome 19% N=80 37% N=156 15% N=65 4% N=17 26% N=110 100% N=428
Helping new residents feel connected
and integrated 12% N=53 27% N=114 17% N=73 7% N=29 37% N=157 100% N=425
Attracting people from diverse
backgrounds 10% N=42 23% N=96 26% N=111 9% N=39 32% N=133 100% N=420
Valuing/respecting residents from
diverse backgrounds 14% N=60 34% N=143 18% N=74 6% N=24 29% N=121 100% N=422
Providing a safe and secure
environment for residents of all
backgrounds 24% N=102 38% N=160 16% N=66 3% N=13 19% N=79 100% N=420
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Table 63: Question 27
To what extent, if at all, have you or someone in
your household experienced discrimination based
on each of the following in the Edina community
in the past 12 months? Never Rarely
Some of the
time
Most of the
time Total
Age 87% N=358 8% N=34 3% N=14 2% N=8 100% N=413
Gender identity 92% N=381 5% N=20 2% N=9 1% N=2 100% N=412
Race(s) 87% N=363 7% N=28 5% N=19 1% N=5 100% N=415
Ethnicity 90% N=375 6% N=24 3% N=12 1% N=3 100% N=414
National origin (birth country) 91% N=378 6% N=23 2% N=10 1% N=2 100% N=414
Religion 90% N=369 6% N=26 3% N=12 1% N=2 100% N=410
Political affiliation 72% N=297 14% N=58 11% N=45 3% N=12 100% N=412
Disability 88% N=364 7% N=29 4% N=14 1% N=5 100% N=412
Sexual orientation 94% N=385 3% N=11 2% N=9 1% N=2 100% N=407
Table 64: Question 28 - Excluding Don't Know Responses
How well, if at all, do you feel the City is managing tensions in the community related to
residential redevelopment in Edina? Percent Number
Very well 15% N=43
Somewhat well 47% N=140
Somewhat poorly 25% N=74
Very poorly 14% N=42
Total 100% N=299
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Table 65: Question 28 - Including Don't Know Responses
How well, if at all, do you feel the City is managing tensions in the community related to
residential redevelopment in Edina? Percent Number
Very well 10% N=43
Somewhat well 33% N=140
Somewhat poorly 17% N=74
Very poorly 10% N=42
Don't know 30% N=128
Total 100% N=428
Table 66: Question 29 - Excluding Don't Know Responses
Thinking about the types of
housing in Edina, how would you
rate the availability of housing for
each of the following income
groups?
Far too
much
Somewhat
too much
Right
amount
Somewhat
too little
Far too
little Total
Lower-income singles 10% N=29 7% N=21 31% N=87 19% N=53 33% N=94 100% N=284
Lower-income families 10% N=29 7% N=21 29% N=83 21% N=60 32% N=92 100% N=285
Middle-income singles 1% N=2 5% N=15 46% N=138 31% N=92 18% N=53 100% N=300
Middle-income families 1% N=3 6% N=18 44% N=138 32% N=100 18% N=57 100% N=316
High-income singles 15% N=48 21% N=70 57% N=187 3% N=10 4% N=14 100% N=329
High-income families 21% N=71 25% N=86 50% N=168 2% N=6 3% N=9 100% N=340
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Table 67: Question 29 - Including Don't Know Responses
Thinking about the
types of housing in
Edina, how would
you rate the
availability of
housing for each of
the following income
groups?
Far too
much
Somewhat
too much
Right
amount
Somewhat
too little
Far too
little Don't know Total
Lower-income singles 7% N=29 5% N=21 21% N=87 13% N=53 22% N=94 33% N=140 100% N=424
Lower-income families 7% N=29 5% N=21 20% N=83 14% N=60 22% N=92 32% N=135 100% N=420
Middle-income singles 1% N=2 4% N=15 33% N=138 22% N=92 13% N=53 28% N=116 100% N=415
Middle-income
families 1% N=3 4% N=18 33% N=138 24% N=100 14% N=57 24% N=98 100% N=413
High-income singles 11% N=48 17% N=70 44% N=187 2% N=10 3% N=14 22% N=94 100% N=423
High-income families 17% N=71 20% N=86 40% N=168 1% N=6 2% N=9 20% N=84 100% N=425
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Table 68: Question 30 - Excluding Don't Know Responses
There are different ways that a community
can try to ensure there are a wider variety of
housing choices. How important, if at all, do
you think it is that the City encourage each of
the following? Essential
Very
important
Somewhat
important
Not at all
important Total
Preservation of small starter homes (homes with
fewer rooms or other amenities that are
affordable for first-time buyers) 37% N=144 37% N=142 19% N=73 8% N=30 100% N=389
Building of more accessory dwelling units
(apartments or small homes built above garages,
in backyards, etc.) 12% N=43 20% N=76 36% N=133 32% N=120 100% N=372
Medium-density development (like townhouses) 12% N=45 26% N=100 47% N=180 16% N=62 100% N=387
Higher-density development (like apartments) 6% N=24 17% N=64 37% N=139 40% N=151 100% N=377
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Table 69: Question 30 - Including Don't Know Responses
There are different ways that a
community can try to ensure
there are a wider variety of
housing choices. How important,
if at all, do you think it is that the
City encourage each of the
following? Essential
Very
important
Somewhat
important
Not at all
important
Don't
know Total
Preservation of small starter homes
(homes with fewer rooms or other
amenities that are affordable for
first-time buyers) 34% N=144 33% N=142 17% N=73 7% N=30 9% N=38 100% N=426
Building of more accessory
dwelling units (apartments or small
homes built above garages, in
backyards, etc.) 10% N=43 18% N=76 31% N=133 28% N=120 12% N=53 100% N=425
Medium-density development (like
townhouses) 11% N=45 23% N=100 42% N=180 15% N=62 9% N=38 100% N=425
Higher-density development (like
apartments) 6% N=24 15% N=64 33% N=139 35% N=151 11% N=47 100% N=425
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Table 70: Question 31 - Excluding Don't Know Responses
Most communities have one of two systems for garbage collection: an open system or an
organized system. An open system means all haulers serve all areas, resulting in many garbage
trucks on neighborhood streets on garbage day. Residents choose their own haulers. An
organized system means haulers are assigned to specific areas, resulting in only one garbage
hauler on neighborhood streets on garbage day. The City organizes the haulers. To what extent
do you support the City changing from the current open collection process to an organized
collection system? Percent Number
Strongly support 28% N=102
Somewhat support 31% N=110
Somewhat oppose 15% N=54
Strongly oppose 26% N=93
Total 100% N=358
Table 71: Question 31 - Including Don't Know Responses
Most communities have one of two systems for garbage collection: an open system or an
organized system. An open system means all haulers serve all areas, resulting in many garbage
trucks on neighborhood streets on garbage day. Residents choose their own haulers. An
organized system means haulers are assigned to specific areas, resulting in only one garbage
hauler on neighborhood streets on garbage day. The City organizes the haulers. To what extent
do you support the City changing from the current open collection process to an organized
collection system? Percent Number
Strongly support 24% N=102
Somewhat support 26% N=110
Somewhat oppose 13% N=54
Strongly oppose 22% N=93
Don't know 15% N=64
Total 100% N=423
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Table 72: Question 32 (Quality) - Excluding Don't Know Responses
First, rate the quality of each of the following
services provided by the City of Edina. Excellent Good Fair Poor Total
Energy conservation and efficiency programs 20% N=54 57% N=150 21% N=56 2% N=4 100% N=263
Fostering natural habitats in public spaces 30% N=101 52% N=175 14% N=47 4% N=15 100% N=337
Encouraging natural habitat on residential and
commercial land 26% N=79 40% N=122 26% N=79 9% N=28 100% N=307
Increasing renewable energy programs 20% N=50 46% N=110 29% N=69 5% N=13 100% N=242
Adapting to climate change 16% N=38 40% N=97 32% N=78 12% N=28 100% N=241
Organics recycling collection services 35% N=109 41% N=128 19% N=58 5% N=16 100% N=311
Water conservation programs 18% N=44 45% N=111 28% N=68 9% N=22 100% N=245
Transportation emission (pollution) reduction (e.g.,
sidewalks, bike lanes and public electric vehicle
charging) 14% N=45 45% N=141 34% N=106 7% N=22 100% N=315
Investing in programs and creating policies to
address climate change 17% N=41 45% N=108 30% N=74 8% N=20 100% N=243
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Table 73: Question 32 (Quality) - Including Don't Know Responses
First, rate the quality of each of the
following services provided by the
City of Edina. Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't know Total
Energy conservation and efficiency
programs 13% N=54 36% N=150 13% N=56 1% N=4 36% N=151 100% N=414
Fostering natural habitats in public
spaces 24% N=101 42% N=175 11% N=47 4% N=15 18% N=76 100% N=414
Encouraging natural habitat on
residential and commercial land 19% N=79 29% N=122 19% N=79 7% N=28 26% N=106 100% N=413
Increasing renewable energy programs 12% N=50 27% N=110 17% N=69 3% N=13 41% N=171 100% N=413
Adapting to climate change 9% N=38 24% N=97 19% N=78 7% N=28 41% N=170 100% N=411
Organics recycling collection services 27% N=109 31% N=128 14% N=58 4% N=16 24% N=98 100% N=409
Water conservation programs 11% N=44 27% N=111 16% N=68 5% N=22 41% N=168 100% N=413
Transportation emission (pollution)
reduction (e.g., sidewalks, bike lanes
and public electric vehicle charging) 11% N=45 34% N=141 26% N=106 5% N=22 24% N=98 100% N=413
Investing in programs and creating
policies to address climate change 10% N=41 27% N=108 18% N=74 5% N=20 40% N=163 100% N=406
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Table 74: Question 32 (Importance) - Excluding Don't Know Responses
Then rate how important, if at all, each
service is to the Edina community. Essential
Very
important
Somewhat
important
Not at all
important Total
Energy conservation and efficiency programs 29% N=101 41% N=146 24% N=85 6% N=21 100% N=353
Fostering natural habitats in public spaces 35% N=129 41% N=150 21% N=75 3% N=11 100% N=364
Encouraging natural habitat on residential and
commercial land 30% N=105 41% N=145 23% N=81 7% N=24 100% N=355
Increasing renewable energy programs 35% N=120 33% N=112 21% N=72 11% N=36 100% N=340
Adapting to climate change 41% N=146 30% N=107 16% N=57 13% N=46 100% N=356
Organics recycling collection services 30% N=105 32% N=112 23% N=80 14% N=49 100% N=346
Water conservation programs 36% N=126 40% N=138 22% N=75 3% N=9 100% N=348
Transportation emission (pollution) reduction
(e.g., sidewalks, bike lanes and public electric
vehicle charging) 30% N=107 39% N=140 22% N=80 9% N=31 100% N=357
Investing in programs and creating policies to
address climate change 37% N=129 30% N=104 18% N=64 16% N=55 100% N=352
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Table 75: Question 32 (Importance) - Including Don't Know Responses
Then rate how important, if at
all, each service is to the Edina
community. Essential
Very
important
Somewhat
important
Not at all
important
Don't
know Total
Energy conservation and efficiency
programs 27% N=101 38% N=146 22% N=85 6% N=21 7% N=27 100% N=380
Fostering natural habitats in public
spaces 33% N=129 39% N=150 19% N=75 3% N=11 6% N=22 100% N=386
Encouraging natural habitat on
residential and commercial land 27% N=105 38% N=145 21% N=81 6% N=24 8% N=30 100% N=384
Increasing renewable energy
programs 32% N=120 29% N=112 19% N=72 10% N=36 11% N=40 100% N=380
Adapting to climate change 38% N=146 28% N=107 15% N=57 12% N=46 7% N=27 100% N=383
Organics recycling collection
services 27% N=105 29% N=112 21% N=80 13% N=49 10% N=37 100% N=383
Water conservation programs 33% N=126 36% N=138 20% N=75 2% N=9 10% N=37 100% N=385
Transportation emission (pollution)
reduction (e.g., sidewalks, bike
lanes and public electric vehicle
charging) 28% N=107 36% N=140 21% N=80 8% N=31 7% N=26 100% N=383
Investing in programs and creating
policies to address climate change 34% N=129 27% N=104 17% N=64 14% N=55 8% N=29 100% N=380
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Table 76: Question 33 - Excluding Don't Know Responses
Please rate the extent to which you use each of the following as
sources of information about Edina government and its
activities, if at all.
Not a
source
Minor
source
Major
source Total
Parks & Recreation Activities Directory 23% N=91 41% N=161 36% N=139 100% N=391
Edina Sun-Current newspaper 54% N=211 24% N=95 22% N=84 100% N=390
Edition: Edina monthly newsletter 13% N=53 40% N=165 46% N=189 100% N=407
The Minnesota Star-Tribune newspaper 41% N=165 28% N=113 31% N=124 100% N=403
City's website, EdinaMN.gov 25% N=102 48% N=192 27% N=107 100% N=402
City's engagement website, BetterTogetherEdina.org 57% N=209 31% N=114 12% N=43 100% N=366
Edina TV (Comcast channels 813 and 16) 85% N=320 12% N=44 4% N=14 100% N=377
City employees 60% N=233 27% N=105 12% N=48 100% N=387
City Council Members 75% N=292 19% N=74 6% N=25 100% N=391
Direct mail updates 20% N=81 40% N=161 40% N=162 100% N=404
Social media (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, X) 47% N=189 34% N=137 18% N=73 100% N=399
NextDoor 55% N=217 33% N=130 12% N=46 100% N=393
Online videos 81% N=308 14% N=55 5% N=18 100% N=382
City's e-mail subscription service (City Extra) 75% N=276 15% N=56 9% N=35 100% N=367
Word of mouth from friends, family or neighbors 12% N=48 52% N=209 36% N=145 100% N=401
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Table 77: Question 33 - Including Don't Know Responses
Please rate the extent to which you use each of
the following as sources of information about
Edina government and its activities, if at all.
Not a
source
Minor
source
Major
source
Don't
know Total
Parks & Recreation Activities Directory 22% N=91 38% N=161 33% N=139 7% N=30 100% N=420
Edina Sun-Current newspaper 51% N=211 23% N=95 20% N=84 7% N=27 100% N=417
Edition: Edina monthly newsletter 13% N=53 39% N=165 45% N=189 3% N=15 100% N=422
The Minnesota Star-Tribune newspaper 39% N=165 27% N=113 30% N=124 4% N=17 100% N=419
City's website, EdinaMN.gov 24% N=102 46% N=192 26% N=107 4% N=18 100% N=420
City's engagement website, BetterTogetherEdina.org 50% N=209 27% N=114 10% N=43 13% N=52 100% N=418
Edina TV (Comcast channels 813 and 16) 76% N=320 11% N=44 3% N=14 10% N=42 100% N=420
City employees 56% N=233 25% N=105 12% N=48 7% N=30 100% N=416
City Council Members 70% N=292 18% N=74 6% N=25 7% N=28 100% N=419
Direct mail updates 19% N=81 38% N=161 39% N=162 4% N=17 100% N=421
Social media (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, X) 45% N=189 33% N=137 17% N=73 5% N=19 100% N=418
NextDoor 53% N=217 31% N=130 11% N=46 5% N=20 100% N=413
Online videos 74% N=308 13% N=55 4% N=18 8% N=33 100% N=415
City's e-mail subscription service (City Extra) 67% N=276 14% N=56 8% N=35 11% N=48 100% N=415
Word of mouth from friends, family or neighbors 12% N=48 51% N=209 35% N=145 3% N=12 100% N=414
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Table 78: Question 34 - Excluding Don't Know Responses
How effective, if at all, do you think the
newsletter Edition: Edina is for keeping
informed of City activities?
Very
effective
Somewhat
effective
Somewhat
ineffective
Very
ineffective Total
How effective, if at all, do you think the
newsletter Edition: Edina is for keeping
informed of City activities? 40% N=138 48% N=165 8% N=26 4% N=15 100% N=345
Table 79: Question 34 - Including Don't Know Responses
How effective, if at all, do you
think the newsletter Edition:
Edina is for keeping informed of
City activities?
Very
effective
Somewhat
effective
Somewhat
ineffective
Very
ineffective
Don't
know Total
How effective, if at all, do you think
the newsletter Edition: Edina is for
keeping informed of City activities? 33% N=138 40% N=165 6% N=26 4% N=15 17% N=70 100% N=414
Table 80: Question 35 - Excluding Don't Know Responses
How effective, if at all, do you think the City
of Edina’s website is for local government
information?
Very
effective
Somewhat
effective
Somewhat
ineffective
Very
ineffective Total
How effective, if at all, do you think the City of
Edina's website is for local government
information? 30% N=90 54% N=164 12% N=36 5% N=15 100% N=305
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Table 81: Question 35 - Including Don't Know Responses
How effective, if at all, do you
think the City of Edina’s website
is for local government
information?
Very
effective
Somewhat
effective
Somewhat
ineffective
Very
ineffective Don't know Total
How effective, if at all, do you think
the City of Edina's website is for
local government information? 22% N=90 39% N=164 8% N=36 4% N=15 27% N=114 100% N=419
Table 82: Question 36 - Excluding Don't Know Responses
To what extent, if at all, have you been
concerned about each of the following issues in
your household in the last 12 months?
Not a
concern
Minor
concern
Moderate
concern
Major
concern Total
Feeling socially isolated or disconnected from
others 68% N=288 18% N=76 10% N=41 4% N=18 100% N=423
Having access to health care 80% N=341 13% N=56 4% N=15 3% N=13 100% N=426
Being able to age in place (e.g., remain in your
home as you get older) 60% N=250 21% N=85 10% N=42 9% N=37 100% N=414
Running out of food before you had money to buy
more 88% N=370 5% N=22 6% N=25 1% N=5 100% N=422
Having enough money to pay your rent or
mortgage 78% N=329 10% N=44 8% N=33 4% N=17 100% N=422
Having enough money to pay your heat, light, or
water bill 81% N=343 8% N=33 8% N=33 3% N=13 100% N=422
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Table 83: Question 36 - Including Don't Know Responses
To what extent, if at all, have you
been concerned about each of the
following issues in your household in
the last 12 months?
Not a
concern
Minor
concern
Moderate
concern
Major
concern
Don't
know Total
Feeling socially isolated or disconnected
from others 68% N=288 18% N=76 10% N=41 4% N=18 0% N=1 100% N=424
Having access to health care 80% N=341 13% N=56 4% N=15 3% N=13 0% N=0 100% N=426
Being able to age in place (e.g., remain
in your home as you get older) 59% N=250 20% N=85 10% N=42 9% N=37 2% N=9 100% N=423
Running out of food before you had
money to buy more 88% N=370 5% N=22 6% N=25 1% N=5 0% N=0 100% N=422
Having enough money to pay your rent
or mortgage 78% N=329 10% N=44 8% N=33 4% N=17 0% N=0 100% N=422
Having enough money to pay your heat,
light, or water bill 81% N=343 8% N=33 8% N=33 3% N=13 0% N=1 100% N=423
Table 84: Question D1
What impact, if any, do you think the economy will have on your family income in the next 6
months? Do you think the impact will be: Percent Number
Very positive 4% N=17
Somewhat positive 6% N=27
Neutral 25% N=106
Somewhat negative 46% N=201
Very negative 19% N=81
Total 100% N=432
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Appendix C: Verbatim Responses to Open-Ended
Questions
Following are verbatim responses to the open-ended question on the survey. Because these responses
were written by survey participants, they are presented here in verbatim form, including any
typographical, grammar or other mistakes. The responses are grouped by category (Question 5 & 6)
and are in alphabetical order.
Question 4: Why did you choose to live in Edina? (Please check all that apply.) – Other.
• Access to lake Harriet a Bde mkn skc.
• All of my children moved to Edina.
• Caring for mother 85 years old with cancer. Staying with her temporarily.
• Convenient location to downtown Minneapolis
• Country club proximity.
• Daughter lives here
• Finding an apartment with an elevator so able to get knees replaced.
• I found a house in my price range that I liked and my offer was accepted. I also have some
friends who live here.
• It was the one city that had a lot of ramblers
• low taxes
• Main reason - good for my kids - schools, safety, activities, good neighbors & community
dedicated overall to kids well-being.
• Medical/hospitals close by.
• Near family.
• Normandale French immersion option
• OUR "DOWNTOWN".
• Quality of youth and HS sports
• Shopping.
• Snow planning.
• When we moved here, schools were excellent. Now, we have 2 kids in private school.
Question 5: What one thing do you like most, if anything, about living in Edina?
Convenient location/accessibility/walkability
• Accesability to stores airport, medical etc.
• Access & safety.
• Access to basic needs: supermarkets, drug stores, shopping, medical offices, hospital
• Access to freeways.
• Access to major freeways, access to shopping
• Access to restaurants, stores, entertainment.
• Access to shopping, health care, airport, downtown.
• Accessability to cities, health services, retail, restaurants, grocery stores.
• Accessibility to many things.
• Being able to take a long daily walk through residential neighborhoods.
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• Being able to walk everywhere
• Bredesen Park is within walking distance.
• Central location to everything
• CENTRAL LOCATION TO WORK AND CONVENIENCE.
• Central location.
• Central locator and accessibility to metro area.
• centrally located
• Close proximity to all of my needs
• Close proximity to downtown, people care about their community, lots of pours w/outdoor
nuks.
• Close proximity to locations.
• Close proximity to many different businesses
• Close proximity to necessities
• Close to everything (walking & driving).
• Close to everything & good schools.
• Close to everything.
• Close to medical
• Close to Minneapolis but big wooded lots
• Close to stores, malls, airport - lots of parks.
• Close to work.
• Close/walking distance to downtown.
• Closeness to Centennial Lakes.
• Conveince
• convenience
• Convenience
• Convenience
• Convenience
• Convenience - level of safety.
• Convenience & amenities are excellent.
• Convenience of getting to [?] locations as needed.
• Convenience to amenities
• Convenience to everything.
• Convenience to shops, restaurants & parks.
• Convenience, location.
• Convenience.
• Convenience.
• Convenience.
• CONVENIENCE.
• Convenient access to shopping and major highways.
• Convenient location to most visited spots in Twin Cities
• Convenient location.
• Convenient location.
• convenient to all the places I usually go to
• Conveniently located
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• Convience to most things.
• Convience to things (stores, highways, restaurants).
• Convience.
• Diverse amount of things to do (businesses, restaurants, parks, etc.)
• Ease of getting places and everything I need in a smaller area
• Easy access to freeways etc.
• EASY ACCESS TO THE METRO AREA; AIRPORT, SHOPPING, ENTERTAINMENT.
• Easy access to things
• Easy commute.
• Easy connection to metro activities.
• Easy to get to everything we need. Many times without driving a car
• Easy to Navigate, most or all of my daily needs can be met in Edina
• EVERTHING I NEED IS WITHIN 2 MILES.
• Everything I need is very close by.
• Everything is here & available.
• First ring suburb - so close to everything.
• First ring suburb of Minneapolis
• good location
• Good location.
• HIGHWAY ACESS.
• I am close to everything/anywhere I want to go or do.
• I like the convenience that Edina provides as it is easy to get anywhere from Edina. The legacy
and brand of Edina is one of excellence. Our citizens are high achieving and want to be in a
place that values their point of view.
• I live near a lot of grocery, retail, and restaurants. I am less than 10 miles to the airport.
• It's close to parks, YMCA, shops.
• It's close to places that I go to frequently.
• It's so convenient to live in this area!
• Living near places i can walk & be outdoors.
• location
• location
• Location
• Location
• Location
• Location
• Location
• Location
• Location - accessibility.
• Location - airport, downtown, former home.
• Location - close to lakes, downtown.
• Location / convenience.
• Location & amenities.
• Location & safety.
• Location location location.
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• location near amenities, shops, recreation
• LOCATION OF MAYOR FREEWAYS.
• Location to other parts of the metropolitan area
• Location to takes, downtown, & airport.
• Location within metro
• Location, location, location.
• Location.
• Location.
• Location.
• Location.
• Location.
• Location.
• Location.
• Location.
• Location.
• Location.
• Location.
• Location.
• Location.
• Location.
• LOCATION.
• LOCATION.
• Location. Convenient to airport and downtowns
• Location/convenience.
• Location/convenience.
• Location/convenience.
• Location/convenience.
• Majority of things I need to live are within 1 to 3 miles of my home
• Metro location for access to other places
• Our home and its location. Most other amenities have eroded in the 40 years we have lived
in the community
• Proximity to airport, Mpls, Lakes and good schools
• PROXIMITY TO EVERYTHING - AIRPORT, CHURCH, GROCERY STORES, GYMS, ETC.
• Proximity to everything else in the metro area and schools
• Proximity to my doctors and hospitals, grocery stores and banks.
• Proximity to other metro area locations = downtown airport.
• Proximity to so many things: parks, shopping, restaurants, highways, downtown Minneapolis.
• Proximity to the city and highways. Very centric and convenient. Convenience of suburban life
but access to city environment.
• Quiet and close to Minneapolis.
• Retail availability.
• Short commute to downtown.
• The ability to drive to most physicians and resturants, grocery places etc.
• The access to all my needs close.
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• The convenience.
• The location and convenience of everything.
• The location.
• The number of stores and services nearby.
• The walkability and charm
• very walkable neighborhood with good parks nearby
• Walkability and restaurants
• WALKABILITY FROM MY HOUSE TO DOWNTOWN EDINA.
• Walkability of my neighborhood.
• Walkability of neighborhoods and close to shopping areas where you can walk as well.
• Walkability.
• Walkability.
• Walkability.
• Walkability.
• We have everything here - parks, shopping, dining, close to highways, etc
• Well 25 years ago we moved here for the schools, Now it is the location.
Safe
• feel safe
• Feeling of safety.
• Feeling of safety.
• Good police.
• It is a safer area of the cities.
• Safe
• Safe community.
• Safe, comparable.
• Safe.
• Safer than most.
• safety
• safety
• Safety
• Safety
• Safety
• Safety
• Safety
• Safety - moved here from Linden Hills for that reason
• Safety and proximity to shops, grocery stores, etc.
• Safety.
• Safety.
• Safety.
• Safety.
• SAFETY.
• SAFETY.
• Solid police force, nice homes.
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• The feeling of personal safety. Great police force.
Schools
• feel safe
• Feeling of safety.
• Feeling of safety.
• Good police.
• It is a safer area of the cities.
• Safe
• Safe community.
• Safe, comparable.
• Safe.
• Safer than most.
• safety
• safety
• Safety
• Safety
• Safety
• Safety
• Safety
• Safety - moved here from Linden Hills for that reason
• Safety and proximity to shops, grocery stores, etc.
• Safety.
• Safety.
• Safety.
• Safety.
• SAFETY.
• SAFETY.
• Solid police force, nice homes.
• The feeling of personal safety. Great police force.
Positive comments about quality of life and community (friendly, neighbors, peaceful, etc.)
• Attractive community.
• Community
• Community
• Community / location.
• Community.
• COMMUNITY.
• Family oriented. Great location. Love 50th + France area.
• Friendly people.
• Good neigbors.
• Good overall quality of life.
• Great and safe community.
• I like the nice people who are my neighbors.
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• live with a diverse community but lots of similar values
• My house & yard.
• Neighbors & friends.
• Neighbors are friendly and dependable, honest & trust worthy.
• Nice community.
• Nice neighbors good sense of community.
• Nice.
• Our neighbors.
• Overall livability - people
• Overall living environment.
• Peace of mind. Good neighbors, community & services.
• Quality of life
• Quality of life
• Quality of life, education, and proximity to downtown/airports/malls/parks, etc
• Quality of life.
• Quiet.
• sense of community
• Sense of community
• Sense of community / quality of life.
• Sense of community, schools, ease of access to amenities
• Sense of community.
• Small town feel in a big city.
• Surrounded by people who care about having a strong community
• The community is very involved and invested in everything-schools, safety, devpt ect.
• The community overall.
• The overall quality of life, including schools, safety, parks, ease of travel, and the sense of
"community pride" the City of Edina demonstrates!
• The people.
• The residents & ADMIN FOLAS care about quality of life & excellence.
• The welcoming community + city staff.
• Wonderful neighbors.
Beauty/cleanliness of community
• City feels well run (parks are clean, plowing is excellent)
• Clean streets
• CLEAN-SAFETY.
• cleanliness
• Looks clean for the most part, very close to ammenities.
Parks and trails/lakes/recreation centers/open spaces
• Bike trails.
• Centennial lakes area / CENT, LKS. VILLAGE HOMES.
• Centennial Lakes Park
• Centennial lakes.
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• Edina parks and natural lands, and proximity to other parks and natural lands
• Green spaces.
• I like all the skating rinks in the winter time
• I like the parks & trails / also the safety.
• I love being close to parks and the three rivers bike trail.
• I love the boardwalk along 9 - mile & the school district.
• Integration of natural spaces, parks, creeks into everyday life.
• Neighbors and nearby park, near highways, centrally located
• Our family-oriented resources--parks, paths, libraries, etc.
• Parks
• Parks and camps for kids
• Parks and Recreation and schools
• Parks, easy accsess.
• Parks, Library and public transportation.
• Parks, neighborhoods.
• Parks, trails, outdoor activities & shopping experiences.
• Parks.
• Parks.
• Parks/safety.
• The beautiful nature and upkeep of city (bldgs, streets, trails, etc.).
• The centennial takes park.
• the mature trees
• The parks and city are run very well
• The parks are great.
• Trails for running and biking
• Urban setting with great amenities and access to nature.
Raised here or close to family, job, etc.
• All of my children live here.
• Being close to my family (grandkids especially.
• Being closer to siblings.
• Close to family.
• Close to family.
• Familiarity
• Familiarity with the area shopping variety.
• Friends, family, parks, pretty neigborhoods.
• Lived in Edina all my life. I've moved only twice.
• My Dad grew up in Edina. My son lives here. I love the high school sports.
• The strong family roots and relationships
• Tradition.
Housing/neighborhoods
• Beautiful neighborhoods.
• Friendly neighbors, excellent schools
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• Good neighborhood, [?], still close to Mpls & STP, Schools, Parks.
• My neighborhood is quiet and safe for my teenage daughter
• Neighborhood
• Neighborhood - Morningside
• Our morning side neighborhood.
• Our morningside neighbors - We've lived here 47years!
• SENSE OF NEIGHBORHOOD.
• The Morningside Area.
City services/infrastructure/local government
• access to amenities
• Amenities.
• Concerts at centenalicks not flenburo.
• Early snowplowing
• Excellent snow plowing
• Good city government services
• How well the snow is cleared from the streets! Only half joking. Too many things to like!
• I can hire my own garbage company.
• Public transport
• Snow removal.
• Snow removed - management.
• Success to services for seniors w/ disability.
• The snowplowing.
• The streets are plowed by 7:30am
Other
• 50th & France area
• Am 98yrs old on content.
• APTS.
• Crime.
• CRIME.
• Good housing investment
• Grocery\retail availability.
• I'm a cake eater !!
• Increased speeding throughout the city.
• It used to be "upscale" but, that is charging-too much "affordable housing!"
• Jerry's Grocery Store
• LevelOf education of adults who buy homes here
• Living in country club.
• On York Ave Edina we need a bike lane the streets are wa to busy to bike.
• Our connection to our Lady of Genre Church.
• Our mayor - makes Edina great!
• Parents education.
• Restaurants, parks
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• The combination of the above.
• Too much congestion.
• Traffic.
• Very happy with my home and the neighborhood I live in.
Don’t know/nothing/something bad
• I (USED) TO LIKE THE SENSE OF GREEN SPACE, BUT THAT ASSHOLE HOVLAND IS HELL-BENT
ON CHEAP HOUSING DENSITY. DITT FOR THE REST OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
• No opinion.
• nothing
• Nothing any longer.
• too many to name.
Question 6: What would you say is the most serious issue facing Edina at this time?
Please be specific (e.g., note if the issue/problem is "too much" or "too little")
More affordable housing needed
• "too little": There is not enough affordable housing. In particular, there are too many tear
downs, so the already limited amount of naturally occurring affordable housing is becoming
less prevalent with every tear down. The tear downs often include the decimation of all
mature trees on the lot, so one tear down can change the landscape of a neighborhood. Then,
the houses that are rebuilt on the lots are way too big. There should be height limits so that
the new construction doesn't tower over the next door neighbors and obliterate all of the
available sunlight. Also, there is not a lot of racial diversity in Edina and the lack of affordable
housing is likely one reason why.
• Affordability - need condos.
• Affordable housing
• Affordable housing
• AFFORDABLE HOUSING & TOO MANY NEW APARTMENTS.
• AFFORDABLE HOUSING NOT AVAILABLE.
• Affordable housing.
• AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
• Apt, rent has sky rocketed.
• Being affordable for future generations.
• Cost of housing, living is high.
• Cost of housing.
• EDINA HAS BEEN A GREAT/EXCEPTIONAL PLACE TO LIVE (OVER 40YRS), ISSUE; HOW TO
PLAN FOR CONTINUING THIS EXPERIENCE FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS - ENTRY TOO.
EXPENSIVE FOR MOST YOUNG FOLKS.
• High priced housing, not a lot of options for low cost shopping.
• Hot enough affordable housing.
• Housing affordability
• Housing and property taxes on housing is far too expensive
• Housing becoming unaffordable
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• Housing getting to expensive.
• Housing is becoming much more expensive.
• Housing prices have really gone up. Issue allover.
• Housing scarcity for lower income families
• Housing too expensive, threats to our schools.
• Increased price of housing making it inaccessible for moderate income individuals to afford
housing.
• Lack of affordable housing....not enough
• New community housing (apt./condos) are far too expensive.
• Not enough affordable condos.
• Not enough affordable housing - no young family w/ [?] income afford to have.
• Poor affordable housing options for aging.
• Rents are too high - in some of the older bldgs.
• to little affordable housing
• Too few housing options for people who aren't wealthy.
• Too high affordable singh family homes.
• Too little affordable housing and too little housing for working families and working people
generally.
• Too little affordable housing for middle class families
• Too little affordable housing options for young people
• Too little affordable housing.
• Too little affordable housing.
• Too little affordable housing.
• Too little affordable housing.
• Too little condos available.
• Too little low income housing.
• Too little starter homes.
• Very few houses for first time home buyers.
Traffic and infrastructure (road maintenance, snow removal, sidewalks, etc.)
• 1) Traffic is getting bad and the roads & infrastructure sometimes don't see fit for purpose
for growth (ex: traffic on freeway entrances and exists, and road construction on 50th and
100). My son bikes to Highlands and crosses the stoplights at Vernon, and each day I worry
about his safety. 2) Housing affordability seems to be pushing middle class families out. 3)
Drinking water is also horrendous. We moved from MPLS and there's absolutely no reason
that a city within 5 miles of eachother can have such drastic differences in the health of
drinking water. We need to be pulling our drinking water from the river, too!
• aging infrastructure
• Blending mass transit with vehicular freedom.
• Contructipn and and agong roads
• Destroying our streets.
• Effectively managing aging infrastructure
• France avenue between 62 & 474 is too wide and full of urban decay.
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• France Avenue has been "under construction" almost continually since 2018. When will it
end?
• I worry about traffic safety--specifically with all the construction at 100/Vernon, and also with
the sudden increase in CHILDREN on motorized bicycles and scooters weaving in and out of
traffic.
• In my opinion, it's the difficulty of pedestrian walk ability
• Increasing traffic due to apartments
• More street lights would help tho.
• Need more trees and walkways
• Non stop construction causing more traffic buildup.
• Non-car transit opportunities, access for all to amenties of the city. Housing for middleclass
people, not just poor and luxury.
• Rebuilding the Hwy 100 and 50th/Eden Ave. area
• Road construction is not coordinated - too many projects at once, and France is always under
construc.
• Roads
• SIDEWALKS.
• Streets need attention.
• The road construction. 50th and Vernon.
• The roads! Some of the roads need repair. Some roads are horrible on the tires! Example -
from the intersection of metro blvd and cahillre to Antrim rd, then right on Antrim.
• The traffic circles in target.
• There are not enough walkable community areas that aren't surrounded by large roads/traffic.
• TO MUCH TRAFFIC / EXCESSIVE APT, BLGS.
• Too few bike paths.
• Too little protection of pedestrians on streets. Too much construction taking too long.
• Too little sewer capacity in western/southwestern Edina in order to redevelop
• Too many issues with young teens on high speed e-bikes; weaving in traffic, harassing drivers,
vandalism
• Too much - Construction and road closures nearly double commute times - speeding up
construction projects would help.
• Too much road construction of primary roads and access points
• TOO MUCH TRAFFIC, DEVELOPMENT. APTS.
• traffic
• Traffic
• Traffic - development - No more affordable housing.
• Traffic - too much esp on France Ave.
• Traffic - too much.
• Traffic congestion, especially on Hwy 62
• Traffic congestion.
• TRAFFIC SPEEDING + STOP SIGN VIOLATORS. INCLUDING SCHOOL BUS; CITY VEHICLES; USE
CAMERAS; INCREASE DRAMATILLY FINES; ITS A CRITICAL SAFETY ISSUE; USE SPEED BUMPS!!!
• Traffic too much - streets too narrow
• Traffic.
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• Traffic/speeding/careless drivers.
• Unnecessary construction, and don't need to put bus stops in nice neighborhood areas
• We need more sidewalks & raised - a - borts.
• We need more sidewalks.
Schools/education
• be proactive in keeping schools top-rated
• Bullying in schools
• Declining schools and lack of diversity of thought in city government
• EDUCATION - CONCERNS ABOUT POLITICS INFORMATION SCHOOLS - TOO MUCH.
• Funding for schools (lack of)
• Keeping schools on top.
• Maintaining excellence in our schools - not cutting music & theater.
• Maintaining high standards in education and service offerings.
• Residents sending children outside of the district to school (public or private).
• School budget deficit.
• School quality relative to housing price.
• The problems at the high school with on ruly kids.
• The reputation of our schools has declined, which shouldn't be the case because there are
great things happening in EPS. I think it is a big problem. Those without kids in the schools
think it's gone so downhill that they are concerned. We need to get the word out that they
are still great.
• There are many serious issues so hard to isolate. biggest issue is probably the drop in quality
of public education. When I served on the school board we strived to be a top 25 school
district in the Country and this has long passed us by. We also need to stand up for ourselves.
This project on France Ave is the biggest waste of money I have ever seen and does nothing
to help our residents.
Lack of diversity and sense of community
• Becoming over populated and too crowded! It's loosing it's charm with all the new apartment
housing and traffic is challenging.
• Diversity of housing - too little - effects diversity of neighbors.
• I would like there to be more economic diversity, more racial diversity.
• lack of diversity is a challenge due to limited affordable housing
• Lack of diversity, crappy reputation as entitled white republicans
• Promoting DEI. Also charging too much for organic (food) recycling.
• Racist police dept - individuals or most likely the whole lot of them. Incident @ Southdale
was/is/will always be appalling, shame on you.
• Sense of community
• Too little diversity
• Too much racism.
Growth/overcrowding/density
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• Dense housing, losing residential feel. High taxes.
• Increasing population density.
• Over population and over building of multi building units.
• Too crowded. Too much street construction!
• Too many people now.
City government (fiscal responsibility, taxes, planning, etc.)
• Budget.
• City council is out of center it. 25 speed limit/charging for bags forcing organic recycling on
us.
• City government is too liberal.
• City government not listening to the residents about things and just doing what they think
looks and sounds good. Often wasting money in the process and not making things actually
better.
• City staff is non responsive, dishonest and not reliable very dishonest.
• Closed library
• Continual increases in taxes. High taxes compared to adjacent communities
• Escalation of property taxes
• Financial issues in city budget. Possibility of large property tax increases. City budget needs
line by line review.
• FINANCIAL PROBLEMS - TAX INCREASE.
• High property taxes and inflated property values!
• High taxes, cars being broken into.
• Huge increases on taxes on my home seniors need a break.
• I think Edina has lost its way with trying to turn a small town community into an urban setting.
We don't want that and I'm sick of my taxes going up to support DEI initiatives, etc. . I support
development, but not the high rise, TIFF benefitted buildings that is increasing our traffic,
crime and destruction of the small town feel.
• Increase in amine and emphases by the city council on wrong things.
• Lack of public funding
• Maintaining a high quality of living without exorbitant taxes
• Much higher property taxes, massive increase in water rates density will crush appeal of living
in Edina.
• need to wind down government spending
• No community. City listens well only to its richer areas.
• Property tax increases.
• property taxes
• Property taxes are to high.
• Property taxes too high
• Property taxes too high
• Property taxes, too much.
• Questionable allocation of tax dollars to administrative positions, and not enough to
improving living conditions.
• Raising taxes.
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• Reckless spending/taxing by the city. Awful management of finances and taking advantage
of the constituents' wealth for pet projects.
• Rising property taxes
• Running stop signs on 42nd St. (Too much) Too little snow plowing at weber park.
• Tax and tax distribution.
• Tax increases have gotten out of control, schools are top notch anymore and too much
development
• Taxes
• Taxes - to high!!!
• Taxes are high.
• Taxes are rising rapidly - increasing crime.
• Taxes are too high
• Taxes on condo to much.
• Taxes-too much.
• Taxes! Tax by county, city, housing, state? Just on 1 item!
• Taxes.
• Taxes.
• The mayor and city mgr spending way too much money!!!!
• The taxes and assessments are increasing to unaffordable levels, due to excessive and
sometimes unnecessary projects; including a Fire Station with extra amenities unbeneficial to
the public, or forced Living Streets projects that ignore and belittle public input.
• There is too much tax.
Safety/crime
• 1) emerging sense that crime is becoming an issue; 2) sense that school system has declined.
• CAR THEFT-HOME BREA IAS - PROPERTY THEFT.
• Car thieves, car jacking, constantly worrying as I'm walking around I will be robbed
• Chang in the diversity of citizens this has resulted in a real concern about safety.
• CRIME (TOO MUCH).
• Crime / declining schools / affordable housing.
• CRIME & TOO MANY APARTMENT BUILDINGS.
• Crime & wasteful spending by city government building & over.
• Crime from Minneapolis spilling over.
• Crime from Minneapolis.
• Crime from over-crowding.
• Crime in the neighborhoods - reduced sense of safety
• Crime rising as everywhere
• Crime.
• CRIME. CLEAR CORRELATION BETWEEN THE UPTICK IN CRIME & THE INCREASE IN
SUBSIDIZED HOUSING.
• Edina needs to continue to provide safety to its citizens.
• Fear of crime increase.
• Growing crime. I live closer to the crosstown, and am now feeling less safe after several car
jacking incidents.
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• Hennepin county affordable living allowing criminals to live in our neighborhoods.
• Increase in crime related activities.
• Increased crime - i.e. theft.
• Keeping area safer.
• noticed little safety issues
• Personal safety. Edina is far better than most areas, but crime has been on the rise.
• Police enforcement addressness.
• Problems with crime in Minneapolis starting to move into Edina because Edina abuts
Minneapolis
• Proximity to Minneapolis and crime coming into Edina.
• Safety - seems overall crime in MN has gone up. But Edina police is doing a great job. I feel
safe
• Safety in certain areas such as Southdale Mall
• Spillover Crime / Safety ; Taxpayer funded Apts. / Condos.
• The feeling that some places are not safe like parking lots etc.
• theft, entitled drivers
• too little police presence
• Too much - minor crime in Edina.
• Too much crime, property taxes, urban density.
• Too much theft / stolen vehicles.
• Violent crime.
Water quality/environmental issues
• Airplane noise is getting worse
• Being environmentally sustainable.
• I haven't been here long enough to know. I would say too few trees in the greater Southdale
area.
• MICRO PLASTIC POLLUTION FROM BRAEMARTURF FIELD, AND TOO MUCH HIGH DENSITY
DEVELOPMENT, ESPECIALY BUILDINGS OVER 5-STORIES HIGH.
• Need more natural ponds and lakes.
• Noise Nuisance enforcement. Loud cars racing up and down Vernon Ave at night and
weekends.
• Not enough support for environment of causes eg converting useless lawn to native plants.
• The drinking water in Edina is terrible. NYC transplant, so I'm spoiled.
• The unnecessary destruction of the trees and bushes on the hill at Weber park will take
decades to recover
• The water is horrible! Quality of water is so poor that its the reason we will be moving and
don't reccomend living here.
Cost of living
• Affordability
• cost of living
• Cost of living
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• Cost of living and lack of sense of community for younger families in Edina (too large?
Neighborhoods too old/turnover?)
• Cost of living and overdevelopment of apartments/commercial spaces.
• HOA IS GETTING RIDICULOUS!
• Increased cost of living
• Increased cost of living and lack of affordable housing for new owners
• Inflation - hurts housing diversity.
• It has become very expensive.
• Too expensive
• Too much (high cost of living ) ; moderate (security parking vehicle outside)
• Too much inflation and the cost of living.
• Water rate is too expensive.
Economic development
• How to facilitate growth and also keep everything up to date and relevant
• Retention of businesses base is very important.
• Uncertainty in economy & chas in regional government.
Overdevelopment/wrong type of development, teardowns
• A major problem is the continued increase in apartment/condo housing. A primary reason
people live in Edina is the schools and accessibility to things. By increasing population to get
more tax dollars (what it seems is happening) we risk overcrowding our schools for the next
generation while increasing the population and creating traffic and oversaturation. This will
have a negative impact on the quality of life in Edina.
• Apartment Bldgs. - Too much.
• Edina is losing its small town charm-trying to be everything for everyone.
• Edina is trying to grow too fast, disrupt neighborhoods for the sake of trying to be very
inclusive and promote affordable housing. They want to fast track apartment buildings
without consiering issues that come with such an increase in population - stress on city
resources, neighborhood roads being overutitlized, parking, schools, etc.
• Extremely large houses crime and poor city planning among small family homes
• Families being priced out by developers in the real estate market
• Far too much apartment building development. Far too many zone changes, heights
requirements and TIF being used for apartments.
• Getting overbuilt with high rise apartments.
• HOVLAND WANTS TO POOR CONSTRUCTION PLANNING - KEEP BUILDING - TO HIM BIGGER
IS BETTER.
• Lack of good urban design. Make this a more walkable city.
• New apartments buildings have the potential to push the school system over capacity which
threatens to lower the quality of education.
• NOT MANY SMALL HOMES BEING SAVED FOR STARTER/RETIREMENT HOMES.
• Our building of apartments and the effect on traffic and services.
• Over building in the Southdale area.
• Over building, style of new buildings.
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• Over building.
• Over built.
• Over development
• Over development -> traffic.
• Over development of France avenue
• over development of high-end homes and the resources these consume (including water
usage, pesticides, amount of trash, etc).
• Over-building single family homes on small lots. Also lack of affordable houses.
• OVER-DEVELOPMENT.
• Overbuilding (particularly height) on the France Ave. corridor.
• overbuilding apartments with the pressures then on services, traffic, etc.
• overbuilding of apartments too much
• Overbuilding. Losing its small town feel. Plus, crime from Minneapolis.
• Overbuilt apartments. Immigrants.
• Overdevelopment of very expensive apartments and condos/high-density housing and
sketchy tax financing moves that result in excessive traffic and reduced stable home
ownership; also experiences that homeowners' voices DON'T MATTER while taxes have
SKYROCKETED on my 1950s-era home. School scores/ratings are dropping significantly over
past years' scores.
• Planning for future growth & balancing quality of life.
• Poor mayor he has overbuilt too much construction.
• Poor past development planning that will need to be corrected going forward.
• Progress.
• Remaking Southdale into a safe relevant multiuse facility
• skyscrapers & Mayor
• So many new, big houses being built, will if cause a regular family to slot be able to afford.
• The amount of multi-family residential buildings.
• The number of appt building taking over small shops and parking.
• There is too much commercial & condo devpt putting load on the infrastructure.
• To many apartments going up.
• TO MANY NEW APTS ; CONDOS BELY BUILT.
• To rapid growth of apartments and condos.
• Too many "teardowns" and cheap looking houses being built & no trees!
• Too many apartment buildings being built!!
• Too many apartment buildings/overpopulation.
• Too many apartment/condominium towers.
• Too many apartments and tall buildings, lead to crime.
• Too many apartments being built.
• Too many apartments bring built with breaks for builders & too little input from residents.
• TOO MANY APARTMENTS WITH ONLY ON STREE PARKING.
• Too many apt. bldgs - traffic is a growing problem.
• Too many big rental properties being built.
• Too many dense multiple housing buildings being constructed. Will only add to air, traffic &
noise pollution along France Avenue, which is already congested.
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• Too many high density rental apartments being built.
• Too many high rise buildings coming.
• Too many high rises and over population creating major traffic issues. Isn't the same Edina it
was 5 years ago - becoming the next Burnsville or Bloomington.
• Too many high rises.
• Too many large apartment/condo buildings going up in Southdale area
• Too many mansions. People feeling a sense of entitlement building these huge houses!
• Too many multi close things being built.
• Too many neighborhoods are being turned into luxury housing.
• Too many new apartment buildings.
• Too many new apts, lack of green space, concern about traffic.
• Too much dense housing development encroaching on family neighborhoods - not enough
good roads sup.
• Too much development
• Too much development in the Southdale area.
• Too much growth (apts).
• Too much growth.
• TOO MUCH HIGH COST HOUSING.
• Too much high-rise living.
• Too much housing/apt. /Condo development along France & Fred Richards area.
• Too much large-scale building development (eg, apartment / multi-use projects) that create
traffic congestion and loss of the "perfect gem" feel that Edina possessed when I first chose
to live here. It had been a location where you could easily drive, park and stroll areas like 50th
and France, or even Southdale back when it was a vibrant venue for a diverse array of
shoppers. "Large box" and/or very high-end stores and restaurants seem now to be the norm.
Congestion and parking cause me to think twice about shopping Edina. Safety is somewhat
of a concern, especially in parking ramps with elevators and stairwells, including Southdale in
general, and especially the dilapidated underground parking near Macys. I frequently choose
to access Eden Prairie using a back route on an 494 frontage road, to enjoy stores like Von
Maur and Scheels. These stores, though not small-scale, feel more "local" in nature. They
offer quality goods for a variety of shopping needs and financial parameters, and, it takes less
time and far fewer traffic lights for me to access.
• Too much multifamily housing and too many empty commercial buildings
• Too much new building and apartments is a disappointing problem.
• Too much new building, buildings too high. What happened to the height limit?
• Too much TIF and building close to Centennial Lakes PArk
• Too much unaffordable, luxury, housing being built.
• Too much unwanted growth of apartments and unnecessary commercial buildings
• TOO MUCH/MANY NEW "LUXERY" APARTMENTS BEING BUILT.
• Turnover of neighborhoods from older residents to newer generation, tearing down homes
and rebuilding causes neighborhood tension.
Homelessness
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• Beggars everywhere, homeless, over crowded schools, decision to offer open enrollment -
Tearing down all of the foliage near Vernon and 50th. Not planting the roundabout near city
hall. Looks like a concrete wasteland. Accepting TIFF money and building apartments. There
are way too many apartments here.people who pay taxes in another city are taking spots in
our highschool - in turn it's over crowded and those kids are taking college opportunities that
a tax payer could have. Example- UW Madison only accepts a certain amount of kids from
EHs. Yet someone living in golden valley gets a spot.
• Homeless - I don't think enough is being done about it.
• Homeless people on every freeway exit.
• Homelessness
• Homelessness.
• Increased homeless population
• Increased homelessness.
• Too many transient folks loitering / begging - crimes witnessed my car stolen from lot.
Other
• (1) Needs 1 garbage service provide. (2) No sidewalks. (3) Sweep the streets better / (4) Don't
flow in my driveway.
• Activist city council members who are striving to change the culture and neighborhood here.
• Adapting to political changes in Trumplandia
• Angry and sloppy drivers. Speeding, ignoring stop signs and lights.
• Boundaries are blurry in every area.
• Edina natives ignoring new 25 MPH law.
• Figuring out how to push ball the entitled.
• IMMIGRANT'S/OVERLY DIVERSE.
• Infringement of privacy (license plat cameras, drivers license scanning at Edina Liquors),
• Lack of walkable "mom and pop" restaurants/coffee shops businesses between 100 and 169.
• Local politicians and city officials thinking Edina can can larger social and economic issues.
We need to stick in our lane.
• Neighborhood is not friendly.
• Noise - police activity.
• Noisy business in residential areas, Policing, Dog Control, Junky Residence.
• Public transport.
• Public transportation.
• Public transportation.
• Speed & traffic violations France ave/Too much construction housing - apts, condos eye sore
(high rises) *Bldgs themselves.
• That sense of entitlement that Edina residents exude!!!!!! I lived in Minneapolis, can you tell?
• The city is becoming far too liberal! Schools are failing & mayor/city govt. are awful!
• To strongly tied to past. Not open to change
• Too much subsidized housing and ow income housing.
• TOO MUCH = SOMALIANS / low cost housing.
• Too much emphasis on climate change and DEI
• Ultra competitive academics to detriment of average students who need help.
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Don’t now/nothing
• Content.
• Don't know.
• Don't know.
• Don't know.
• I don't know
• I have no issues currently
• No answer
• NO IDEA.
• NO OPINION.
• No thoughts.
• None that come to mind.
Question 24: All in all, do you think things in Edina are generally headed in the right
direction, or do you feel things are on the wrong track? - Wrong track, why?
Poor development/overbuilding/density of city/growth/urbanization
• Adding far too much density, using taxpayer funds inappropriately, school performance has
dropped.
• Building too many rental apartments.
• Community growth does not equal increased quality of life.
• Current city council trying to grow just to grow and take advantage of fed government
funding rather than trying to grow organically. Rather than more apartment buildings -
consider neighborhood gathering spaces, opportunities for local businesses, tax generating
development.
• I feel too much density, Edina is losing its charm we have too many bike lanes. Neighbors
can't park in street.
• I think Edina is becoming way too overdeveloped and what used to make this city the best to
live in has disappeared it's more important to bring more people and use up every single
space of land with apartments.
• I'd like to see more condos.
• It seems Edina is trying to turn into downtown MPLS.
• Lack of thought diversity in city government and the city council. City budgets continue to
grow and I believe it is time to find new leadership and vision
• Less multifamily housing. More business development, including business loans,, and
redevelopment of commercial sites.
• Massive amounts of development that lack a grand/longer term vision (commercial) then for
neighborhoods there should be devpt "design principles".
• Mostly stop apartments.
• Need more small housing; condos.
• Need to maintain single family how neighborhood.
• Newer homes designs should be approved.
• No single family housing for middle class families.
• Not crazy about current residential & commercial planning.
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• Over bldg. of apartments!
• OVER DEVELOPMENT/FRANCE AVE FOR EXAMPLE.
• OVER-DEVELOPMENT, INCESSANT TAX INCREASES.
• Overbuilding - causing traffic issues - lower response times of police/fire.
• POOR DEVELOPMENT.
• This used to be a quaint city and now is becoming a major community with too much multiple
housing.
• To much building of tall apartments.
• Too congested! Too many tall buildings! Too much traffic! More Crime! Property Taxes High!
• Too many apartment buildings causing population concentration traffic issues in certain
areas.
• TOO MANY APARTMENT BUILDINGS!
• Too many apartments are Being built.
• Too many apartments, too many bike lanes, high in crime.
• Too many apartments, too much emphasis on being inclusive , too much emphasis on open
enrollment.
• TOO MANY APARTMENTS.
• Too many apts w/no corresponding increased traffic mgmt. Lack of new green spaces just
cement.
• Too many big houses being built.
• Too many high rise apartment buildings being built.
• Too many large condominiums & apartments in the Southdale area.
• TOO MANY MULTI-FAMILY DEVELOPMENTS AND BUILDING OVER 5 STORIES.
• Too many new apartment buildings which is going to bring a lot more people to Edina which
is going to greatly affect the traffic flow in an already busy city.
• Too much building (ugly!) everywhere.
• Too much building, need ad affortable housing.
• TOO MUCH BUILDING.
• Too much construction.
• Too much development in apartment buildings
• TOO MUCH DEVELOPMENT.
• Too much expaned building of appatment
• Too much focus on commercial/residential development on France instead of developing
green space.
• Too much high rise development.
• Too much low income housing with redevelopment, problem in the schools and with overall
safety.
• Too much multi housing & apt construction community getting way too diverse.
• Too much multi-family housing being built. Taxes are getting much too high.
• Too much new building, The essence of Edina has changed drastically in the last 10 years.
• Trying to be all things to all people. And when budgets get tight, funding gets cut to Braemar
Arena so that the council can come back to residents and ask for a tax increase.
• Way too much use of TIF!
• Wayyy to overbuilt w/ ugly ugly apartments. Stop! Stop!
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• We can cool it on TIF apts, & condos - invest that $ in city.
Affordable housing/cost of living/teardowns
• House taxes are pushing seniors out. Freeze taxes on people >70.
• It is just too expensive to live here.
• Tear dwens and mega houses price our children housing planning for communities make no
sense out of community!
• Teardowns and affordable housing.
Schools/education
• Edina's success seems built on strong community efforts to provide good schools and a safe,
supportive, caring community for the benefit of our children. The community goals are a
priority and we must (have largely) minimized/overlooked/overcome/ work around
"differences" in religion, race, politics, social orientation etc in the interests of shared
community goals.
• Not best school district anymore - too many non English speaking people.
• Want schools to be the strongest possible.
City government (high taxes, not listening to residents, political ideology, etc.)
• City Council that disregards homeowner views and value, preferences for commercial
development at cost of neighborhoods, TAXES rising way too high and quickly, school quality
ratings drops, housing waaaay out of reasonable pricing, too much emphasis on biking lanes
at the expense of traffic management, needs new leadership after years of same mayor (yes,
he's finally retiring), lack of transparency by and too much power of Neal, City manager; lack
of previously more transparent crime reports that now are barely informative and crime info
not proactively shared with homeowners, and increasing "rental" and high-density housing
that is out of reach of most people. We need stable homeowner neighborhoods, NOT MORE
APARTMENTS with renters not invested in the city or community and adding to already high-
traffic areas.
• City council way too over reaching.
• City govt has own agenda and doesn't listen to nor represent majority of residents.
• City leaders have chosen to value economic profit over environmental necessities. Numerous
very large, high density housing projects along streets already congested with traffic will result
in more air, noise and traffic pollution, resulting in less permeable space and fewer trees, that
together would have absorbed carbon, noise and air pollution. Also, with thousand plus
additional housing provisions, schools, police, fire & city support personnel will be wholly
understaffed.
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• Focus on cost/expense control
• FUNDS ARE LIMITED, STOP TRYING TO PLEASE EVERYONE!!
• Government waste, poor management, terrible mayor & city manager.
• I am not convinced that there is enough attention on how resources are being spent and what
we really need from a budget standpoint. I have been especially critical of the city in the way
in which it has handled the ongoing issue of the Kevin Keyes property. I think that has been
an example of a small group of NIMBY's influencing the direction without the city council and
mayor really staying non judgmental and unbiased.
• I think it's time for new leadership in Edina, including both the mayor and members of the
City Council.
• Leadership has failed this community. Taxes and spending on useless projects by govt
bureaucrats has become all too common. We are turning into Minneapolis and my fear is that
a mass exodus of quality residents will follow. We need more diversity of opinion by our
"leaders"
• mayor travels too much
• Need better representation of all Edina, City council members should come "wards" like mpls.
• New new mayor and city mgr. Their projects are costly and over the top. Also charging
homeowners to redo streets several years ago and now rolling it into everyone's taxes and
yet we're still paying for ours! Ridiculous
• No spending discipline or effort to reduce spending.
• Old ways, need to stop taxing everything so much!!
• over taxed, over built
• Over use of Tax Increment Financing to support over-building by developers. Southdale area
along France Avenue is no longer an attractive entrance to Edina - with more "less than
attractive" buildings coming. More congestion, more traffic, less green space and air quality
issues. And the police have told us - more people, more crime. And higher insurance
premiums - as insurance companies check crime rates by zip codes.
• Politics.
• Property taxes are to high - Remodeled homes are to offer the lots.
• Property taxes increased, roads aren't being fixed.
• Scott Neal should be the city manager!! City tries to do too much for residents! We are capable
and can/should be more self reliant/independent.
• Seems that Mayor and City Council want to make Edina more urban and less small town
• Taxes too high.
• Taxes, too much dense housing that is exempt from taxes.
• The city does not spend our tax dollars wisely. City council members have pet projects that
the city doesn't research well enough. Many of these projects threaten the beauty of this city,
the sunshine available (too many tall buildings), and the property values. We moved here for
a reason. The city council has made us want to leave.
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• The city government wants to keep growing at an unsustainable and unrealistic pace, and
expects the residents to foot the bill. We will ultimately be paying for a multitude of services
and programs that we don't actually need.
• The continued increase in housing. This will create congestion and decrease the value of
schools for the next generation, which in turn will lead to lower quality of life for all those
involved.
• The new housing projects (condos) are becoming too big - ht. wise and unaffordable to too
many.
• The reputation has become too dense.
• Too liberal in every way.
• Too liberal not enough clear direction.
• Too liberal!!
• Too many extremist views city actually is arrogant, rude non responsive prodevelopers and
very dishonest.
• Too much spending, too many bike lanes, don't increase housing density.
• Trying to be too progressive too fast.
• Why do we have to pay higher property taxes - because our neighbors build huge + expensive
homes, yet we have maintained our small, footprint for over 25+ years?? Not fair!!
• You keep asking for more money from the residents to supplement unnecessary services (
e.g. DEI, unnecessary recycling that was forced on us, continued levies to add unnecessary
things.) I'm fine paying taxes, but cut out the other crap and let's stop trying to supplement
affordable housing for such a large group of people. Work within a budget vs always using
an increase in tax to justify new pet projects. Also, the "Lid" project was not viewed as
favorable so please stop tilting this survey to justify more this initiative and more spend. This
survey is set up to use the answers to justify your position. It's poorly designed and biased.
Traffic, bike lanes, public transportation, infrastructure
• Don't like narrowing at streets, and too much attention assisting the flow bike riders. Don't
allowing the Dai patch rail line.
• It would be nice to have a bike trail to York Ave needs a bike path the the lakes.
• Road construction - traffic mgmt is a disaster - who is appearing & managing the engineering
projects. Communicate why you're ripping up roads you've clearly ripped up & repaired.
• Too much emphasis on bike lanes / reduction in parking. Too much emphasis on pronouns.
• Too much focus on bicycle lanes.
• Too much traffic, taxes, apartments.
Other
• I see more homeless people in the area
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• Racism and classism on the rise amongst neighbors and business owners.
• Too much homeless & street noise.
• TOO MUCH SUBSIDIZED HOUSING. HOVLAND & CO. ARE RUINING THE CHARM (WHAT'S LEFT
OF IT) OF EDINA. PERVERTING THE PLACE INTO A MINI-MPLS.
• TRACK UNCLEAR.
• Very concerned in crime by Southdale, I do not want density in housing.
Don't know/nothing
• I have good & bad things to say about the track Edina is on.
• I think every where things are on wrong track.
• This feels like a complicated question - oversimplified.
Question 25: Other than voting, do you think that if you wanted to, you could have a say
about the way things are run in this community? - No, why?
Public voice not heard/listened to
• Attend city council meeting. But this doesn't seem to have any effect.
• Because even if a healthy majority of people (let's say 65% or above) approve a development
or policy, the minority will be loud, noisy, and sometimes mean with their disapproval, and
city leadership will cater to those folks every single time.
• Because honestly, no matter what the citizens want I feel like government just does whatever
they want. Raise taxes, pay for inflated government salaries. I'm pretty jaded when it comes
to government and thinking that the citizens really have a voice.
• City council doesn't listen.
• City council doesn't loten when you attend edge we an opinion.
• Community comment is being closed at council meetings. They listen, but never take action.
• Community voices were solicited, then ignored, nearly entirely regarding the weber woods
elimination.
• Current mayor/liberal council members seems to change rules, , pretend to listen but
ulitmately does what they want
• Decisions made w/o notice / input - big projects more too fast.
• DON'T BELIEVE THE CITY COUNCIL HAS EARS FOR FOR OPPOSING OPINIONS.
• Don't have enough 'pull'
• Don't have the connections needed.
• Don't know the right bodies to involve.
• Edina city planners and edina school board seems to do whatever they want regardless of
what they hear from their community
• Employees and elected officials do not return phone calls, emails or letters.
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• I do not feel residents have a say in all of the new construction that is happening
• I don't get the impression the Mayor or City Council listens
• I feel that the city will do as it pleases.
• I have lived here my whole life; the only people who are "listened to" are those who agree. I
have learned no to bother speaking up.
• I have reached out to city leaders, but with little interest from them on points of view that
prioritize, environmental concerns for next generations.
• I think i would need to run for office and i don't want to.
• I was part of a task force and it was apparent to me in the way the task force was run, that our
voices were not important.
• I'm not confident my input and ideas would be acted upon.
• Lack of hearing what community
• Might say something but would be 100% ineffective fall on deaf ears no point.
• My communications with city officials have been met with boilerplate letters in reply. I have
zero confidence that the city council represents me. They are more concerned with politics
than policy.
• My neighborhood strongly attended meetings about our road construction- we agreed on
changes that be to be made to the plan and weee not listed to.
• No one cares !
• No one cares.
• People don't care about our opinion.
• People have spoken up in the past w/o results.
• Still pissed about the stupid Astroturf/Tire aap you installed w/ out our approval - the people
w/ money & power run this city.
• The City Council recently considered limited citizens speaking before a Council meeting.
• The city government doesn't listen to concerns about development from the taxpayers and
pushes projects through without enough input from the community. Mayor Hovland says yes
to any project that increases height requirements and yes to any developer that wants TIF
money for the project even though the building is far from blighted, as required to use TIF
money. City manager Scott Neal publicly stated that he, and people in government, are
smarter than the people in their communities. " The people in our communities who discount
our expertise may be smart. They may even have noble intentions. But, in the field of local
government, they're probably not smarter than you. They most almost certainly don't have
the same level of local government management expertise as you do. Don't ever forget that."I
definitely don't think I would have a say in the way things are run with the attitudes from
Mayor Hovland and City Manager Scott Neal.
• The council 9 mayor operate in a silo - refuse to listen to residents.
• The mayor does what he wants to do as well as city council. They aren't interested in other
opinions than their own.
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• Those who govern don't listen.
• We could have a say, but no one does anything with our requests.
• Whenever I have voiced a concern my voice did not matter.
Decisions are predetermined/leaders have agenda
• Agenda.
• Because dissenting opinions aren't welcome!!
• Because of who is on city council. It's very biased to the left and their agenda.
• Because the mayor and city mgr do whatever
• Council is pushing in agenda regardless of input.
• I feel our leadship is bent on building in every rook teranay just for more taxes n.. Ignating
aesthetics.
• I've email city council never heard back, feel the city only focuses on what they ideologically
believe in and not the entire community.
• It seems that the city counsel and other organizations are pretty set in one direction.
• My observation is city council/mayor have already decided what they're going to do & don't
really want input/opinions.
• Some thing's seem already decided. Example the apt complex at St. Stephens.
• The Mayor and City Council have an agenda and citizens input doesn't seem to count.
• There are many examples of mayor and city council having own opinions and agenda and
only give lip service to residents. This has gotten worse in past 15 years.
• Too difficult to gain agenda!
• Too many "insiders"! Edina is ran by a select few that insist on running the city in an "idealistic"
& "manist" fashion!
Decisions are biased toward or influenced by commercial, wealthy, or special interests
• BECAUSE ELECTAL OPTICALS ARE SAY TO DO WHAT KEEPS THEM IN OFFICE & IE. WHAT
DEVELOPERS WANT! $$$.
• Because I have offered my opinion as have many others regarding the Kevin kee's property
development and opinions are dismissed. There is a need to have a neighborhood restaurant
to build community on this side of Edina and it is continually dismissed and now the proposal
is for more housing.
• Council and staff do what they want based on financial considerations and contributions
• DECISIONS ARE MADE BEHIND CLOSED DOORS.
• Edina has a reputation for being a higher class city, & it is im in the mid to lower class.
• Favoritism to certain areas, live in the wrong area.
• I could state an opinion, but I don't live in the influen-tion area.
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• I have attended council meetings and experienced great frustration a few years ago with a
street project and oversight process that disregarded any homeowner input the city paid to
collect beforehard - waste of money, imperious city staff that were rude and didn't care about
homeowner input AT ALL; aware of effort to stifle public comment that was defeated, much
to my pleasant surprise. Homeowners do not have influence or are disregarded while
commercial interests take precedent.
• Money talks. Those with money can apparently build what they want.
• Only the far left has a say in Edina politics
• Seems government is too pro business instead of for the people who live here. No access to
Council, Mayor etc.Zoning is problematic in this city.
• The local government is heavily influenced by big money (developments) so that individuals
are not heard.
Communication issues (slow response time, unhelpfulness, don't know how to provide input,
etc.)
• Because I don't want to go to a bunch of meeting and hear they will not change anything.
• From what I know, would require attending things in-person, which I dont have time for.
• I wouldn't know where / who to begin with. And I'm not sure any one would listen & take the
seriously.
• I'm just one
• I'm not sure - I'd like to think so.
• Info about engaging beyond voting not accessible.
• LEGAL IMMIGRANT WHO CAN'T VOTE.
• Lots of meetings re redevelopment between FRANCE & LAKE CORNELLA.
• My viewpoint doesn't always dovetail with other citizens.
• No so much information on how to do so.
• Not enough transparency.
• Not familiar with running act!
• Not sure the forum to share my opinions in an easy way.
• There isn't good though communication within a reasonable time to respond to many issues
voted in or acted upon by the city.
• Unclear on channels and if they are valued
• Unsure low to reach city council members & mayor so that they will receive it and respond.
• Where / how.
Other
• CURRENT LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT IS WEAK.
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• Don't like the construction of houses that have destroyed the Edina community feeling.
Continue to support historical preservation.
• Get all new lower bids on all city funded construction. Find a better\lower cost.
• I don't get involved because of religion as belief.
• I have had only one time I have had to go to city hall (police) & it was negative.
• I think they are starting to listen.
• It's healthy for a community to have new people involved in the process and that doesn't
always happen.
• Keep more small homes around!! We are looking like Bland Eden Praire, No archite interest!!
• need dedicated council folks for parts of the city
• Some worthless mayor and horrible council members treat immigrants better than citizens.
• Somewhat, too many differing opinions in the community.
• THERE ARE NO MORE REPUBLICANS LEFT HERE. I'M A DYING BREED.
• Too many voices.
• Too old.
Question D8: What is your preferred spoken language? – Other.
• Kannada
• Thai.
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Appendix D: Selected Survey Questions by
Respondent Characteristics
The subgroup comparison tables contain the cross tabulations of selected survey questions by
respondent characteristics. Chi-square or ANOVA tests of significance were applied to these
breakdowns of survey questions. A “p-value” of 0.05 or less indicates that there is less than a 5%
probability that differences observed between groups are due to chance; or in other words, a greater
than 95% probability that the differences observed in the selected categories of the sample represent
“real” differences among those populations.
For each pair of subgroups that has a statistically significant difference, an upper-case letter denoting
significance is shown in the category with the larger column proportion. The letter denotes the
category with the smaller column proportion from which it is statistically different. Differences were
marked as statistically significant if the probability that the differences were due to chance alone were
less than 5%. Categories were not used in comparisons when a column proportion was equal to zero
or one.
Items that have no upper-case letter denotation in their column and that are also not referred to in
any other column were not statistically different.
For example, in Table 85, 95% of respondents aged 55 and older (Column C) rated the overall quality
of life in Edina as excellent or good. This proportion was statistically higher than that of residents aged
18–34 (Column A) and 35–54 (Column B), as indicated by the letters 'A B' in Column C.
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Comparisons by Demographic Characteristics
Table 85: Quality of Life by Respondent Characteristics
Percent
"excellent" or
"good"
Length of residency Gender Age
Housing
tenure Race/ethnicity Overall
5
years
or
less
6 to
20
years
More
than
20
years Female Male
18-
34
35-
54 55+ Rent Own
White
alone, not
Hispanic
Hispanic
and/or
other race
(A) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B)
How would you
rate the quality
of life in Edina?
97%
B
86% 94%
B
94% 90% 87% 89% 95%
A B
90% 93% 94%
B
80% 92%
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Table 86: General Community Characteristics by Respondent Characteristics
Please rate each of
the following
characteristics as
they relate to Edina
as a community:
(Percent
"excellent" or
"good")
Length of residency Gender Age
Housing
tenure Race/ethnicity Overall
5
years
or
less
6 to
20
years
More
than
20
years Female Male
18-
34
35-
54 55+ Rent Own
White
alone,
not
Hispanic
Hispanic
and/or
other
race
(A) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B)
Overall feeling of
safety in Edina
91% 89% 91% 91% 89% 87% 88% 93% 91% 90% 92%
B
79% 90%
Overall ease of
getting to the places
you usually have to
visit
84% 85% 83% 82% 86% 85% 80% 86% 85% 84% 86% 78% 84%
Quality of overall
natural environment
in Edina
88% 85% 89% 87% 89% 87% 82% 91%
B
82% 89% 89%
B
78% 88%
Overall established
"built environment"
of Edina (including
overall design,
buildings, parks and
transportation
systems)
81% 78% 75% 76% 80% 64% 82%
A
80%
A
80% 77% 79% 71% 78%
Health and wellness
opportunities in
Edina
92%
B
83% 92%
B
86% 92% 79% 87% 93%
A
84% 90% 89% 88% 89%
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Please rate each of
the following
characteristics as
they relate to Edina
as a community:
(Percent
"excellent" or
"good")
Length of residency Gender Age
Housing
tenure Race/ethnicity Overall
5
years
or
less
6 to
20
years
More
than
20
years Female Male
18-
34
35-
54 55+ Rent Own
White
alone,
not
Hispanic
Hispanic
and/or
other
race
(A) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B)
Overall
opportunities for
education and
enrichment
88% 86% 87% 91%
B
83% 83% 85% 90% 89% 87% 89% 82% 87%
Overall economic
health of Edina
87% 81% 82% 85% 81% 76% 82% 87%
A
85% 82% 82% 85% 83%
Sense of community 70% 69% 68% 71% 68% 68% 65% 73% 69% 69% 72%
B
55% 69%
Overall image or
reputation of Edina
80% 80% 75% 79% 80% 76% 75% 82% 90%
B
75% 80% 70% 78%
Neighborliness of
residents in Edina
76% 72% 82%
B
77% 78% 73% 80% 76% 74% 78% 80%
B
59% 77%
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Table 87: Likelihood of Recommending or Remaining in Edina by Respondent Characteristics
Please indicate
how likely or
unlikely you are
to do each of the
following:
(Percent "very
likely" or
"somewhat
likely")
Length of residency Gender Age
Housing
tenure Race/ethnicity Overall
5
years
or
less
6 to
20
years
More
than
20
years Female Male
18-
34
35-
54 55+ Rent Own
White
alone,
not
Hispanic
Hispanic
and/or
other
race
(A) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B)
Recommend living
in Edina to
someone who asks
94% 90% 92% 93% 90% 87% 89% 95% 95% 90% 92% 86% 92%
Remain in Edina for
the next five years
85% 89% 90% 92%
B
84% 71% 90%
A
93%
A
81% 91%
A
88% 85% 88%
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Table 88: Feelings of Safety by Respondent Characteristics
Please rate how
safe or unsafe
you feel: (Percent
"very safe" or
"somewhat safe")
Length of residency Gender Age
Housing
tenure Race/ethnicity Overall
5
years
or
less
6 to
20
years
More
than
20
years Female Male
18-
34
35-
54 55+ Rent Own
White
alone,
not
Hispanic
Hispanic
and/or
other
race
(A) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B)
In your
neighborhood
94% 88% 92% 93% 89% 87% 91% 93% 91% 91% 93%
B
81% 91%
In the 50th &
France area
(downtown area)
94%
C
87% 82% 88% 88% 87% 89% 87% 90% 86% 88% 84% 87%
In the greater
Southdale area
77%
C
66%
C
55% 60% 71%
A
60% 67% 66% 71% 63% 66% 63% 65%
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Table 89: Sense of Community Welcoming by Respondent Characteristics
Please rate how
welcoming Edina
is as a community:
(Percent "very
welcoming" or
"welcoming")
Length of residency Gender Age
Housing
tenure Race/ethnicity Overall
5
years
or
less
6 to
20
years
More
than
20
years Female Male
18-
34
35-
54 55+ Rent Own
White
alone,
not
Hispanic
Hispanic
and/or
other
race
(A) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B)
For people of all
races
57% 62% 64% 60% 64% 56% 65% 62% 67% 60% 60% 69% 62%
For people of all
religions
65% 69% 80%
A B
71% 73% 62% 76% 72% 75% 71% 71% 77% 72%
For people of all
ethnicities
53% 61% 67%
A
59% 64% 52% 65% 62% 61% 62% 59% 64% 61%
For people who
have a lower
income
25% 28% 39%
A B
30% 35% 32% 35% 31% 34% 31% 30% 37% 32%
For people of all
ages
70% 83%
A
82%
A
79% 81% 67% 86%
A
78% 71% 81%
A
79% 78% 79%
For people of all
abilities
73% 70% 74% 65% 83%
A
65% 82%
A C
68% 62% 76%
A
72% 72% 72%
For people of all
gender identities
78%
C
64% 60% 61% 72%
A
73%
C
78%
C
55% 71% 65% 64% 80%
A
66%
For people of all
sexual orientations
80%
C
68% 60% 66% 71% 81%
C
79%
C
56% 74% 66% 65% 85%
A
68%
For all people 68% 71% 64% 64% 75%
A
70% 76%
C
62% 64% 69% 68% 71% 68%
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Table 90: Problems in Edina by Respondent Characteristics
Please rate how
much of a problem,
if at all, you feel each
of the following is in
Edina. (Percent
"moderate
problem", "major
problem" or
"extreme problem")
Length of residency Gender Age
Housing
tenure Race/ethnicity Overall
5
years
or
less
6 to
20
years
More
than
20
years Female Male
18-
34
35-
54 55+ Rent Own
White
alone,
not
Hispanic
Hispanic
and/or
other
race
(A) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B)
Traffic speeding in
your neighborhood
44% 44% 38% 40% 42% 29% 47%
A
41% 44% 41% 42% 43% 41%
Stop sign violations in
your neighborhood
31% 32% 33% 30% 34% 29% 29% 34% 34% 32% 32% 28% 32%
Violent crime 8% 13% 12% 10% 11% 8% 12% 11% 17%
B
9% 11% 14% 11%
Drugs 5% 15%
A
13% 10% 13% 8% 8% 16% 17% 10% 12% 11% 12%
Youth crimes 17% 32%
A
32%
A
32% 24% 39%
B
21% 30% 36% 26% 28% 31% 28%
Vandalism and
property crimes
20% 23% 36%
A B
31%
B
19% 36%
B
16% 31%
B
38%
B
24% 26% 33% 27%
Hate crimes and
bias/discrimination
offenses
3% 10% 10% 10% 5% 0% 6% 13%
A
16%
B
6% 8% 14% 8%
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Table 91: Community Characteristics by Respondent Characteristics
Please rate each of
the following
characteristics as
they relate to Edina
as a whole: (Percent
"excellent" or
"good")
Length of residency Gender Age
Housing
tenure Race/ethnicity Overall
5
years
or
less
6 to
20
years
More
than
20
years Female Male
18-
34
35-
54 55+ Rent Own
White
alone,
not
Hispanic
Hispanic
and/or
other
race
(A) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B)
Traffic flow on major
streets
56% 62% 66% 59% 64% 47% 61% 67%
A
64% 61% 64% 54% 61%
Ease of public parking 78% 74% 68% 70% 78% 80% 72% 73% 78% 71% 75% 64% 73%
Ease of travel by car
in Edina
75% 79% 82% 76% 83% 72% 78% 82% 79% 79% 79% 77% 79%
Ease of travel by
bicycle in Edina
61% 54% 67%
B
57% 66% 62% 56% 65% 58% 62% 61% 60% 61%
Ease of walking in
Edina
67% 69% 74% 63% 80%
A
79%
B
59% 75%
B
72% 69% 73% 61% 70%
Availability of paths
and walking trails
71% 79% 86%
A
75% 86%
A
77% 76% 83% 80% 79% 82%
B
66% 80%
Air quality 88%
B
76% 92%
B
82% 90%
A
61% 89%
A
90%
A
78% 87%
A
88%
B
71% 85%
Cleanliness of Edina 95%
B
89% 95%
B
93% 94% 86% 94%
A
94%
A
92% 93% 93% 94% 93%
Public places where
people want to spend
time
83% 86% 89% 86% 88% 87% 84% 89% 80% 89%
A
88%
B
77% 87%
Variety of housing
options
50% 55% 61% 54% 58% 51% 60% 56% 58% 55% 54% 70%
A
56%
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Please rate each of
the following
characteristics as
they relate to Edina
as a whole: (Percent
"excellent" or
"good")
Length of residency Gender Age
Housing
tenure Race/ethnicity Overall
5
years
or
less
6 to
20
years
More
than
20
years Female Male
18-
34
35-
54 55+ Rent Own
White
alone,
not
Hispanic
Hispanic
and/or
other
race
(A) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B)
Availability of quality
affordable housing
34% 35% 37% 32% 39% 28% 35% 38% 32% 36% 33% 42% 35%
Fitness opportunities
(including exercise
classes and paths or
trails, etc.)
91% 86% 87% 88% 89% 86% 89% 88% 92% 87% 90% 82% 88%
Recreational
opportunities
89% 88% 90% 91% 87% 86% 89% 90% 89% 89% 91%
B
82% 89%
K-12 education 97%
B C
86% 86% 88% 88% 84% 92% 86% 94% 87% 89% 89% 88%
Adult educational
opportunities
81% 80% 84% 84% 82% 63% 89%
A
83%
A
80% 83% 85%
B
69% 82%
Opportunities to
attend
cultural/arts/music
activities
71% 79% 77% 79% 73% 74% 78% 77% 72% 78% 80%
B
62% 77%
Employment
opportunities
68% 73% 71% 74% 69% 64% 74% 72% 70% 72% 70% 76% 71%
Shopping
opportunities
90% 92% 93% 93% 92% 92% 94% 91% 91% 93% 92% 91% 92%
Cost of living in Edina 38% 31% 41% 33% 41% 25% 33% 42%
A
36% 37% 37% 29% 36%
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Please rate each of
the following
characteristics as
they relate to Edina
as a whole: (Percent
"excellent" or
"good")
Length of residency Gender Age
Housing
tenure Race/ethnicity Overall
5
years
or
less
6 to
20
years
More
than
20
years Female Male
18-
34
35-
54 55+ Rent Own
White
alone,
not
Hispanic
Hispanic
and/or
other
race
(A) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B)
Overall quality of
business and service
establishments in
Edina
94%
B
84% 91% 90% 89% 86% 90% 90% 87% 90% 90% 85% 89%
Overall quality of
commercial
redevelopment in
Edina
67% 70% 61% 62% 71% 69% 67% 65% 76%
B
64% 68% 61% 66%
Overall quality of
residential
redevelopment in
Edina
67%
C
58%
C
46% 54% 58% 50% 56% 57% 64% 54% 55% 58% 56%
Opportunities to
participate in social
events and activities
62% 74%
A
80%
A
81%
B
63% 55% 78%
A
75%
A
67% 75% 75% 63% 73%
Opportunities to
volunteer
71% 81% 78% 83%
B
73% 78% 77% 79% 75% 79% 78% 73% 77%
Opportunities to
participate in
community matters
85%
B
72% 73% 74% 77% 89%
C
76% 72% 69% 78% 75% 73% 75%
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Table 92: Aspects of Drinking Water by Respondent Characteristics
Please rate the
following aspects
of drinking water
in Edina: (Percent
"excellent" or
"good")
Length of residency Gender Age
Housing
tenure Race/ethnicity Overall
5
years
or
less
6 to
20
years
More
than
20
years Female Male
18-
34
35-
54 55+ Rent Own
White
alone,
not
Hispanic
Hispanic
and/or
other
race
(A) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B)
Appearance 81%
B
69% 86%
B
73% 86%
A
72% 75% 83% 78% 79% 79% 71% 78%
Taste 64% 61% 70% 58% 75%
A
80%
B C
55% 66%
B
68% 64% 66% 65% 65%
Odor 76% 67% 77%
B
70% 77% 86%
B
65% 75%
B
75% 73% 74% 70% 73%
Hardness 35% 25% 38%
B
25% 44%
A
33% 27% 37% 46%
B
29% 34% 28% 33%
Reliability 87% 78% 91%
B
81% 90%
A
86% 83% 86% 86% 85% 86% 81% 85%
Safety 90%
B
70% 90%
B
76% 90%
A
86% 79% 83% 77% 84% 83% 77% 82%
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Table 93: Use of Parks and Recreation Amenities by Respondent Characteristics
Tell us about how
many times in the
last 12 months, if
ever, you or other
household
members used any
of the following
Edina Parks &
Recreation
Department
amenities. (Percent
at least once)
Length of residency Gender Age
Housing
tenure Race/ethnicity Overall
5
years
or
less
6 to
20
years
More
than
20
years Female Male
18-
34
35-
54 55+ Rent Own
White
alone,
not
Hispanic
Hispanic
and/or
other
race
(A) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B)
Trails 86% 85% 83% 79% 91%
A
94%
C
92%
C
76% 79% 86% 84% 83% 84%
Dog parks/off-leash
areas
8% 20%
A
16% 16% 15% 16% 23%
C
10% 12% 17% 15% 12% 16%
Neighborhood parks 90% 92% 89% 89% 92% 100%
C
93%
C
85% 81% 93%
A
91%
B
82% 90%
Large community
athletic fields
43% 55% 45% 42% 55%
A
57%
C
72%
A C
28% 36% 52%
A
46% 58% 48%
Edinborough Park 49% 52%
C
39% 47% 47% 48% 54%
C
41% 34% 51%
A
46% 52% 46%
Centennial Lakes
Park
92%
C
83% 79% 84% 83% 92%
C
89%
C
78% 83% 84% 85% 80% 84%
Edina Aquatic Center 17% 31%
A C
20% 23% 24% 8% 45%
A C
14% 7% 29%
A
25% 17% 23%
Edina Senior Center 10% 14% 30%
A B
19% 15% 0% 4% 34%
A B
20% 19% 20%
B
5% 19%
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Tell us about how
many times in the
last 12 months, if
ever, you or other
household
members used any
of the following
Edina Parks &
Recreation
Department
amenities. (Percent
at least once)
Length of residency Gender Age
Housing
tenure Race/ethnicity Overall
5
years
or
less
6 to
20
years
More
than
20
years Female Male
18-
34
35-
54 55+ Rent Own
White
alone,
not
Hispanic
Hispanic
and/or
other
race
(A) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B)
Braemar Arena (ice
arena)
18% 27% 24% 23% 26% 6% 41%
A C
17% 9% 29%
A
26% 18% 24%
Braemar Golf Course 25% 37% 43%
A
31% 43%
A
42%
C
45%
C
28% 15% 43%
A
40%
B
18% 36%
Braemar Golf Dome 28% 24% 29% 22% 34%
A
39%
C
33%
C
20% 19% 30%
A
30%
B
14% 27%
Braemar Field
(sports dome)
23% 32%
C
21% 24% 26% 18% 44%
A C
14% 7% 32%
A
26% 21% 26%
Edina Art Center 15% 23% 23% 21% 20% 19% 21% 21% 23% 20% 21% 19% 21%
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Table 94: Quality of Parks and Recreation Amenities by Respondent Characteristics
Please rate the
quality of each,
regardless of your
household’s use of
the amenities.
(Percent
"excellent" or
"good")
Length of residency Gender Age
Housing
tenure Race/ethnicity Overall
5
years
or
less
6 to
20
years
More
than
20
years Female Male
18-
34
35-
54 55+ Rent Own
White
alone,
not
Hispanic
Hispanic
and/or
other
race
(A) A (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B)
Trails 90% 87% 93% 94%
B
85% 74% 92%
A
93%
A
85% 91% 90% 88% 90%
Dog parks/off-leash
areas
90% 64% 80% 69% 79% 79% 69% 78% 100%
B
70% 76% 71% 74%
Neighborhood
parks
87% 91% 97%
A
95%
B
89% 86% 89% 98%
A B
89% 94% 93%
B
84% 92%
Large community
athletic fields
96% 88% 96%
B
91% 93% 87% 90% 97% 89% 93% 92% 95% 93%
Edinborough Park 98%
B
86% 92% 87% 95%
A
92% 86% 94% 86% 91% 92% 88% 91%
Centennial Lakes
Park
99%
B
92% 98%
B
95% 97% 94% 94% 98% 96% 97% 97% 91% 96%
Edina Aquatic
Center
87% 90% 90% 86% 94% 79% 91% 91% 63% 92%
A
92%
B
76% 89%
Edina Senior Center 100% 84% 90% 88% 93% 79% 87% 92% 95% 88% 91%
B
62% 89%
Braemar Arena (ice
arena)
100%
B
76% 88% 76% 92%
A
79% 78% 95%
B
100% 83% 85% 87% 84%
Braemar Golf
Course
100%
B
88% 97%
B
91% 97% 88% 96% 95% 100% 94% 95% 87% 94%
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Please rate the
quality of each,
regardless of your
household’s use of
the amenities.
(Percent
"excellent" or
"good")
Length of residency Gender Age
Housing
tenure Race/ethnicity Overall
5
years
or
less
6 to
20
years
More
than
20
years Female Male
18-
34
35-
54 55+ Rent Own
White
alone,
not
Hispanic
Hispanic
and/or
other
race
(A) A (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B)
Braemar Golf Dome 100%
B
86% 95% 88% 97% 86% 97% 93% 100% 93% 93% 92% 93%
Braemar Field
(sports dome)
76% 87% 94%
A
87% 91% 61% 98%
A
91%
A
100% 89% 90% 92% 89%
Edina Art Center 72% 79% 86% 80% 84% 83% 79% 82% 81% 82% 86%
B
55% 81%
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Table 95: Quality of Services by Respondent Characteristics
Please rate the quality
of each of the
following services in
Edina: (Percent
"excellent" or "good")
Length of residency Gender Age
Housing
tenure Race/ethnicity
Overal
l
5
year
s or
less
6 to
20
year
s
Mor
e
than
20
years
Femal
e
Mal
e
18-
34
35-
54 55+
Ren
t
Ow
n
White
alone,
not
Hispani
c
Hispani
c and/or
other
race
(A) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B)
Police services 93%
B
82% 97%
B
92% 89% 74% 86%
A
98%
A B
89% 92% 92%
B
81% 91%
Fire services 97%
B
85% 99%
B
93% 94% 76% 92%
A
99%
A B
88% 96%
A
94%
B
87% 93%
Ambulance or
emergency medical
services
95% 89% 98%
B
92% 97%
A
78% 92%
A
99%
A B
90% 96%
A
96%
B
84% 94%
Crime prevention 84%
B
71% 87%
B
80% 82% 71% 76% 87%
A B
77% 82% 84%
B
63% 81%
Fire prevention and
education
92%
B
77% 95%
B
86% 91% 60% 94%
A
92%
A
84% 90% 92%
B
69% 88%
Traffic enforcement 73% 70% 77% 73% 74% 66% 73% 76% 68% 75% 75% 64% 73%
Street repair 59% 59% 64% 56% 67%
A
49% 57% 67%
A
61% 61% 62% 58% 61%
Street cleaning 84% 80% 84% 82% 84% 84% 83% 83% 84% 83% 84% 74% 83%
Street lighting 81% 75% 82% 79% 80% 70% 79% 83%
A
86%
B
77% 81% 73% 79%
Snow removal 89% 84% 88% 83% 92%
A
72% 90%
A
89%
A
89% 87% 90%
B
70% 87%
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Please rate the quality
of each of the
following services in
Edina: (Percent
"excellent" or "good")
Length of residency Gender Age
Housing
tenure Race/ethnicity
Overal
l
5
year
s or
less
6 to
20
year
s
Mor
e
than
20
years
Femal
e
Mal
e
18-
34
35-
54 55+
Ren
t
Ow
n
White
alone,
not
Hispani
c
Hispani
c and/or
other
race
(A) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B)
Sidewalk maintenance 72% 74% 83%
A
76% 78% 58% 77%
A
82%
A
72% 79% 79% 70% 77%
Traffic signal timing 66% 70% 73% 72% 68% 45% 73%
A
77%
A
68% 71% 72% 60% 70%
Bus or transit services 64% 65% 67% 58% 76%
A
70% 58% 70% 71% 63% 68% 56% 65%
Garbage collection 89% 86% 89% 87% 90% 80% 86% 92%
A
93% 87% 90% 81% 88%
Recycling 90%
B
80% 89%
B
85% 87% 83% 82% 89% 89% 85% 86% 86% 85%
Organics recycling 77% 79% 85% 83% 80% 87% 81% 80% 73% 83% 83% 84% 81%
Yard waste pickup 76% 77% 85% 80% 80% 79% 75% 85% 97%
B
79% 83% 74% 80%
Storm drainage 92% 84% 85% 84% 89% 78% 90%
A
87% 97%
B
84% 87% 84% 86%
Drinking water 58% 53% 72%
A B
56% 69%
A
51% 55% 68%
A B
55% 64% 66%
B
39% 61%
Sewer services 89%
B
71% 90%
B
77% 88%
A
69% 83%
A
87%
A
78% 84% 84%
B
69% 83%
Utility billing 78%
B
64% 76%
B
67% 78%
A
66% 68% 77% 67% 74% 75%
B
51% 72%
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Please rate the quality
of each of the
following services in
Edina: (Percent
"excellent" or "good")
Length of residency Gender Age
Housing
tenure Race/ethnicity
Overal
l
5
year
s or
less
6 to
20
year
s
Mor
e
than
20
years
Femal
e
Mal
e
18-
34
35-
54 55+
Ren
t
Ow
n
White
alone,
not
Hispani
c
Hispani
c and/or
other
race
(A) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B)
City parks 95%
B
89% 94% 92% 95% 94% 91% 94% 90% 94% 95%
B
83% 93%
Park maintenance 96% 91% 95% 93% 96% 94% 93% 95% 93% 95% 95%
B
88% 94%
Condition of trails and
sidewalks
85% 87% 88% 87% 88% 65% 90%
A
92%
A
87% 87% 88% 85% 87%
Recreation programs or
classes
89% 83% 89% 86% 89% 58% 89%
A
92%
A
80% 89% 91%
B
68% 87%
Land use, planning and
zoning
65%
C
62%
C
48% 52% 64%
A
63% 60% 53% 71%
B
53% 59% 49% 57%
Code enforcement
(weeds, abandoned
buildings, etc.)
89%
B C
72% 61% 65% 81%
A
65% 78% 69% 73% 70% 73% 63% 71%
Animal control 95%
C
83% 81% 81% 89% 100
%
C
85% 79% 87% 83% 85% 83% 85%
Economic development 78%
C
71% 62% 66% 73% 63% 72% 69% 78% 66% 70% 67% 69%
Public health services 91% 83% 87% 84% 90% 92% 85% 86% 87% 87% 88% 84% 87%
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Please rate the quality
of each of the
following services in
Edina: (Percent
"excellent" or "good")
Length of residency Gender Age
Housing
tenure Race/ethnicity
Overal
l
5
year
s or
less
6 to
20
year
s
Mor
e
than
20
years
Femal
e
Mal
e
18-
34
35-
54 55+
Ren
t
Ow
n
White
alone,
not
Hispani
c
Hispani
c and/or
other
race
(A) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B)
Public information
services/communicatio
n from the City
87% 79% 77% 78% 83% 75% 81% 81% 90%
B
78% 83%
B
70% 80%
Cable television
(Comcast/Xfinity)
62% 50% 55% 50% 63%
A
55% 49% 59% 52% 57% 58%
B
38% 55%
Fiber/home internet
connection
56% 61% 69% 59% 68% 38% 62%
A
72%
A
60% 65% 66% 56% 63%
Emergency
preparedness (services
that prepare the
community for natural
disasters or other
emergency situations)
87% 80% 85% 81% 87% 76% 86% 84% 82% 84% 88%
B
66% 84%
Edina open space 80%
B
67% 74% 73% 74% 67% 76% 74% 66% 76% 75% 64% 73%
City-sponsored special
events (Night to Unite,
Winter Ice Festival,
Days of Remembrance,
etc.)
68% 75% 82%
A
76% 75% 57% 79%
A
80%
A
74% 77% 81%
B
56% 76%
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Please rate the quality
of each of the
following services in
Edina: (Percent
"excellent" or "good")
Length of residency Gender Age
Housing
tenure Race/ethnicity
Overal
l
5
year
s or
less
6 to
20
year
s
Mor
e
than
20
years
Femal
e
Mal
e
18-
34
35-
54 55+
Ren
t
Ow
n
White
alone,
not
Hispani
c
Hispani
c and/or
other
race
(A) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B)
Overall quality of
services provided by
the City of Edina
85% 78% 90%
B
82% 89%
A
71% 86%
A
88%
A
78% 87%
A
89%
B
64% 85%
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Table 96: Government Performance by Respondent Characteristics
Please rate the
following
categories of
Edina government
performance:
(Percent
"excellent" or
"good")
Length of residency Gender Age
Housing
tenure Race/ethnicity Overall
5
years
or
less
6 to
20
years
More
than
20
years Female Male
18-
34
35-
54 55+ Rent Own
White
alone,
not
Hispanic
Hispanic
and/or
other
race
(A) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B)
The value of
services for the
taxes paid to Edina
69% 70% 68% 67% 71% 64% 68% 71% 76% 67% 72%
B
57% 69%
The job Edina
government does
at welcoming
resident
involvement
80%
B C
62% 58% 62% 69% 67% 60% 67% 72% 62% 69%
B
43% 64%
Overall confidence
in Edina
government
71%
C
67%
C
54% 60% 68% 49% 66%
A
66%
A
74%
B
59% 66% 52% 63%
Generally acting in
the best interest of
the community
72%
C
68% 59% 63% 70% 56% 69% 66% 75%
B
62% 68%
B
54% 65%
Treating all
residents fairly
77%
B
63% 64% 65% 71% 59% 69% 69% 75% 64% 69% 58% 67%
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Table 97: Impression of City Employees by Respondent Characteristics
Please rate your
impression of City
employees:
(Percent
"excellent" or
"good")
Length of residency Gender Age
Housing
tenure Race/ethnicity Overall
5
years
or
less
6 to
20
years
More
than
20
years Female Male
18-
34
35-
54 55+ Rent Own
White
alone,
not
Hispanic
Hispanic
and/or
other
race
(A) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B)
Knowledge 85% 85% 85% 85% 85% 71% 85%
A
89%
A
91% 83% 85% 83% 85%
Courtesy 87% 83% 86% 85% 84% 63% 84%
A
91%
A
94%
B
83% 84% 90% 85%
Responsiveness 94%
B C
78% 80% 80% 86% 76% 82% 85% 92%
B
80% 82% 80% 83%
Follow-up (got
back to you or took
action if needed)
81% 74% 77% 70% 82%
A
62% 77% 81%
A
78% 76% 76% 77% 77%
Overall customer
service
88% 81% 82% 80% 85% 68% 82%
A
87%
A
92%
B
80% 83% 79% 83%
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Table 98: Opinion of Property Taxes by Respondent Characteristics
Considering your
property taxes in
comparison to
neighboring
cities, do you feel
property taxes in
Edina are…
(Percent "very
high" or
"somewhat high")
Length of residency Gender Age
Housing
tenure Race/ethnicity Overall
5
years
or
less
6 to
20
years
More
than
20
years Female Male
18-
34
35-
54 55+ Rent Own
White
alone,
not
Hispanic
Hispanic
and/or
other
race
(A) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B)
Considering your
property taxes in
comparison to
neighboring cities,
do you feel
property taxes in
Edina are...
57% 57% 62% 64%
B
51% 80%
B C
58% 53% 52% 60% 59% 62% 59%
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Table 99: Level of Support for Increasing Property Taxes by Respondent Characteristics
To what extent
would you
support or oppose
an increase in
your property
taxes to maintain
City services at
their current
level?
(Percent "strongly
support" or
"somewhat
support")
Length of residency Gender Age
Housing
tenure Race/ethnicity Overall
5
years
or
less
6 to
20
years
More
than
20
years Female Male
18-
34
35-
54 55+ Rent Own
White
alone,
not
Hispanic
Hispanic
and/or
other
race
(A) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B)
To what extent
would you support
or oppose an
increase in your
property taxes to
maintain City
services at their
current level?
44% 42% 43% 38% 50%
A
25% 36% 54%
A B
51% 41% 46%
B
31% 43%
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Table 100: Impression of Tax Policy by Respondent Characteristics
How much do you
agree or disagree
with each of the
following
statements?
(Percent "strongly
agree" or
"somewhat
agree")
Length of residency Gender Age
Housing
tenure Race/ethnicity Overall
5
years
or
less
6 to
20
years
More
than
20
years Female Male
18-
34
35-
54 55+ Rent Own
White
alone,
not
Hispanic
Hispanic
and/or
other
race
(A) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B)
The City of Edina
effectively manages
taxpayer money
73% 66% 70% 66% 74% 59% 65% 77%
A B
77% 68% 72%
B
53% 69%
The City of Edina
should raise taxes
annually in
increments to cover
increased cost of
services over time
67% 56% 56% 53% 65%
A
57% 53% 63% 67% 56% 61%
B
45% 58%
The City of Edina
should only raise
taxes as needed,
even if in larger
increments, to
cover the cost of
services as they
increase
46% 49% 59%
A
50% 56% 62%
B
40% 58%
B
56% 51% 51% 54% 52%
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How much do you
agree or disagree
with each of the
following
statements?
(Percent "strongly
agree" or
"somewhat
agree")
Length of residency Gender Age
Housing
tenure Race/ethnicity Overall
5
years
or
less
6 to
20
years
More
than
20
years Female Male
18-
34
35-
54 55+ Rent Own
White
alone,
not
Hispanic
Hispanic
and/or
other
race
(A) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B)
The City of Edina
should reduce
public services to
avoid future tax
increases
30% 25% 30% 27% 29% 33% 30% 26% 14% 33%
A
28% 21% 28%
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Table 101: Support for a Crossing and Connection at France Avenue by Respondent Characteristics
(Percent "strongly
support"
or "somewhat
support ")
Length of residency Gender Age
Housing
tenure Race/ethnicity Overall
5
years
or
less
6 to
20
years
More
than
20
years Female Male
18-
34
35-
54 55+ Rent Own
White
alone,
not
Hispanic
Hispanic
and/or
other
race
(A) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B)
France Avenue is a
busy thoroughfare
used by about 27,000
vehicles per day... To
what extent do you
support the
development of the
bicycling/pedestrian
route, including the
crossing?
84%
B C
68% 66% 70% 73% 75% 75% 68% 85%
B
67% 72% 73% 71%
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Table 102: Support Funding Human Services and Nonprofits by Respondent Characteristics
(Percent "strongly
support"
or "somewhat
support ")
Length of residency Gender Age
Housing
tenure Race/ethnicity Overall
5
years
or
less
6 to
20
years
More
than
20
years Female Male
18-
34
35-
54 55+ Rent Own
White
alone,
not
Hispanic
Hispanic
and/or
other
race
(A) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B)
The City currently
provides funding to
some human
services
organizations and
nonprofits serving
the community. To
what extent do you
support the City
providing that
financial support?
83%
B C
68% 71% 78%
B
68% 61% 69% 80%
A B
91%
B
67% 74% 71% 73%
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Table 103: City Direction by Respondent Characteristics
Percent "right
direction"
Length of residency Gender Age
Housing
tenure Race/ethnicity Overall
5
years
or
less
6 to
20
years
More
than
20
years Female Male
18-
34
35-
54 55+ Rent Own
White
alone,
not
Hispanic
Hispanic
and/or
other
race
(A) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B)
All in all, do you
think things in
Edina are generally
headed in the
right direction, or
do you feel things
are on the wrong
track?
84%
C
76%
C
63% 75% 72% 81% 71% 74% 84%
B
69% 75% 69% 73%
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Table 104: Opportunity for Residents to be Involved in How Edina is Run by Respondent Characteristics
Percent "yes"
Length of residency Gender Age
Housing
tenure Race/ethnicity Overall
5
years
or
less
6 to
20
years
More
than
20
years Female Male
18-
34
35-
54 55+ Rent Own
White
alone,
not
Hispanic
Hispanic
and/or
other
race
(A) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B)
Other than voting,
do you think that if
you wanted to, you
could have a say
about the way
things are run in
this community?
85%
B C
64% 61% 64% 72% 59% 65% 72% 77% 65% 69% 56% 68%
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Table 105: Ratings of Inclusivity of City by Respondent Characteristics
Please rate the job
you feel the City
does at each of the
following: (Percent
"excellent" or
"good")
Length of residency Gender Age
Housing
tenure Race/ethnicity Overall
5
years
or
less
6 to
20
years
More
than
20
years Female Male
18-
34
35-
54 55+ Rent Own
White
alone,
not
Hispanic
Hispanic
and/or
other
race
(A) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B)
Making all residents
feel welcome
79% 70% 75% 71% 80% 62% 75% 79%
A
77% 74% 78%
B
55% 74%
Helping new
residents feel
connected and
integrated
56% 60% 71%
A
62% 63% 50% 63% 67%
A
48% 67%
A
67%
B
38% 62%
Attracting people
from diverse
backgrounds
39% 43% 59%
A B
50% 45% 24% 48%
A
55%
A
47% 48% 49%
B
31% 48%
Valuing/respecting
residents from
diverse backgrounds
72% 59% 71% 61% 74%
A
72% 67% 66% 58% 70% 69% 56% 67%
Providing a safe and
secure environment
for residents of all
backgrounds
79% 70% 82%
B
74% 81% 66% 79% 80%
A
76% 78% 77% 71% 77%
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Table 106: Experiences of Discrimination by City by Respondent Characteristics
To what extent, if at
all, have you or
someone in your
household
experienced
discrimination
based on each of
the following in the
Edina community in
the past 12 months?
(Percent “some” or
“most of the time”)
Length of residency Gender Age
Housing
tenure Race/ethnicity Overall
5
years
or
less
6 to
20
years
More
than
20
years Female Male
18-
34
35-
54 55+ Rent Own
White
alone,
not
Hispanic
Hispanic
and/or
other
race
(A) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B)
Age 1% 6%
A
7%
A
6%
B
2% 7% 1% 6%
B
5% 5% 4% 7% 5%
Gender identity 0% 5%
A
3% 3% 3% 0% 3% 4% 6%
B
2% 3% 2% 3%
Race(s) 5% 10%
C
3% 8%
B
2% 10% 8% 4% 13%
B
3% 2% 34%
A
6%
Ethnicity 1% 8%
A C
2% 5% 2% 10%
B C
2% 3% 9%
B
2% 1% 22%
A
4%
National origin (birth
country)
1% 6%
A
2% 4% 2% 10%
B C
1% 3% 8%
B
1% 1% 16%
A
3%
Religion 4% 3% 4% 3% 4% 0% 6%
A
3% 3% 4% 4% 5% 4%
Political affiliation 8% 15% 15% 13% 13% 14% 15% 12% 12% 14% 12% 17% 14%
Disability 2% 8%
A C
2% 6% 3% 7% 4% 4% 9%
B
3% 5% 3% 5%
Sexual orientation 1% 5%
C
1% 3% 3% 7%
C
2% 2% 2% 3% 3% 0% 3%
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Table 107: Managing Community Tensions by Respondent Characteristics
How well, if at all,
do you feel the City
is managing
tensions in the
community related
to residential
redevelopment in
Edina?
(Percent "very well"
or "somewhat
well")
Length of residency Gender Age
Housing
tenure Race/ethnicity Overall
5
years
or
less
6 to
20
years
More
than
20
years Female Male
18-
34
35-
54 55+ Rent Own
White
alone,
not
Hispanic
Hispanic
and/or
other
race
(A) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B)
How well, if at all, do
you feel the City is
managing tensions
in the community
related to residential
redevelopment in
Edina?
72%
C
62% 55% 59% 67% 63% 59% 63% 76%
B
58% 63% 51% 61%
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Table 108: Too Little Housing Choice
Thinking about
the types of
housing in Edina,
how would you
rate the
availability of
housing for each
of the following
income groups?
(Percent “far too
little” or
“somewhat too
little”)
Length of residency Gender Age
Housing
tenure Race/ethnicity Overall
5
years
or
less
6 to
20
years
More
than
20
years Female Male
18-
34
35-
54 55+ Rent Own
White
alone,
not
Hispanic
Hispanic
and/or
other
race
(A) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B)
Lower-income
singles
62%
C
53% 44% 59%
B
45% 59% 45% 54% 54% 50% 53% 47% 52%
Lower-income
families
60% 53% 50% 60%
B
48% 70%
B
45% 53% 53% 53% 56% 42% 53%
Middle-income
singles
41% 51% 49% 57%
B
39% 45% 47% 50% 42% 50% 48% 48% 48%
Middle-income
families
34% 54%
A
55%
A
60%
B
39% 38% 54% 50% 39% 53%
A
49% 52% 50%
High-income
singles
8% 11%
C
3% 7% 7% 10% 12%
C
3% 15%
B
5% 4% 29%
A
7%
High-income
families
5% 7%
C
1% 4% 3% 10%
C
6%
C
1% 11%
B
3% 1% 24%
A
4%
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Table 109: Too Much Housing Choice
Thinking about
the types of
housing in Edina,
how would you
rate the
availability of
housing for each
of the following
income groups?
(Percent “far too
much” or
“somewhat too
much”)
Length of residency Gender Age
Housing
tenure Race/ethnicity Overall
5
years
or
less
6 to
20
years
More
than
20
years Female Male
18-
34
35-
54 55+ Rent Own
White
alone,
not
Hispanic
Hispanic
and/or
other
race
(A) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B)
Lower-income
singles
14% 16% 21% 12% 23%
A
10% 23% 17% 8% 21%
A
16% 27% 18%
Lower-income
families
17% 17% 17% 13% 21% 10% 25%
A C
15% 14% 19% 16% 32%
A
18%
Middle-income
singles
4% 7% 5% 5% 7% 9% 4% 6% 3% 7% 7% 0% 6%
Middle-income
families
14%
B C
6% 2% 3% 11%
A
19%
B C
6% 3% 16%
B
4% 6% 10% 6%
High-income
singles
40% 31% 39% 45%
B
27% 35% 26% 43%
B
36% 35% 39%
B
18% 36%
High-income
families
54% 42% 46% 53%
B
39% 53% 39% 49% 46% 46% 50%
B
22% 46%
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Table 110: Priorities for Ensuring Housing Choice
There are different
ways that a
community can try to
ensure there are a
wider variety of
housing choices. How
important, if at all, do
you think it is that the
City encourage each
of the following?
(Percent “essential” or
“very important”)
Length of
residency Gender Age
Housing
tenure Race/ethnicity Overall
5
year
s or
less
6 to
20
year
s
More
than
20
years Female Male
18-
34
35-
54 55+ Rent Own
White
alone,
not
Hispanic
Hispanic
and/or
other
race
(A) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B)
Preservation of small
starter homes (homes
with fewer rooms or
other amenities that are
affordable for first-time
buyers)
70% 73% 76% 75% 71% 86%
B
65% 75%
B
86%
B
70% 75%
B
58% 74%
Building of more
accessory dwelling units
(apartments or small
homes built above
garages, in backyards,
etc.)
40%
C
33% 26% 38%
B
25% 33% 27% 36% 40% 29% 32% 33% 32%
Medium-density
development (like
townhouses)
48%
C
37% 31% 43%
B
32% 46%
B
29% 40% 50%
B
33% 38% 35% 37%
Higher-density
development (like
apartments)
31%
C
27%
C
15% 28% 20% 23% 23% 24% 38%
B
19% 23% 30% 23%
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Table 111: Support for Change in Garbage Collection System by Respondent Characteristics
Percent "strong
support" or
"somewhat
support"
Length of residency Gender Age
Housing
tenure Race/ethnicity Overall
5
years
or
less
6 to
20
years
More
than
20
years Female Male
18-
34
35-
54 55+ Rent Own
White
alone,
not
Hispanic
Hispanic
and/or
other
race
(A) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B)
Most communities
have one of two
systems for garbage
collection... To what
extent do you
support the City
changing from the
current open
collection process to
an organized
collection system?
73%
B C
55% 53% 64% 54% 54% 64% 58% 73%
B
55% 61% 55% 59%
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Table 112: Quality of Environmental Services by Respondent Characteristics
Rate the quality of
each of the
following services
provided by the
City of Edina.
(Percent
"excellent" or
"good")
Length of residency Gender Age
Housing
tenure Race/ethnicity Overall
5
years
or
less
6 to
20
years
More
than
20
years Female Male
18-
34
35-
54 55+ Rent Own
White
alone,
not
Hispanic
Hispanic
and/or
other
race
(A) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B)
Energy conservation
and efficiency
programs
83% 72% 79% 75% 80% 77% 78% 78% 72% 79% 81%
B
57% 77%
Fostering natural
habitats in public
spaces
88% 79% 81% 81% 84% 83% 80% 83% 90%
B
80% 81% 84% 82%
Encouraging natural
habitat on
residential and
commercial land
73% 61% 66% 65% 66% 71% 59% 69% 85%
B
60% 63% 78% 65%
Increasing
renewable energy
programs
72% 63% 66% 64% 70% 76% 60% 68% 64% 66% 71%
B
50% 66%
Adapting to climate
change
37% 63%
A
60%
A
60% 53% 46% 58% 60% 55% 56% 56% 61% 56%
Organics recycling
collection services
67% 73% 85%
A B
78% 75% 53% 87%
A C
77%
A
63% 80%
A
80% 69% 76%
Water conservation
programs
63% 57% 70% 62% 64% 45% 65%
A
69%
A
63% 63% 61% 66% 63%
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Rate the quality of
each of the
following services
provided by the
City of Edina.
(Percent
"excellent" or
"good")
Length of residency Gender Age
Housing
tenure Race/ethnicity Overall
5
years
or
less
6 to
20
years
More
than
20
years Female Male
18-
34
35-
54 55+ Rent Own
White
alone,
not
Hispanic
Hispanic
and/or
other
race
(A) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B)
Transportation
emission (pollution)
reduction (e.g.,
sidewalks, bike
lanes and public
electric vehicle
charging)
56% 59% 62% 53% 65%
A
58% 58% 61% 56% 60% 59% 56% 59%
Investing in
programs and
creating policies to
address climate
change
52% 62% 67% 64% 60% 49% 68%
A
63% 62% 62% 62% 54% 61%
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Table 113: Importance of Environmental Services by Respondent Characteristics
Rate how
important, if at all,
each service is to
the Edina
community.
(Percent
"essential" or
"very important")
Length of residency Gender Age
Housing
tenure Race/ethnicity Overall
5
years
or
less
6 to
20
years
More
than
20
years Female Male
18-
34
35-
54 55+ Rent Own
White
alone,
not
Hispanic
Hispanic
and/or
other
race
(A) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B)
Energy conservation
and efficiency
programs
78%
C
74%
C
61% 76%
B
65% 75% 70% 69% 80%
B
67% 71% 77% 70%
Fostering natural
habitats in public
spaces
84%
C
81%
C
68% 76% 77% 84% 80% 73% 78% 76% 78% 77% 76%
Encouraging natural
habitat on
residential and
commercial land
78%
C
75%
C
62% 69% 73% 85%
C
74% 65% 77% 69% 72% 73% 70%
Increasing
renewable energy
programs
78%
C
70% 60% 74%
B
62% 72% 67% 68% 80%
B
64% 70% 72% 68%
Adapting to climate
change
75% 74% 66% 77%
B
65% 75% 69% 73% 84%
B
66% 74% 68% 71%
Organics recycling
collection services
61% 65% 61% 70%
B
54% 54% 62% 66% 75%
B
59% 65% 56% 63%
Water conservation
programs
75% 80% 72% 82%
B
69% 74% 75% 77% 90%
B
71% 77% 78% 76%
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Rate how
important, if at all,
each service is to
the Edina
community.
(Percent
"essential" or
"very important")
Length of residency Gender Age
Housing
tenure Race/ethnicity Overall
5
years
or
less
6 to
20
years
More
than
20
years Female Male
18-
34
35-
54 55+ Rent Own
White
alone,
not
Hispanic
Hispanic
and/or
other
race
(A) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B)
Transportation
emission (pollution)
reduction (e.g.,
sidewalks, bike
lanes and public
electric vehicle
charging)
64% 74% 67% 70% 69% 70% 67% 71% 75% 67% 71% 64% 69%
Investing in
programs and
creating policies to
address climate
change
69% 67% 65% 73%
B
60% 68% 63% 69% 80%
B
62% 69% 64% 66%
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Table 114: City Information Sources by Respondent Characteristics
Please rate the extent
to which you use each
of the following as
sources of information
about Edina
government and its
activities, if at all.
(Percent "minor
source" or "major
source")
Length of residency Gender Age
Housing
tenure Race/ethnicity
Overal
l
5
year
s or
less
6 to
20
year
s
Mor
e
than
20
years
Femal
e
Mal
e
18-
34
35-
54 55+
Ren
t
Ow
n
White
alone,
not
Hispani
c
Hispani
c and/or
other
race
(A) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B)
Parks & Recreation
Activities Directory
66% 83%
A
78%
A
84%
B
67% 74% 76
%
78
%
82% 75% 77% 76% 77%
Edina Sun-Current
newspaper
31% 47%
A
55%
A
49% 42% 29% 44
%
A
52
%
A
39% 48% 45% 44% 46%
Edition: Edina monthly
newsletter
83% 87% 90% 92%
B
81% 84% 85
%
89
%
87% 87% 86% 91% 87%
The Minnesota Star-
Tribune newspaper
55% 58% 64% 59% 60% 62% 51
%
63
%
B
58% 60% 62% 50% 59%
City's website,
EdinaMN.gov
77% 77% 72% 78% 72% 92%
C
83
%
C
64
%
68% 77% 74% 81% 75%
City's engagement
website,
BetterTogetherEdina.or
g
37% 43% 48% 49%
B
35% 41% 48
%
40
%
26% 48%
A
43% 47% 43%
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Please rate the extent
to which you use each
of the following as
sources of information
about Edina
government and its
activities, if at all.
(Percent "minor
source" or "major
source")
Length of residency Gender Age
Housing
tenure Race/ethnicity
Overal
l
5
year
s or
less
6 to
20
year
s
Mor
e
than
20
years
Femal
e
Mal
e
18-
34
35-
54 55+
Ren
t
Ow
n
White
alone,
not
Hispani
c
Hispani
c and/or
other
race
(A) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B)
Edina TV (Comcast
channels 813 and 16)
9% 10% 26%
A B
20%
B
8% 14% 10
%
19
%
B
14% 16% 15% 10% 15%
City employees 29% 39% 49%
A
36% 43% 34% 39
%
41
%
35% 41% 41% 29% 40%
City Council Members 18% 22% 34%
A B
25% 24% 16% 18
%
32
%
A B
15% 29%
A
26% 17% 25%
Direct mail updates 82%
B
72% 86%
B
83% 76% 100
%
B C
71
%
81
%
B
71% 83%
A
80% 75% 80%
Social media (e.g.,
Facebook, Instagram, X)
52% 55% 51% 57% 48% 85%
B C
59
%
C
39
%
49% 54% 51% 65%
A
53%
NextDoor 26% 44%
A
58%
A B
47% 43% 55%
B
31
%
51
%
B
31% 49%
A
49%
B
27% 45%
Online videos 21% 12% 25%
B
23%
B
14% 15% 20
%
20
%
17% 20% 17% 24% 19%
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Please rate the extent
to which you use each
of the following as
sources of information
about Edina
government and its
activities, if at all.
(Percent "minor
source" or "major
source")
Length of residency Gender Age
Housing
tenure Race/ethnicity
Overal
l
5
year
s or
less
6 to
20
year
s
Mor
e
than
20
years
Femal
e
Mal
e
18-
34
35-
54 55+
Ren
t
Ow
n
White
alone,
not
Hispani
c
Hispani
c and/or
other
race
(A) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B)
City's e-mail
subscription service
(City Extra)
24% 18% 33%
B
27% 21% 20% 27
%
25
%
12% 29%
A
24% 25% 25%
Word of mouth from
friends, family or
neighbors
78% 91%
A
92%
A
89% 88% 83% 84
%
92
%
B
83% 90%
A
88% 89% 88%
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Table 115: Effectiveness of newsletter Edition: Edina by Respondent Characteristics
How effective, if at
all, do you think
the newsletter
Edition: Edina is
for keeping
informed of City
activities? (Percent
“very effective” or
“somewhat
effective”)
Length of residency Gender Age
Housing
tenure Race/ethnicity Overall
5
years
or
less
6 to
20
years
More
than
20
years Female Male
18-
34
35-
54 55+ Rent Own
White
alone,
not
Hispanic
Hispanic
and/or
other
race
(A) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B)
How effective, if at
all, do you think the
newsletter Edition:
Edina is for keeping
informed of City
activities?
93% 88% 86% 88% 89% 89% 86% 89% 88% 88% 89% 87% 88%
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Table 116: Effectiveness of Edina’s website by Respondent Characteristics
How effective, if at
all, do you think
the City of Edina’s
website is for local
government
information?
(Percent “very
effective” or
“somewhat
effective”)
Length of residency Gender Age
Housing
tenure Race/ethnicity Overall
5
years
or
less
6 to
20
years
More
than
20
years Female Male
18-
34
35-
54 55+ Rent Own
White
alone,
not
Hispanic
Hispanic
and/or
other
race
(A) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B)
How effective, if at
all, do you think the
City of Edina's
website is for local
government
information?
90%
B
77% 85% 82% 84% 71% 87%
A
86%
A
84% 83% 85% 78% 83%
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Table 117: Concern About Household Issues by Respondent Characteristics
To what extent, if
at all, have you
been concerned
about each of the
following issues in
your household in
the last 12 months?
(Percent "minor
concern”
“moderate
concern" or "major
concern")
Length of residency Gender Age
Housing
tenure Race/ethnicity Overall
5
years
or
less
6 to
20
years
More
than
20
years Female Male
18-
34
35-
54 55+ Rent Own
White
alone,
not
Hispanic
Hispanic
and/or
other
race
(A) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B)
Feeling socially
isolated or
disconnected from
others
45%
C
35%
C
20% 32% 31% 45%
C
35% 26% 43%
B
28% 30% 44%
A
32%
Having access to
health care
30%
C
24%
C
9% 23% 15% 46%
B C
21% 13% 34%
B
14% 16% 38%
A
20%
Being able to age in
place (e.g., remain in
your home as you
get older)
29% 45%
A
42%
A
46%
B
31% 24% 34% 47%
A B
41% 38% 37% 55%
A
40%
Running out of food
before you had
money to buy more
11% 20%
A C
6% 15%
B
8% 22%
C
13% 10% 26%
B
7% 10% 26%
A
12%
Having enough
money to pay your
rent or mortgage
25%
C
31%
C
12% 28%
B
16% 30%
C
25% 18% 38%
B
16% 20% 38%
A
22%
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To what extent, if
at all, have you
been concerned
about each of the
following issues in
your household in
the last 12 months?
(Percent "minor
concern”
“moderate
concern" or "major
concern")
Length of residency Gender Age
Housing
tenure Race/ethnicity Overall
5
years
or
less
6 to
20
years
More
than
20
years Female Male
18-
34
35-
54 55+ Rent Own
White
alone,
not
Hispanic
Hispanic
and/or
other
race
(A) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B)
Having enough
money to pay your
heat, light, or water
bill
20% 25%
C
11% 22% 15% 30%
C
20% 15% 33%
B
14% 16% 30%
A
19%
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Table 118: Economic Impact on Family Income by Respondent Characteristics
Percent "very
positive" or
"somewhat
positive"
Length of residency Gender Age
Housing
tenure Race/ethnicity Overall
5
years
or
less
6 to
20
years
More
than
20
years Female Male
18-
34
35-
54 55+ Rent Own
White
alone,
not
Hispanic
Hispanic
and/or
other
race
(A) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B)
What impact, if any,
do you think the
economy will have
on your family
income in the next
6 months? Do you
think the impact will
be:
7% 12% 11% 9% 11% 8% 10% 11% 16%
B
8% 6% 26%
A
10%
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Comparisons by Geographic Area
Table 119: Quality of Life by Quadrant
Percent "excellent" or "good"
Geographic Area Overall
Northeast
Quadrant
Northwest
Quadrant
Southeast
Quadrant
Southwest
Quadrant
(A) (A) (B) (C) (D)
How would you rate the quality of life
in Edina?
96%
C
97%
C
86% 93% 92%
Table 120: General Community Characteristics by Quadrant
Please rate each of the following characteristics as
they relate to Edina as a community:
(Percent "excellent" or "good")
Geographic Area Overall
Northeast
Quadrant
Northwest
Quadrant
Southeast
Quadrant
Southwest
Quadrant
(A) (A) (B) (C) (D)
Overall feeling of safety in Edina 94%
C
93%
C
84% 92% 90%
Overall ease of getting to the places you usually have
to visit
76% 87%
A
86%
A
83% 84%
Quality of overall natural environment in Edina 92%
C
93%
C
79% 94%
C
88%
Overall established "built environment" of Edina
(including overall design, buildings, parks and
transportation systems)
87%
C
81%
C
69% 82%
C
78%
Health and wellness opportunities in Edina 95%
C
88% 84% 94%
C
89%
Overall opportunities for education and enrichment 93%
C
86% 84% 86% 87%
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Please rate each of the following characteristics as
they relate to Edina as a community:
(Percent "excellent" or "good")
Geographic Area Overall
Northeast
Quadrant
Northwest
Quadrant
Southeast
Quadrant
Southwest
Quadrant
(A) (A) (B) (C) (D)
Overall economic health of Edina 89%
C
83% 79% 86% 83%
Sense of community 80%
C
70%
C
59% 74%
C
69%
Overall image or reputation of Edina 85% 78% 76% 75% 78%
Neighborliness of residents in Edina 90%
C D
84%
C
66% 73% 77%
Table 121: Likelihood of Recommending or Remaining in Edina by Quadrant
Please indicate how likely or unlikely you
are to do each of the following:
(Percent "very likely" or "somewhat likely")
Geographic Area Overall
Northeast
Quadrant
Northwest
Quadrant
Southeast
Quadrant
Southwest
Quadrant
(A) (A) (B) (C) (D)
Recommend living in Edina to someone who
asks
94%
C
95%
C
87% 93% 92%
Remain in Edina for the next five years 94%
C
95%
C
78% 93%
C
88%
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Table 122: Feelings of Safety by Quadrant
Please rate how safe or unsafe you feel:
(Percent "very safe" or "somewhat safe")
Geographic Area Overall
Northeast
Quadrant
Northwest
Quadrant
Southeast
Quadrant
Southwest
Quadrant
(A) (A) (B) (C) (D)
In your neighborhood 94%
C
96%
C
85% 95%
C
91%
In the 50th & France area (downtown area) 91%
C
92%
C
80% 88% 87%
In the greater Southdale area 61% 65% 65% 72% 65%
Table 123: Sense of Community Welcoming by Quadrant
Please rate how welcoming Edina is as
a community:
(Percent "very welcoming" or
"welcoming")
Geographic Area Overall
Northeast
Quadrant
Northwest
Quadrant
Southeast
Quadrant
Southwest
Quadrant
(A) (A) (B) (C) (D)
For people of all races 60% 60% 66% 61% 62%
For people of all religions 73% 75% 65% 78% 72%
For people of all ethnicities 60% 56% 61% 70% 61%
For people who have a lower income 27% 30% 34% 35% 32%
For people of all ages 89%
B C
73% 73% 86%
B C
79%
For people of all abilities 78%
C
76%
C
62% 77%
C
72%
For people of all gender identities 64% 65% 66% 70% 66%
For people of all sexual orientations 60% 69% 68% 81%
A
68%
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Please rate how welcoming Edina is as
a community:
(Percent "very welcoming" or
"welcoming")
Geographic Area Overall
Northeast
Quadrant
Northwest
Quadrant
Southeast
Quadrant
Southwest
Quadrant
(A) (A) (B) (C) (D)
For all people 78%
B C
62% 63% 74% 68%
Table 124: Problems in Edina by Quadrant
Please rate how much of a problem, if at all, you feel
each of the following is in Edina. (Percent "moderate
problem", "major problem" or "extreme problem")
Geographic Area Overall
Northeast
Quadrant
Northwest
Quadrant
Southeast
Quadrant
Southwest
Quadrant
(A) (A) (B) (C) (D)
Traffic speeding in your neighborhood 38% 38% 50%
B D
33% 41%
Stop sign violations in your neighborhood
26% 31% 36% 32% 32%
Violent crime 8% 4% 19%
A B D
8% 11%
Drugs 6% 4% 23%
A B D
10% 12%
Youth crimes 26% 23% 38%
B D
20% 28%
Vandalism and property crimes 23% 24% 36%
A B D
19% 27%
Hate crimes and bias/discrimination offenses 3% 9% 13%
A
6% 8%
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Table 125: Community Characteristics by Quadrant
Please rate each of the following characteristics
as they relate to Edina as a whole:
(Percent "excellent" or "good")
Geographic Area Overall
Northeast
Quadrant
Northwest
Quadrant
Southeast
Quadrant
Southwest
Quadrant
(A) (A) (B) (C) (D)
Traffic flow on major streets 62% 65% 57% 65% 61%
Ease of public parking 73% 74% 69% 78% 73%
Ease of travel by car in Edina 80% 87%
C
72% 79% 79%
Ease of travel by bicycle in Edina 68% 57% 58% 66% 61%
Ease of walking in Edina 86%
B C D
59% 68% 71% 70%
Availability of paths and walking trails 87% 76% 77% 83% 80%
Air quality 95%
C
88%
C
75% 90%
C
85%
Cleanliness of Edina 96%
C
98%
C
85% 99%
C
93%
Public places where people want to spend time 91%
C
91%
C
81% 86% 87%
Variety of housing options 50% 48% 63%
B
62% 56%
Availability of quality affordable housing 25% 33% 39%
A
43%
A
35%
Fitness opportunities (including exercise classes
and paths or trails, etc.)
91% 89% 84% 91% 88%
Recreational opportunities 93%
C
93%
C
81% 94%
C
89%
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Please rate each of the following characteristics
as they relate to Edina as a whole:
(Percent "excellent" or "good")
Geographic Area Overall
Northeast
Quadrant
Northwest
Quadrant
Southeast
Quadrant
Southwest
Quadrant
(A) (A) (B) (C) (D)
K-12 education 87% 93%
C
83% 90% 88%
Adult educational opportunities 91%
C
84%
C
71% 89%
C
82%
Opportunities to attend cultural/arts/music
activities
84%
B
66% 76% 85%
B
77%
Employment opportunities 79%
C
72% 63% 81%
C
71%
Shopping opportunities 97%
B
89% 92% 92% 92%
Cost of living in Edina 34% 37% 34% 42% 36%
Overall quality of business and service
establishments in Edina
93%
C
91% 84% 92% 89%
Overall quality of commercial redevelopment in
Edina
74% 62% 62% 70% 66%
Overall quality of residential redevelopment in
Edina
62%
B
47% 53% 65%
B
56%
Opportunities to participate in social events and
activities
87%
B C
64% 68% 81%
B C
73%
Opportunities to volunteer 81% 69% 75% 90%
B C
77%
Opportunities to participate in community matters 83%
C
71% 70% 83% 75%
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Table 126: Aspects of Drinking Water by Quadrant
Please rate the following aspects of
drinking water in Edina:
(Percent "excellent" or "good")
Geographic Area Overall
Northeast
Quadrant
Northwest
Quadrant
Southeast
Quadrant
Southwest
Quadrant
(A) (A) (B) (C) (D)
Appearance 84% 76% 75% 84% 78%
Taste 68% 66% 62% 64% 65%
Odor 78% 70% 70% 77% 73%
Hardness 30% 35% 35% 27% 33%
Reliability 90%
C
84% 80% 91%
C
85%
Safety 87%
C
81% 75% 89%
C
82%
Table 127: Use of Parks and Recreation Amenities by Quadrant
Tell us about how many times in the last 12 months, if
ever, you or other household members used any of the
following Edina Parks & Recreation Department
amenities. (Percent at least once)
Geographic Area Overall
Northeast
Quadrant
Northwest
Quadrant
Southeast
Quadrant
Southwest
Quadrant
(A) (A) (B) (C) (D)
Trails 90%
C
90%
C
78% 81% 84%
Dog parks/off-leash areas 17% 25%
C D
10% 12% 16%
Neighborhood parks 95%
C
93%
C
82% 96%
C
90%
Large community athletic fields 65%
C D
58%
C
30% 47%
C
48%
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Tell us about how many times in the last 12 months, if
ever, you or other household members used any of the
following Edina Parks & Recreation Department
amenities. (Percent at least once)
Geographic Area Overall
Northeast
Quadrant
Northwest
Quadrant
Southeast
Quadrant
Southwest
Quadrant
(A) (A) (B) (C) (D)
Edinborough Park 47%
B
31% 57%
B
48%
B
46%
Centennial Lakes Park 78% 75% 92%
A B
89%
A B
84%
Edina Aquatic Center 43%
B C D
22%
C
11% 25%
C
23%
Edina Senior Center 17% 26%
C
15% 17% 19%
Braemar Arena (ice arena) 33%
C
26%
C
14% 30%
C
24%
Braemar Golf Course 55%
B C
38%
C
18% 45%
C
36%
Braemar Golf Dome 40%
C D
29% 19% 25% 27%
Braemar Field (sports dome) 47%
B C D
27%
C
9% 29%
C
26%
Edina Art Center 18% 24% 22% 17% 21%
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Table 128: Quality of Parks and Recreation Amenities by Quadrant
Please rate the quality of each, regardless of
your household’s use of the amenities.
(Percent "excellent" or "good")
Geographic Area Overall
Northeast
Quadrant
Northwest
Quadrant
Southeast
Quadrant
Southwest
Quadrant
(A) (A) (B) (C) (D)
Trails 93%
C
90% 83% 98%
C
90%
Dog parks/off-leash areas 83% 71% 71% 67% 74%
Neighborhood parks 99%
C
98%
C
82% 94%
C
92%
Large community athletic fields 95%
C
96%
C
84% 97%
C
93%
Edinborough Park 92% 97%
C
85% 93% 91%
Centennial Lakes Park 99%
C
97% 93% 98% 96%
Edina Aquatic Center 93%
C
96%
C
76% 92%
C
89%
Edina Senior Center 93% 84% 89% 100% 89%
Braemar Arena (ice arena) 82% 83% 82% 91% 84%
Braemar Golf Course 98%
C
94% 85% 94% 94%
Braemar Golf Dome 94% 99%
C
83% 96% 93%
Braemar Field (sports dome) 95%
C
84% 76% 97%
C
89%
Edina Art Center 90%
C
96%
C
69% 72% 81%
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Table 129: Quality of Services by Quadrant
Please rate the quality of each of the following
services in Edina:
(Percent "excellent" or "good")
Geographic Area Overall
Northeast
Quadrant
Northwest
Quadrant
Southeast
Quadrant
Southwest
Quadrant
(A) (A) (B) (C) (D)
Police services 97%
C
93%
C 83%
99%
C 91%
Fire services 99%
C
100%
C 84%
100%
C 93%
Ambulance or emergency medical services 96%
C
100%
C 88%
100%
C 94%
Crime prevention 87%
C 83% 74% 83% 81%
Fire prevention and education 96%
C
91%
C 77%
96%
C 88%
Traffic enforcement 80% 72% 70% 75% 73%
Street repair 67% 62% 59% 56% 61%
Street cleaning 87%
C
86%
C 75%
89%
C 83%
Street lighting 86%
D 81% 79% 70% 79%
Snow removal 92%
C
91%
C 79%
93%
C 87%
Sidewalk maintenance 84%
C 79% 70% 80% 77%
Traffic signal timing 80%
C
76%
C 57%
75%
C 70%
Bus or transit services 78%
B D 52%
74%
B D 36% 65%
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Please rate the quality of each of the following
services in Edina:
(Percent "excellent" or "good")
Geographic Area Overall
Northeast
Quadrant
Northwest
Quadrant
Southeast
Quadrant
Southwest
Quadrant
(A) (A) (B) (C) (D)
Garbage collection 89% 90% 86% 87% 88%
Recycling 90%
C 85% 79%
94%
C 85%
Organics recycling 91%
C 80% 70%
85%
C 81%
Yard waste pickup 91%
B C 74% 75% 78% 80%
Storm drainage 87% 85% 84% 90% 86%
Drinking water 71%
C 61% 55% 62% 61%
Sewer services 92%
C D 86% 76% 76% 83%
Utility billing 81%
C D
82%
C D 60% 66% 72%
City parks 97%
C
96%
C 87% 93% 93%
Park maintenance 96%
C
97%
C 90% 94% 94%
Condition of trails and sidewalks 95%
B C 85% 83% 86% 87%
Recreation programs or classes 97%
C D 89% 79% 83% 87%
Land use, planning and zoning 71%
C
58% 46% 54% 57%
Code enforcement (weeds, abandoned buildings, etc.) 78% 65% 76% 66% 71%
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Please rate the quality of each of the following
services in Edina:
(Percent "excellent" or "good")
Geographic Area Overall
Northeast
Quadrant
Northwest
Quadrant
Southeast
Quadrant
Southwest
Quadrant
(A) (A) (B) (C) (D)
Animal control 89% 80% 85% 85% 85%
Economic development 77% 65% 68% 66% 69%
Public health services 95%
C
84% 83% 90% 87%
Public information services/communication from the
City
84% 82% 80% 72% 80%
Cable television (Comcast/Xfinity) 66% 53% 52% 51% 55%
Fiber/home internet connection 77%
B D
62%
D
64%
D
43% 63%
Emergency preparedness (services that prepare the
community for natural disasters or other emergency
situations)
90% 81% 79% 90% 84%
Edina open space 85%
C
74%
C
62% 78%
C
73%
City-sponsored special events (Night to Unite, Winter
Ice Festival, Days of Remembrance, etc.)
89%
B C
70% 72% 78% 76%
Overall quality of services provided by the City of Edina 94%
C
90%
C
75% 85% 85%
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Table 130: Government Performance by Quadrant
Please rate the following categories of
Edina government performance:
(Percent "excellent" or "good")
Geographic Area Overall
Northeast
Quadrant
Northwest
Quadrant
Southeast
Quadrant
Southwest
Quadrant
(A) (A) (B) (C) (D)
The value of services for the taxes paid to
Edina
65% 69% 70% 71% 69%
The job Edina government does at welcoming
resident involvement
66% 70% 57% 68% 64%
Overall confidence in Edina government 67% 61% 62% 63% 63%
Generally acting in the best interest of the
community
73% 65% 62% 62% 65%
Treating all residents fairly 69% 65% 64% 72% 67%
Table 131: Impression of City Employees by Quadrant
Please rate your impression of City
employees: (Percent "excellent" or "good")
Geographic Area Overall
Northeast
Quadrant
Northwest
Quadrant
Southeast
Quadrant
Southwest
Quadrant
(A) (A) (B) (C) (D)
Knowledge 91%
B
78% 85% 87% 85%
Courtesy 88% 84% 83% 88% 85%
Responsiveness 87% 79% 83% 82% 83%
Follow-up (got back to you or took action if
needed)
80% 75% 71% 85% 77%
Overall customer service 84% 82% 84% 81% 83%
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Table 132: Opinion of Property Taxes by Quadrant
Considering your property taxes in comparison to
neighboring cities, do you feel property taxes in
Edina are…
(Percent "very high" or "somewhat high")
Geographic Area Overall
Northeast
Quadrant
Northwest
Quadrant
Southeast
Quadrant
Southwest
Quadrant
(A) (A) (B) (C) (D)
Considering your property taxes in comparison to
neighboring cities, do you feel property taxes in
Edina are...
69%
B
52% 57% 61% 59%
Table 133: Level of Support for Increasing Property Taxes by Quadrant
To what extent would you support or oppose an
increase in your property taxes to maintain City
services at their current level?
(Percent "strongly support" or "somewhat
support")
Geographic Area Overall
Northeast
Quadrant
Northwest
Quadrant
Southeast
Quadrant
Southwest
Quadrant
(A) (A) (B) (C) (D)
To what extent would you support or oppose an
increase in your property taxes to maintain City
services at their current level?
45% 49% 37% 40% 43%
Table 134: Impression of Tax Policy by Quadrant
How much do you agree or disagree with each of
the following statements? (Percent "strongly
agree" or "somewhat agree")
Geographic Area Overall
Northeast
Quadrant
Northwest
Quadrant
Southeast
Quadrant
Southwest
Quadrant
(A) (A) (B) (C) (D)
The City of Edina effectively manages taxpayer money 70% 72% 63% 76% 69%
The City of Edina should raise taxes annually in
increments to cover increased cost of services over
time
56% 51% 62% 66% 58%
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How much do you agree or disagree with each of
the following statements? (Percent "strongly
agree" or "somewhat agree")
Geographic Area Overall
Northeast
Quadrant
Northwest
Quadrant
Southeast
Quadrant
Southwest
Quadrant
(A) (A) (B) (C) (D)
The City of Edina should only raise taxes as needed,
even if in larger increments, to cover the cost of
services as they increase
54% 56% 46% 52% 52%
The City of Edina should reduce public services to
avoid future tax increases
40%
B C
26% 21% 31% 28%
Table 135: Support for a Crossing and Connection at France Avenue by Quadrant
Percent "strong support" or "somewhat support"
Geographic Area Overall
Northeast
Quadrant
Northwest
Quadrant
Southeast
Quadrant
Southwest
Quadrant
(A) (A) (B) (C) (D)
France Avenue is a busy thoroughfare used by about
27,000 vehicles per day... To what extent do you support
the development of the bicycling/pedestrian route,
including the crossing?
61% 72% 78%
A D
64% 71%
Table 136: Support for Funding Human Services and Nonprofits by Quadrant
Percent "strong support" or "somewhat support"
Geographic Area Overall
Northeast
Quadrant
Northwest
Quadrant
Southeast
Quadrant
Southwest
Quadrant
(A) (A) (B) (C) (D)
The City currently provides funding to some human
services organizations and nonprofits serving the
community. To what extent do you support the City
providing that financial support?
67% 77% 75% 67% 73%
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Table 137: City Direction by Quadrant
Percent "right direction"
Geographic Area Overall
Northeast
Quadrant
Northwest
Quadrant
Southeast
Quadrant
Southwest
Quadrant
(A) (A) (B) (C) (D)
All in all, do you think things in Edina are generally
headed in the right direction, or do you feel things
are on the wrong track?
78% 70% 72% 73% 73%
Table 138: Opportunity for Residents to be Involved in How Edina is Run by Quadrant
Percent "yes"
Geographic Area Overall
Northeast
Quadrant
Northwest
Quadrant
Southeast
Quadrant
Southwest
Quadrant
(A) (A) (B) (C) (D)
Other than voting, do you think that if you wanted to,
you could have a say about the way things are run in
this community?
71% 64% 66% 75% 68%
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Table 139: Ratings of Inclusivity of City by Quadrant
Please rate the job you feel the City does at each
of the following: (Percent "excellent" or "good")
Geographic Area Overall
Northeast
Quadrant
Northwest
Quadrant
Southeast
Quadrant
Southwest
Quadrant
(A) (A) (B) (C) (D)
Making all residents feel welcome 77% 69% 73% 82% 74%
Helping new residents feel connected and
integrated
73%
B
46% 61% 75%
B
62%
Attracting people from diverse backgrounds 44% 43% 50% 59% 48%
Valuing/respecting residents from diverse
backgrounds
70% 70% 59% 75%
C
67%
Providing a safe and secure environment for
residents of all backgrounds
81% 82%
C
71% 74% 77%
Table 140: Experiences of Discrimination by City by Quadrant
To what extent, if at all, have you or someone in your
household experienced discrimination based on each
of the following in the Edina community in the past 12
months?
(Percent “some” or “most of the time”)
Geographic Area Overall
Northeast
Quadrant
Northwest
Quadrant
Southeast
Quadrant
Southwest
Quadrant
(A) (A) (B) (C) (D)
Age 2% 4% 9%
A B
3% 5%
Gender identity 1% 2% 4% 2% 3%
Race(s) 5% 3% 11%
B D
1% 6%
Ethnicity 3% 3% 7% 1% 4%
National origin (birth country) 1% 2% 6%
A
1% 3%
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To what extent, if at all, have you or someone in your
household experienced discrimination based on each
of the following in the Edina community in the past 12
months?
(Percent “some” or “most of the time”)
Geographic Area Overall
Northeast
Quadrant
Northwest
Quadrant
Southeast
Quadrant
Southwest
Quadrant
(A) (A) (B) (C) (D)
Religion 8%
C
3% 2% 3% 4%
Political affiliation 12% 13% 16% 14% 14%
Disability 1% 4% 9%
A D
2% 5%
Sexual orientation 1% 2% 6%
A D
0% 3%
Table 141: Managing Community Tensions by Quadrant
Percent “very well” or “somewhat well”.
Geographic Area Overall
Northeast
Quadrant
Northwest
Quadrant
Southeast
Quadrant
Southwest
Quadrant
(A) (A) (B) (C) (D)
How well, if at all, do you feel the City is managing
tensions in the community related to residential
redevelopment in Edina?
63% 53% 63% 68% 61%
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Table 142: Too Little Housing Choice
Thinking about the types of housing in Edina, how
would you rate the availability of housing for each
of the following income groups?
(Percent “far too little” or “somewhat too little”)
Geographic Area Overall
Northeast
Quadrant
Northwest
Quadrant
Southeast
Quadrant
Southwest
Quadrant
(A) (A) (B) (C) (D)
Lower-income singles 48% 56% 54% 44% 52%
Lower-income families 57% 56% 52% 46% 53%
Middle-income singles 49% 53% 46% 45% 48%
Middle-income families 58% 47% 51% 41% 50%
High-income singles 3% 5% 12%
A B
5% 7%
High-income families 2% 0% 9%
A B
6% 4%
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Table 143: Too Much Housing Choice
Thinking about the types of housing in Edina, how
would you rate the availability of housing for each
of the following income groups?
(Percent “far too much” or “somewhat too much”)
Geographic Area Overall
Northeast
Quadrant
Northwest
Quadrant
Southeast
Quadrant
Southwest
Quadrant
(A) (A) (B) (C) (D)
Lower-income singles 14% 15% 19% 25% 18%
Lower-income families 12% 13% 22% 23% 18%
Middle-income singles 3% 4% 10%
A
3% 6%
Middle-income families 2% 6% 12%
A D
3% 6%
High-income singles 31% 42%
D
42%
D
21% 36%
High-income families 39% 56%
A D
50%
D
33% 46%
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Table 144: Priorities for Ensuring Housing Choice
There are different ways that a community can try to
ensure there are a wider variety of housing choices.
How important, if at all, do you think it is that the City
encourage each of the following?
(Percent “essential“ or “very important”)
Geographic Area Overall
Northeast
Quadrant
Northwest
Quadrant
Southeast
Quadrant
Southwest
Quadrant
(A) (A) (B) (C) (D)
Preservation of small starter homes (homes with fewer
rooms or other amenities that are affordable for first-time
buyers)
63% 80%
A D
80%
A D
62% 74%
Building of more accessory dwelling units (apartments or
small homes built above garages, in backyards, etc.)
28% 34%
D
41%
A D
17% 32%
Medium-density development (like townhouses) 33% 39% 41% 32% 37%
Higher-density development (like apartments) 18% 22%
D
35%
A B D
8% 23%
Table 145: Support for Change in Garbage Collection System by Quadrant
Percent "strong support" or "somewhat support"
Geographic Area Overall
Northeast
Quadrant
Northwest
Quadrant
Southeast
Quadrant
Southwest
Quadrant
(A) (A) (B) (C) (D)
Most communities have one of two systems for garbage
collection... To what extent do you support the City
changing from the current open collection process to an
organized collection system?
51% 59% 70%
A D
50% 59%
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Table 146: Quality of Environmental Services by Quadrant
Rate the quality of each of the following services
provided by the City of Edina.
(Percent "excellent" or "good")
Geographic Area Overall
Northeast
Quadrant
Northwest
Quadrant
Southeast
Quadrant
Southwest
Quadrant
(A) (A) (B) (C) (D)
Energy conservation and efficiency programs 76% 80% 74% 80% 77%
Fostering natural habitats in public spaces 75% 85% 80% 90%
A
82%
Encouraging natural habitat on residential and
commercial land
61% 64% 66% 71% 65%
Increasing renewable energy programs 72% 63% 57% 82%
B C
66%
Adapting to climate change 72%
B
40% 56% 65%
B
56%
Organics recycling collection services 89%
B C
70% 69% 80% 76%
Water conservation programs 68% 58% 63% 67% 63%
Transportation emission (pollution) reduction (e.g.,
sidewalks, bike lanes and public electric vehicle
charging)
64% 55% 56% 64% 59%
Investing in programs and creating policies to
address climate change
68% 57% 56% 71% 61%
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Table 147: Importance of Environmental Services by Quadrant
Rate how important, if at all, each service is to
the Edina community.
(Percent "essential" or "very important")
Geographic Area Overall
Northeast
Quadrant
Northwest
Quadrant
Southeast
Quadrant
Southwest
Quadrant
(A) (A) (B) (C) (D)
Energy conservation and efficiency programs 62% 67% 78%
A
69% 70%
Fostering natural habitats in public spaces 74% 76% 79% 76% 76%
Encouraging natural habitat on residential and
commercial land
63% 74% 78%
A D
62% 70%
Increasing renewable energy programs 55% 69%
A
75%
A
71%
A
68%
Adapting to climate change 63% 74% 78%
A
65% 71%
Organics recycling collection services 55% 62% 69%
A
63% 63%
Water conservation programs 62% 72% 87%
A B
80%
A
76%
Transportation emission (pollution) reduction (e.g.,
sidewalks, bike lanes and public electric vehicle
charging)
58% 68% 78%
A
69% 69%
Investing in programs and creating policies to
address climate change
57% 63% 75%
A
66% 66%
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Table 148: City Information Sources by Quadrant
Please rate the extent to which you use each of the
following as sources of information about Edina
government and its activities, if at all.
(Percent "minor source" or "major source")
Geographic Area Overall
Northeast
Quadrant
Northwest
Quadrant
Southeast
Quadrant
Southwest
Quadrant
(A) (A) (B) (C) (D)
Parks & Recreation Activities Directory 79% 83%
C
70% 78% 77%
Edina Sun-Current newspaper 53% 50% 40% 41% 46%
Edition: Edina monthly newsletter 90% 91%
C
81% 89% 87%
The Minnesota Star-Tribune newspaper 62% 60% 60% 48% 59%
City's website, EdinaMN.gov 82%
C
82%
C
64% 73% 75%
City's engagement website, BetterTogetherEdina.org 48% 51%
D
38% 32% 43%
Edina TV (Comcast channels 813 and 16) 12% 13% 22%
D
10% 15%
City employees 40% 53%
C D
34% 30% 40%
City Council Members 22% 40%
A C D
20% 19% 25%
Direct mail updates 84% 88%
C D
74% 74% 80%
Social media (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, X) 57%
D
55% 53% 41% 53%
NextDoor 46% 52%
C
38% 44% 45%
Online videos 21% 22%
D
22%
D
8% 19%
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Please rate the extent to which you use each of the
following as sources of information about Edina
government and its activities, if at all.
(Percent "minor source" or "major source")
Geographic Area Overall
Northeast
Quadrant
Northwest
Quadrant
Southeast
Quadrant
Southwest
Quadrant
(A) (A) (B) (C) (D)
City's e-mail subscription service (City Extra) 30% 30%
C
18% 22% 25%
Word of mouth from friends, family or neighbors 91% 95%
C D
83% 84% 88%
Table 149: Effectiveness of newsletter Edition: Edina by Quadrant
How effective, if at all, do you think the newsletter
Edition: Edina is for keeping informed of City
activities? (Percent "very effective" or "somewhat
effective")
Geographic Area Overall
Northeast
Quadrant
Northwest
Quadrant
Southeast
Quadrant
Southwest
Quadrant
(A) (A) (B) (C) (D)
How effective, if at all, do you think the newsletter
Edition: Edina is for keeping informed of City activities?
90% 91% 83% 90% 88%
Table 150: Effectiveness of Edina’s website by Quadrant
How effective, if at all, do you think the City of
Edina’s website is for local government information?
(Percent "very effective" or "somewhat effective")
Geographic Area Overall
Northeast
Quadrant
Northwest
Quadrant
Southeast
Quadrant
Southwest
Quadrant
(A) (A) (B) (C) (D)
How effective, if at all, do you think the City of Edina's
website is for local government information?
81% 90%
C
78% 88% 83%
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Table 151: Concern About Household Issues by Quadrant
To what extent, if at all, have you been concerned
about each of the following issues in your household in
the last 12 months? (Percent "minor concern",
"moderate concern" or "major concern")
Geographic Area Overall
Northeast
Quadrant
Northwest
Quadrant
Southeast
Quadrant
Southwest
Quadrant
(A) (A) (B) (C) (D)
Feeling socially isolated or disconnected from others 19% 28% 48%
A B D
19% 32%
Having access to health care 10% 19% 31%
A B D
10% 20%
Being able to age in place (e.g., remain in your home as
you get older)
40% 38% 45% 32% 40%
Running out of food before you had money to buy more 2% 7% 26%
A B D
3% 12%
Having enough money to pay your rent or mortgage 9% 16% 39%
A B D
12% 22%
Having enough money to pay your heat, light, or water bill 7% 13% 33%
A B D
11% 19%
Table 152: Economic Impact on Family Income by Quadrant
Percent "very positive" or "somewhat positive"
Geographic Area Overall
Northeast
Quadrant
Northwest
Quadrant
Southeast
Quadrant
Southwest
Quadrant
(A) (A) (B) (C) (D)
What impact, if any, do you think the economy will
have on your family income in the next 6 months? Do
you think the impact will be:
5% 14%
A
9% 13% 10%
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Appendix E: Detailed Benchmark Comparisons
Comparison Data
Polco database of comparative resident opinion comprises resident perspectives gathered in surveys
from over 500 communities whose residents evaluated the same kinds of topics on the Edina Quality
of Life Survey. The comparison evaluations are from the most recent survey completed in each
community; most communities conduct surveys every year or in alternating years. Polco adds the latest
results quickly upon survey completion, keeping the benchmark data fresh and relevant. The
communities in the database represent a wide geographic and population range. National benchmark
comparisons and Minnesota communities’ comparisons have been provided when similar questions
on the Edina Quality of Life Survey are included in Polco’s database.
Interpreting the Results
Ratings are compared when there are at least five communities in which a similar question was asked.
Where comparisons are available, four columns are provided in the table. The first column is Edina’s
“percent positive.” The percent positive is the combination of the top two most positive response
options (i.e., “excellent” and “good,” “very safe” and “somewhat safe,” “essential” and “very important,”
etc.), or, in the case of resident behaviors/participation, the percent positive represents the proportion
of respondents indicating “yes” or participating in an activity at least once a month. The second column
is the rank assigned to Edina’s rating among communities where a similar question was asked. The
third column is the number of communities that asked a similar question. The final column shows the
comparison of Edina’s rating to the benchmark.
In that final column, Edina’s results are noted as being “higher” than the benchmark, “lower” than the
benchmark or “similar” to the benchmark, meaning that the average rating given by residents is
statistically similar to or different (greater or lesser) than the benchmark. Being rated as “higher” or
“lower” than the benchmark means that Edina’s average rating for a particular item was more than 10
points different than the benchmark. If a rating was “much higher” or “much lower,” then Edina’s
average rating was more than 20 points different when compared to the benchmark.
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National Benchmark Comparisons
Table 153: Quality of Life
Quality of Life Items
Percent
positive Rank
Number of
communities in
comparison
Comparison
to benchmark
Overall image or reputation of
Edina 78% 87 339 Similar
How would you rate the quality of
life in Edina? 92% 53 360 Higher
Recommend living in Edina to
someone who asks 92% 75 319 Similar
Remain in Edina for the next five
years 88% 70 323 Similar
Table 154: Governance
Governance Items
Percent
positive Rank
Number of
communities in
comparison
Comparison
to benchmark
Overall confidence in Edina
government 63% 54 315 Similar
The value of services for the taxes
paid to Edina 69% 28 352 Higher
Generally acting in the best
interest of the community 65% 59 318 Similar
The job Edina government does at
welcoming resident involvement 64% 49 332 Similar
Treating all residents fairly 67% 94 317 Similar
Public information services/
communication from the City 80% 8 324 Higher
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Table 155: Economy
Economy Items
Percent
positive Rank
Number of
communities
in comparison
Comparison
to benchmark
Overall economic health of Edina 83% 29 320 Higher
Economic development 69% 46 314 Higher
Overall quality of business and service
establishments in Edina 89% 19 321 Higher
Shopping opportunities 92% 4 321 Much Higher
Employment opportunities 71% 11 331 Higher
Cost of living in Edina 36% 149 315 Similar
Impact of the economy on family
income in the next 6 months 12% 295 309 Lower
Table 156: Mobility
Mobility Items
Percent
positive Rank
Number of
communities
in comparison
Comparison
to benchmark
Traffic flow on major streets 61% 95 333 Similar
Ease of travel by car in Edina 79% 83 327 Similar
Ease of travel by bicycle in Edina 61% 88 324 Similar
Ease of walking in Edina 70% 104 327 Similar
Ease of public parking 73% 59 309 Higher
Bus or transit services 65% 35 308 Higher
Traffic enforcement 73% 21 339 Higher
Traffic signal timing 70% 22 312 Higher
Street repair 61% 57 353 Higher
Street cleaning 83% 29 320 Higher
Street lighting 79% 17 326 Higher
Snow removal 87% 3 271 Much Higher
Sidewalk maintenance 77% 11 315 Higher
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Table 157: Community Design
Community Design Items
Percent
positive Rank
Number of
communities
in comparison
Comparison
to benchmark
Overall established “built environment”
of Edina (including overall design,
buildings, parks and transportation syst
78% 22 316 Higher
Public places where people want to
spend time 87% 5 311 Much Higher
Variety of housing options 56% 65 320 Higher
Availability of quality affordable housing 35% 86 334 Similar
Land use, planning and zoning 57% 58 327 Similar
Code enforcement (weeds, abandoned
buildings, etc.) 71% 5 331 Higher
Table 158: Utilities
Utilities Items Percent positive Rank
Number of
communities in
comparison
Comparison to
benchmark
Fiber/home internet
connection 63% 41 304 Similar
Garbage collection 88% 91 327 Similar
Drinking water 61% 224 326 Similar
Sewer services 83% 95 318 Similar
Storm drainage 86% 53 327 Similar
Utility billing 72% 100 304 Similar
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Table 159: Safety
Safety Items
Percent
positive Rank
Number of
communities
in comparison
Comparison
to benchmark
Overall feeling of safety in Edina 90% 97 335 Similar
Police services 91% 10 355 Higher
Crime prevention 81% 99 335 Similar
Animal control 85% 38 319 Higher
Ambulance or emergency medical
services 94% 3 327 Higher
Fire services 93% 17 341 Similar
Fire prevention and education 88% 18 319 Similar
Emergency preparedness (services that
prepare the community for natural
disasters or other emergency situations)
84% 28 316 Higher
In your neighborhood 91% 255 326 Similar
In the 50th & France area (downtown
area) 87% 219 315 Similar
Table 160: Natural Environment
Natural Environment Items
Percent
positive Rank
Number of
communities
in comparison
Comparison to
benchmark
Quality of overall natural
environment in Edina 88% 88 325 Similar
Cleanliness of Edina 93% 37 327 Higher
Air quality 85% 102 321 Similar
Edina open space 73% 78 306 Similar
Recycling 85% 18 333 Higher
Yard waste pickup 80% 65 302 Higher
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Table 161: Parks and Recreation
Parks and Recreation Items
Percent
positive Rank
Number of
communities
in comparison
Comparison
to benchmark
Availability of paths and walking
trails 80% 101 327 Similar
City parks 93% 24 339 Higher
Recreational opportunities 89% 31 327 Higher
Recreation programs or classes 87% 27 321 Higher
Fitness opportunities (including
exercise classes and paths or trails,
etc.)
88% 32 313 Higher
Table 162: Health and Wellness
Health and Wellness Items
Percent
positive Rank
Number of
communities
in comparison
Comparison
to benchmark
Health and wellness opportunities
in Edina 89% 15 318 Higher
Public health services 87% 6 303 Higher
Table 163: Education, Arts, and Culture
Education, Arts, and Culture
Items
Percent
positive Rank
Number of
communities
in comparison
Comparison
to benchmark
Overall opportunities for
education and enrichment 87% 8 321 Much Higher
Opportunities to attend
cultural/arts/music activities 77% 36 329 Higher
City-sponsored special events
(Night to Unite, Winter Ice Festival,
Days of Remembrance, etc.)
85% 40 312 Higher
K-12 education 88% 15 326 Much Higher
Adult educational opportunities 82% 2 314 Much Higher
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Table 164: Inclusivity and Engagement
Inclusivity and Engagement
Items
Percent
positive Rank
Number of
communities
in comparison
Comparison
to benchmark
Sense of community 69% 89 331 Similar
Neighborliness of residents in
Edina 77% 16 310 Higher
Making all residents feel welcome 74% 98 311 Similar
Attracting people from diverse
backgrounds 48% 215 309 Similar
Valuing/respecting residents from
diverse backgrounds 67% 140 309 Similar
Opportunities to participate in
social events and activities 73% 69 316 Similar
Opportunities to volunteer 77% 73 316 Similar
Opportunities to participate in
community matters 75% 26 314 Higher
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Minnesota Benchmark Comparisons
Table 165: Quality of Life
Quality of Life Items
Percent
positive Rank
Number of
communities
in comparison
Comparison to
benchmark
Overall image or reputation of
Edina 78% 11 35 Similar
How would you rate the quality
of life in Edina? 92% 7 36 Similar
Recommend living in Edina to
someone who asks 92% 12 30 Similar
Remain in Edina for the next
five years 88% 12 30 Similar
Table 166: Governance
Governance Items
Percent
positive Rank
Number of
communities
in comparison
Comparison
to benchmark
Overall confidence in Edina
government 63% 8 29 Similar
The value of services for the taxes
paid to Edina 69% 3 36 Similar
Generally acting in the best interest
of the community 65% 8 30 Similar
The job Edina government does at
welcoming resident involvement 64% 7 31 Similar
Treating all residents fairly 67% 14 29 Similar
Public information
services/communication from the City 80% 3 30 Similar
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Table 167: Economy
Economy Items
Percent
positive Rank
Number of
communities in
comparison
Comparison
to benchmark
Overall economic health of Edina 83% 5 30 Higher
Economic development 69% 8 30 Similar
Overall quality of business and
service establishments in Edina 89% 1 31 Higher
Shopping opportunities 92% 1 29 Much Higher
Employment opportunities 71% 3 34 Higher
Cost of living in Edina 36% 24 29 Similar
Impact of the economy on family
income in the next 6 months 12% 27 28 Similar
Table 168: Mobility
Mobility Items
Percent
positive Rank
Number of
communities in
comparison
Comparison
to benchmark
Traffic flow on major streets 61% 23 29 Similar
Ease of travel by car in Edina 79% 24 32 Similar
Ease of travel by bicycle in Edina 61% 17 29 Similar
Ease of walking in Edina 70% 16 30 Similar
Ease of public parking 73% 16 27 Similar
Bus or transit services 65% 3 28 Higher
Traffic enforcement 73% 2 30 Similar
Traffic signal timing 70% 7 29 Similar
Street repair 61% 12 33 Similar
Street cleaning 83% 6 30 Similar
Street lighting 79% 1 31 Similar
Snow removal 87% 1 36 Higher
Sidewalk maintenance 77% 3 29 Similar
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Table 169: Community Design
Community Design Items
Percent
positive Rank
Number of
communities
in comparison
Comparison
to benchmark
Overall established “built environment”
of Edina (including overall design,
buildings, parks and transportation syst
78% 4 29 Similar
Public places where people want to
spend time 87% 1 29 Higher
Variety of housing options 56% 19 32 Similar
Availability of quality affordable housing 35% 26 34 Similar
Land use, planning and zoning 57% 14 32 Similar
Code enforcement (weeds, abandoned
buildings, etc.) 71% 1 29 Higher
Table 170: Utilities
Utilities Items
Percent
positive Rank
Number of
communities
in comparison
Comparison
to benchmark
Fiber/home internet connection 63% 1 27 Similar
Garbage collection 88% 4 27 Similar
Drinking water 61% 21 32 Similar
Sewer services 83% 11 30 Similar
Storm drainage 86% 13 31 Similar
Utility billing 72% 18 28 Similar
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Table 171: Safety
Safety Items
Percent
positive Rank
Number of
communities
in comparison
Comparison
to benchmark
Overall feeling of safety in Edina 90% 11 32 Similar
Police services 91% 2 35 Similar
Crime prevention 81% 11 30 Similar
Animal control 85% 6 30 Similar
Ambulance or emergency medical
services 94% 1 29 Higher
Fire services 93% 2 31 Similar
Fire prevention and education 88% 2 29 Similar
Emergency preparedness (services that
prepare the community for natural
disasters or other emergency situations)
84% 2 32 Similar
In your neighborhood 91% 27 30 Similar
In the 50th & France area (downtown
area) 87% 24 29 Similar
Table 172: Natural Environment
Natural Environment Items
Percent
positive Rank
Number of
communities
in comparison
Comparison
to benchmark
Quality of overall natural environment in
Edina 88% 9 31 Similar
Cleanliness of Edina 93% 5 31 Similar
Air quality 85% 12 29 Similar
Edina open space 73% 9 27 Similar
Recycling 85% 5 33 Similar
Yard waste pickup 80% 5 28 Higher
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Table 173: Parks and Recreation
Parks and Recreation Items
Percent
positive Rank
Number of
communities
in comparison
Comparison
to benchmark
Availability of paths and walking trails 80% 19 31 Similar
City parks 93% 5 33 Similar
Recreational opportunities 89% 4 34 Higher
Recreation programs or classes 87% 5 29 Similar
Fitness opportunities (including
exercise classes and paths or trails,
etc.)
88% 5 29 Similar
Table 174: Health and Wellness
Health and Wellness Items
Percent
positive Rank
Number of
communities
in comparison
Comparison
to benchmark
Health and wellness opportunities in
Edina 89% 2 30 Higher
Public health services 87% 1 28 Higher
Table 175: Education, Arts, and Culture
Education, Arts, and Culture Items
Percent
positive Rank
Number of
communities
in comparison
Comparison
to benchmark
Overall opportunities for education
and enrichment 87% 1 30 Higher
Opportunities to attend
cultural/arts/music activities 77% 1 29 Higher
City-sponsored special events (Night
to Unite, Winter Ice Festival, Days of
Remembrance, etc.)
85% 2 28 Higher
K-12 education 88% 2 29 Higher
Adult educational opportunities 82% 1 29 Higher
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Table 176: Inclusivity and Engagement
Inclusivity and Engagement
Items
Percent
positive Rank
Number of
communities
in comparison
Comparison
to benchmark
Sense of community 69% 7 33 Similar
Neighborliness of residents in
Edina 77% 2 28 Similar
Making all residents feel welcome 74% 11 29 Similar
Attracting people from diverse
backgrounds 48% 25 28 Similar
Valuing/respecting residents from
diverse backgrounds 67% 19 29 Similar
Opportunities to participate in
social events and activities 73% 7 28 Similar
Opportunities to volunteer 77% 7 29 Similar
Opportunities to participate in
community matters 75% 2 28 Similar
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Appendix F: Survey Methodology
About the Survey
The City of Edina Quality of Life Survey was first administered in 2011. General quality of life surveys,
such as this one, ask recipients their perspectives about the quality of life in the city, their use of city
amenities, their opinions on policy issues facing the city and their assessment of city service delivery.
The City of Edina funded this research. Please contact Jennifer Bennerotte of the City of Edina at
JBennerotte@edinamn.gov if you have any questions about the survey.
Developing the Questionnaire
The 2025 survey instrument was developed by starting with the version from the previous
implementation in 2023. Few changes were made to the survey in order to maximize comparisons over
time. In an iterative process between city staff and Polco staff, a final six-page questionnaire was
created.
Selecting Survey Recipients
“Sampling” refers to the method by which survey recipients are chosen. The “sample” refers to all those
who were given a chance to participate in the survey. A list of all households within the zip codes
serving Edina was purchased from Go-Dog Direct based on updated listings from the United States
Postal Service, updated every three months, providing the best representation of all households in a
specific geographic location. Polco used the USPS data to select the survey recipients.
A larger list than needed was pulled so that a process referred to as “geocoding” could be used to
eliminate addresses from the list that were outside Edina’s boundaries. Geocoding is a computerized
process in which addresses are compared to electronically mapped boundaries and coded as inside or
outside desired boundaries; in this case, within Edina. All addresses determined to be outside the study
boundaries were eliminated from the list of potential households. Each address identified as being
within city boundaries was further identified as being within one of four quadrants: Northeast (NE),
Northwest (NW), Southeast (SE), and Southwest (SW). A random selection was made of the remaining
addresses to create a mailing list of 2,000 addresses.
To choose the 2,000 survey recipients, a systematic sampling method was applied to the list of
households previously screened for geographic location. Systematic sampling is a procedure whereby
a complete list of all possible households is culled, selecting every Nth one, giving each eligible
household a known probability of selection, until the appropriate number of households is selected.
Multi-family housing units were selected at a higher rate as residents of this type of housing typically
respond at lower rates to surveys than do those in single-family housing units. In general, because of
the random sampling techniques used, the displayed sampling density will closely mirror the overall
housing unit density (which may be different from the population density). While the theory of
probability assumes no bias in selection, there may be some minor variations in practice (meaning, an
area with only 15% of the housing units might be selected at an actual rate that is slightly above or
below that).
An individual within each household was randomly selected to complete the survey using the birthday
method. The birthday method selects a person within the household by asking the “person whose
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birthday has most recently passed” to complete the questionnaire. The underlying assumption in this
method is that day of birth has no relationship to the way people respond to surveys. This instruction
was contained in the cover letter accompanying the questionnaire.
Survey Administration and Response Rate
Each selected household was contacted three times. First, a prenotification announcement was sent on
April 7, 2025, informing the household members that they had been selected to participate in the City
of Edina Quality of Life Survey. Approximately one week after mailing the prenotification, each
household was mailed a survey containing a cover letter signed by City Manager Scott Neal enlisting
participation. The packet also contained a postage-paid return envelope in which the survey recipients
could return the complete questionnaire directly to Polco. A reminder letter and survey, scheduled to
arrive one to two weeks after the first survey, was the final contact for all households. The second cover
letter asked those who had not completed the survey to do so and those who had already done so to
refrain from turning in another survey. The survey was available in English. Each wave of the cover letter
accompanying the mailed survey included a web link for residents to visit if they preferred to take the
survey online. Data collection was open through May 19, 2025.
About 5% of the 2,000 surveys mailed were returned because the housing unit was vacant, or the postal
service was unable to deliver the survey as addressed. Of the 1,906 households presumed to have
received a survey, 451 completed the survey (170 of which were completed online), providing a
response rate of 24%. Additionally, responses were tracked by geographic area; response rates by area
ranged from 18% to 31%. The response rates were calculated using AAPOR’s response rate #21 for
mailed surveys of unnamed persons.
Response Rate by Area for Mailed Survey
NE NW SE SW Overall
Total sample used 352 524 850 274 2,000
I=Complete Interviews 106 125 144 76 451
NC=Non Contact 13 27 44 10 94
UO=Unknown other 233 372 662 187 1,455
Response rate: 31% 25% 18% 29% 24%
Margin of Error
The 95% confidence interval (or “margin of error”) quantifies the “sampling error” or precision of the
estimates made from the survey results. A 95% confidence interval can be calculated for any sample
size and indicates that in 95 of 100 surveys conducted like this one, for a particular item, a result would
be found that is within five percentage points of the result that would be found if everyone in the
population of interest was surveyed. The practical difficulties of conducting any resident survey may
introduce other sources of error in addition to sampling error. Despite best efforts to boost
participation and ensure potential inclusion of all households, some selected households will decline
1 See AAPOR’s Standard Definitions here: https://aapor.org/standards-and-ethics/standard-definitions/ for more information
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participation in the survey (referred to as non-response error) and some eligible households may be
unintentionally excluded from the listed sources for the sample (referred to as coverage error).
While the margin of error for the survey is generally no greater than plus or minus five2 percentage
points around any given percent reported for the entire sample, results for subgroups will have wider
confidence intervals. Where estimates are given for subgroups, they are less precise.
Survey Processing (Data Entry)
Upon receipt, completed surveys were assigned a unique identification number. Additionally, each
survey was reviewed and “cleaned” as necessary. For example, a question may have asked a respondent
to pick two items out of a list of five, but the respondent checked three; in this case, Polco would use
protocols to randomly choose two of the three selected items for inclusion in the dataset.
All surveys then were entered twice into an electronic dataset; any discrepancies were resolved in
comparison to the original survey form. Range checks as well as other forms of quality control were
also performed.
The Polco platform was used to collect online survey data. The Polco platform includes many features
of online survey tools, but also includes elements tailored to the civic environment. For example, like
Polco’s mailed surveys, surveys on Polco are presented with the city name, logo (or other image) and
a description, so residents understand who is asking for input and why. Optionally, Polco can also verify
respondents with local public data to ensure respondents are residents or voters. More generally, an
advantage of online programming and data gathering is that it allows for more rigid control of the
data format, making extensive data cleaning unnecessary.
A series of quality control checks were also performed in order to ensure the integrity of the web data.
Steps may include and not be limited to reviewing the data for clusters of repeat IP addresses and time
stamps (indicating duplicate responses) and removing empty submissions (questionnaires submitted
with no questions answered).
Analyzing the Data
The electronic dataset was analyzed by Polco staff using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences
(SPSS). For the most part, frequency distributions and mean ratings are presented in the body of the
report. A complete set of frequencies for each survey question is presented in Appendix B: Complete
Survey Frequencies. Also included are results by respondent characteristics (Appendix D: Selected
Survey Questions by Respondent Characteristics). Chi-square or ANOVA tests of significance were
applied to these breakdowns of selected survey questions. A “p-value” of 0.05 or less indicates that
there is less than a 5% probability that differences observed between groups are due to chance; or in
other words, a greater than 95% probability that the differences observed in the selected categories of
2 Although this has become the traditional way to describe survey research precision, when opt-in results are blended with
scientific results, assumptions about randomness of responses are not the same as when results come only from the random
sample. Consequently other terms sometimes are used in place of "confidence interval" or "margin of error," such as
"credibility intervals." We hew to the traditional way of describing sample-driven uncertainty while we work with the
industry to sort out the best ways to describe these new approaches.
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the sample represent “real” differences among those populations. Where differences between
subgroups are statistically significant, they have been denoted with capital letters.
Weighting the Data
The demographic characteristics of the survey sample were compared to those found in the 2020
Census and the 2022 American Community Survey estimates for adults in the city of Edina. The primary
objective of weighting survey data is to make the survey sample reflective of the larger population of
the community.
The characteristics used for weighting were respondent gender, age, housing unit type (attached or
detached), housing tenure (rent or own), race, and ethnicity. A special software program using
mathematical algorithms is used to calculate the appropriate weights. The results of the weighting
scheme are presented in the table on the following page.
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2025 Edina Quality of Life Survey Weighting Table
Characteristic Population Norm Unweighted Data Weighted Data
Housing
Rent home 29% 16% 26%
Own home 71% 84% 74%
Detached unit 56% 62% 58%
Attached unit 44% 38% 42%
Race
White 87% 90% 88%
Not white 13% 10% 12%
Not Hispanic 98% 97% 95%
Hispanic 2% 3% 5%
Sex and Age
Female 54% 63% 56%
Male 46% 37% 44%
18-34 years of age 19% 4% 15%
35-54 years of age 33% 24% 33%
55+ years of age 48% 72% 52%
Females 18-34 9% 2% 7%
Females 35-54 17% 15% 19%
Females 55+ 27% 46% 31%
Males 18-34 10% 2% 8%
Males 35-54 15% 9% 14%
Males 55+ 21% 27% 21%
Council District
Northeast Quadrant 21% 23% 21%
Northwest Quadrant 28% 28% 27%
Southeast Quadrant 36% 32% 36%
Southwest Quadrant 15% 17% 16%
* 2020 U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 American Community Survey Population Estimates
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Appendix G: Survey Materials
The following pages contain copies of the survey materials sent to randomly selected households
within the city of Edina.
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We want to
hear from you!
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Dear Edina Resident,
It won’t take much of your time to make a big difference!
Your household has been randomly selected to participate
in Edina’s 2025 Quality of Life Survey of residents. Your
participation in this survey is very important; your answers
will help the City make decisions that affect our community.
In order to hear from a diverse group of residents, the adult
18 years or older in your household who most recently had
a birthday should complete this survey. You can wait a few
days for a paper survey to arrive in the mail, or go online
now and complete the confidential survey at:
https://polco.us/xxplaceholder
Please do not share your survey link.
This survey is for randomly selected households only.
If you have any questions about the survey, please call
the Communications Department at 952-826-0359.
Thank you for helping create a better community!
Sincerely,
Scott H. Neal
City Manager Tell us what you think!
Complete Edina's 2025 Quality of Life Survey.
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April 2025
Dear Edina Resident:
Please help us shape the future of Edina! You have been randomly selected to participate in the 2025 Quality of
Life Survey.
Please take a few minutes to fill out the enclosed survey. Your participation in this survey is very important –
especially since your household is one of only a small number of households being surveyed. Your feedback will
help Edina make decisions that affect our community.
A few things to remember:
• Your responses are completely confidential.
• In order to hear from a diverse group of residents, the adult 18 years or older in your household who
most recently had a birthday should complete this survey.
• You may return the survey by mail in the enclosed postage-paid envelope, or you can
complete the survey online at:
Please do not share your survey link. This survey is for randomly selected households only.
If you have any questions about the survey, please call the Communications Department at 952-826-0359.
Thank you for your time and participation!
Sincerely,
Scott H. Neal
City Manager
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Please complete this questionnaire if you are the adult (age 18 or older) in the household who most recently had a birthday.
The adult’s year of birth does not matter. Your responses are anonymous and will be reported in group form only.
1. How would you rate the quality of life in Edina?
Excellent Good Fair Poor Don’t know
2. Please rate each of the following characteristics as they relate to Edina as a community:
Excellent Good Fair Poor Don’t know
Overall feeling of safety in Edina..............................................................................1 2 3 4 5
Overall ease of getting to the places you usually have to visit .........................1 2 3 4 5
Quality of overall natural environment in Edina .................................................1 2 3 4 5
Overall established “built environment” of Edina (including overall design,
buildings, parks and transportation systems) .................................................1 2 3 4 5
Health and wellness opportunities in Edina .........................................................1 2 3 4 5
Overall opportunities for education and enrichment.........................................1 2 3 4 5
Overall economic health of Edina ............................................................................1 2 3 4 5
Sense of community ....................................................................................................1 2 3 4 5
Overall image or reputation of Edina......................................................................1 2 3 4 5
Neighborliness of residents in Edina ......................................................................1 2 3 4 5
3. Please indicate how likely or unlikely you are to do each of the following:
Very Somewhat Somewhat Very Don’t
likely likely unlikely unlikely know
Recommend living in Edina to someone who asks .................................1 2 3 4 5
Remain in Edina for the next five years .....................................................1 2 3 4 5
4. Why did you choose to live in Edina? (Please check all that apply.)
Family lives here/born or raised here Affordable housing Access to public transportation
Job is here (or nearby) Variety/type of housing Good neighborhoods
Good schools Safe community Amenities (e.g., parks, library, etc.)
Location/convenience Attractive community Other: ___________________________
5. What one thing, if anything, do you like most about living in Edina?
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
6. What would you say is the most serious issue facing Edina at this time? Please be specific (e.g., note if the
issue/problem is "too much" or "too little").
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
7. Please rate how safe or unsafe you feel:
Very Somewhat Neither safe Somewhat Very Don’t
safe safe nor unsafe unsafe unsafe know
In your neighborhood .................................................................1 2 3 4 5 6
In the 50th & France area (downtown area)..........................1 2 3 4 5 6
In the greater Southdale area ...................................................1 2 3 4 5 6
8. Please rate how welcoming Edina is as a community:
Very Somewhat Not Don't
welcoming Welcoming welcoming welcoming know
For people of all races ...............................................................................................1 2 3 4 5
For people of all religions ........................................................................................1 2 3 4 5
For people of all ethnicities .....................................................................................1 2 3 4 5
For people who have a lower income ...................................................................1 2 3 4 5
For people of all ages.................................................................................................1 2 3 4 5
For people of all abilities ..........................................................................................1 2 3 4 5
For people of all gender identities .........................................................................1 2 3 4 5
For people of all sexual orientations.....................................................................1 2 3 4 5
For all people...............................................................................................................1 2 3 4 5
9. Please rate how much of a problem, if at all, you feel each of the following is in Edina. Not a Minor Moderate Major Extreme Don’t problem problem problem problem problem know
Traffic speeding in your neighborhood............................................1 2 3 4 5 6
Stop sign violations in your neighborhood .....................................1 2 3 4 5 6
Violent crime ...........................................................................................1 2 3 4 5 6
Drugs .........................................................................................................1 2 3 4 5 6
Youth crimes............................................................................................1 2 3 4 5 6
Vandalism and property crimes .........................................................1 2 3 4 5 6
Hate crimes and bias/discrimination offenses ..............................1 2 3 4 5 6
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10. Please rate each of the following characteristics as they relate to Edina as a whole:
Excellent Good Fair Poor Don’t know
Traffic flow on major streets...................................................................................................1 2 3 4 5 Ease of public parking...............................................................................................................1 2 3 4 5
Ease of travel by car in Edina ..................................................................................................1 2 3 4 5 Ease of travel by bicycle in Edina...........................................................................................1 2 3 4 5
Ease of walking in Edina...........................................................................................................1 2 3 4 5 Availability of paths and walking trails ................................................................................1 2 3 4 5
Air quality.....................................................................................................................................1 2 3 4 5 Cleanliness of Edina...................................................................................................................1 2 3 4 5
Public places where people want to spend time................................................................1 2 3 4 5 Variety of housing options.......................................................................................................1 2 3 4 5 Availability of quality affordable housing............................................................................1 2 3 4 5 Fitness opportunities (including exercise classes and paths or trails, etc.) ...............1 2 3 4 5 Recreational opportunities......................................................................................................1 2 3 4 5 K-12 education............................................................................................................................1 2 3 4 5 Adult educational opportunities ............................................................................................1 2 3 4 5 Opportunities to attend cultural/arts/music activities ...................................................1 2 3 4 5 Employment opportunities .....................................................................................................1 2 3 4 5 Shopping opportunities............................................................................................................1 2 3 4 5 Cost of living in Edina................................................................................................................1 2 3 4 5 Overall quality of business and service establishments in Edina..................................1 2 3 4 5 Overall quality of commercial redevelopment in Edina ..................................................1 2 3 4 5 Overall quality of residential redevelopment in Edina ....................................................1 2 3 4 5
Opportunities to participate in social events and activities ...........................................1 2 3 4 5 Opportunities to volunteer ......................................................................................................1 2 3 4 5 Opportunities to participate in community matters ........................................................1 2 3 4 5
11. Please rate the following aspects of drinking water in Edina:
Excellent Good Fair Poor Don’t know Appearance ....................................................................................................................1 2 3 4 5
Taste ................................................................................................................................1 2 3 4 5
Odor .................................................................................................................................1 2 3 4 5 Hardness.........................................................................................................................1 2 3 4 5
Reliability .......................................................................................................................1 2 3 4 5 Safety ...............................................................................................................................1 2 3 4 5
12. First, tell us about how many times in the last 12 months, if ever, you or other household members used any of the
following Edina Parks & Recreation Department amenities. Then please rate the quality of each, regardless of your
household’s use of the amenities.
Once or 3 to 12 13 to 26 More than Don’t
Never twice times times 26 times Excellent Good Fair Poor know
Trails......................................................1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Dog parks/off-leash areas................1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
Neighborhood parks..........................1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Large community athletic fields .....1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
Edinborough Park ..............................1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Centennial Lakes Park ......................1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
Edina Aquatic Center.........................1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Edina Senior Center ...........................1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
Braemar Arena (ice arena) ..............1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Braemar Golf Course .........................1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
Braemar Golf Dome ...........................1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Braemar Field (sports dome)..........1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
Edina Art Center .................................1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
13. Please rate the quality of each of the following services in Edina:
Excellent Good Fair Poor Don’t know
Police services ...............................................................................................................1 2 3 4 5
Fire services...................................................................................................................1 2 3 4 5 Ambulance or emergency medical services ..........................................................1 2 3 4 5
Crime prevention .........................................................................................................1 2 3 4 5
Fire prevention and education .................................................................................1 2 3 4 5
Traffic enforcement .....................................................................................................1 2 3 4 5
Street repair...................................................................................................................1 2 3 4 5
Street cleaning ..............................................................................................................1 2 3 4 5
Street lighting................................................................................................................1 2 3 4 5 Snow removal................................................................................................................1 2 3 4 5
Sidewalk maintenance ................................................................................................1 2 3 4 5
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(Cont.) Excellent Good Fair Poor Don’t know
Traffic signal timing.....................................................................................................1 2 3 4 5
Bus or transit services ................................................................................................1 2 3 4 5
Garbage collection........................................................................................................1 2 3 4 5
Recycling ........................................................................................................................1 2 3 4 5
Organics recycling........................................................................................................1 2 3 4 5
Yard waste pickup........................................................................................................1 2 3 4 5
Storm drainage .............................................................................................................1 2 3 4 5
Drinking water..............................................................................................................1 2 3 4 5
Sewer services ..............................................................................................................1 2 3 4 5
Utility billing ..................................................................................................................1 2 3 4 5
City parks .......................................................................................................................1 2 3 4 5
Park maintenance ........................................................................................................1 2 3 4 5
Condition of trails and sidewalks.............................................................................1 2 3 4 5
Recreation programs or classes ...............................................................................1 2 3 4 5
Land use, planning and zoning .................................................................................1 2 3 4 5
Code enforcement (weeds, abandoned buildings, etc.) .....................................1 2 3 4 5
Animal control ..............................................................................................................1 2 3 4 5
Economic development ..............................................................................................1 2 3 4 5
Public health services .................................................................................................1 2 3 4 5
Public information services/communication from the City .............................1 2 3 4 5
Cable television (Comcast/Xfinity) .........................................................................1 2 3 4 5
Fiber/home internet connection .............................................................................1 2 3 4 5
Emergency preparedness (services that prepare the community for
natural disasters or other emergency situations) ...........................................1 2 3 4 5
Edina open space..........................................................................................................1 2 3 4 5
City-sponsored special events (Night to Unite, open houses, etc.) .................1 2 3 4 5
Overall quality of services provided by the City of Edina..................................1 2 3 4 5
14. Please rate the following categories of Edina government performance:
Excellent Good Fair Poor Don’t know
The value of services for the taxes paid to Edina.................................................1 2 3 4 5
The job Edina government does at welcoming resident involvement...........1 2 3 4 5
Overall confidence in Edina government...............................................................1 2 3 4 5
Generally acting in the best interest of the community .....................................1 2 3 4 5
Treating all residents fairly .......................................................................................1 2 3 4 5
15. Please rate your impression of City employees.
Excellent Good Fair Poor Don’t know
Knowledge .....................................................................................................................1 2 3 4 5
Courtesy..........................................................................................................................1 2 3 4 5
Responsiveness ............................................................................................................1 2 3 4 5
Follow-up (got back to you or took action if needed) ........................................1 2 3 4 5
Overall customer service............................................................................................1 2 3 4 5
16. Considering your property taxes in comparison to neighboring cities, do you feel property taxes in Edina are…
Very high Somewhat high About average Somewhat low Very low Don’t know
17. To what extent would you support or oppose an increase in your property taxes to maintain City services at their
current level?
Strongly support Somewhat support Somewhat oppose Strongly oppose Don’t know
18. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements?
Strongly Somewhat Somewhat Strongly Don’t agree agree diagree disagree know
The City of Edina effectively manages taxpayer money ..........................1 2 3 4 5
The City of Edina should raise taxes annually in small
increments to cover increased cost of services over time...................1 2 3 4 5
The City of Edina should only raise taxes as needed, even if in larger
increments, to cover the cost of services as they increase..................1 2 3 4 5
The City of Edina should reduce public services to avoid future
tax increases ....................................................................................................1 2 3 4 5
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19. Please select the statement that best describes your opinion:
I am satisfied with the current level of municipal taxes and services.
I am willing to pay more taxes to get more services.
I feel that I pay too much for the services I receive.
I am willing to accept service reductions if it means lower taxes.
My opinion is different from the ones listed here.
I don’t have an opinion/no preference.
20. Keeping in mind that inflation levels can impact City services, would you prefer to:
Increase tax revenue to maintain current service levels.
Reduce City services to offset inflation.
Don’t know/no opinion.
21. France Avenue is a busy thoroughfare used by about 27,000 vehicles per day. A study identified the need to
construct a dedicated bicycle/pedestrian route to connect neighborhoods west of France Avenue to Centennial
Lakes and the Edina Promenade. Several examples have been identified for the crossing, including a traditional
crosswalk, tunnel, bridge, at-grade crossing and underpass. To what extent do you support the development of the
bicycling/pedestrian route, including the crossing?
Strongly support Somewhat support Somewhat oppose Strongly oppose Don’t know
22. The City currently provides funding to some human services organizations and nonprofits serving the community.
To what extent to you support the City providing that financial support?
Strongly support Somewhat support Somewhat oppose Strongly oppose Don’t know
23. Fire Department response time is measured from the time dispatch receives a 911 call time to the arrival of the
first Fire Department unit (firetruck or ambulance, depending on the nature of the call). Anticipated response
times in the 2018 Edina Comprehensive Plan included a fire or emergency unit on the scene within six minutes at
least 90 percent of the time. In your opinion, what time is reasonable to expect the Edina Fire Department to
respond to your home for an emergency?
4 Minutes or less 5-6 Minutes 6-7 Minutes 8-9 Minutes 10-11 Minutes
24. All in all, do you think things in Edina are generally headed in the right direction, or do you feel things are on the
wrong track?
Right direction
Wrong track Why? _______________________________________________________________________________
Don’t know
25. Other than voting, do you think that if you wanted to, you could have a say about the way things are run in this
community?
Yes
No Why? __________________________________________________________________________________________
Don’t know
26. Please rate the job you feel the City government does at each of the following:
Excellent Good Fair Poor Don’t know
Making all residents feel welcome...........................................................................1 2 3 4 5
Helping new residents feel connected and integrated .......................................1 2 3 4 5
Attracting people from diverse backgrounds .......................................................1 2 3 4 5
Valuing/respecting residents from diverse backgrounds.................................1 2 3 4 5
Providing a safe and secure environment for residents of all backgrounds 1 2 3 4 5
27. To what extent, if at all, have you or someone in your household experienced discrimination based on each of the
following in the Edina community in the past 12 months?
Never Rarely Some of the time Most of the time
Age....................................................................................................................1 2 3 4
Gender identity .............................................................................................1 2 3 4
Race(s) ............................................................................................................1 2 3 4
Ethnicity .........................................................................................................1 2 3 4
National origin (birth country).................................................................1 2 3 4
Religion ...........................................................................................................1 2 3 4
Political affiliation ........................................................................................1 2 3 4
Disability.........................................................................................................1 2 3 4
Sexual orientation ........................................................................................1 2 3 4
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28. How well, if at all, do you feel the City is managing tensions in the community related to residential redevelopment in
Edina?
Very well Somewhat well Somewhat poorly Very poorly Don’t know
29. Thinking about the types of housing in Edina, how would you rate the availability of housing for each of the following
income groups?
Far too Somewhat Right Somewhat Far too Don’t
much too much amount too little little know
Lower-income singles .................................................................................1 2 3 4 5 6
Lower-income families ...............................................................................1 2 3 4 5 6
Middle-income singles ................................................................................1 2 3 4 5 6
Middle-income families ..............................................................................1 2 3 4 5 6
High-income singles ....................................................................................1 2 3 4 5 6
High-income families ..................................................................................1 2 3 4 5 6
30. There are different ways that a community can try to ensure there are a wider variety of housing choices. How
important, if at all, do you think it is that the City encourage each of the following?
Very Somewhat Not at all Don’t
Essential important important important know
Preservation of small starter homes (homes with fewer rooms or
other amenities that are affordable for first-time buyers) ...............1 2 3 4 5
Building of more accessory dwelling units (apartments or small
homes built above garages, in backyards, etc.) ....................................1 2 3 4 5
Medium-density development (like townhouses) ..................................1 2 3 4 5
Higher-density development (like apartments) ......................................1 2 3 4 5
31. Most communities have one of two systems for garbage collection: an open system or an organized system. An
open system means all haulers serve all areas, resulting in many garbage trucks on neighborhood streets on
garbage day. Residents choose their own haulers. An organized system means haulers are assigned to specific
areas, resulting in only one garbage hauler on neighborhood streets on garbage day. The City organizes the
haulers. To what extent do you support the City changing from the current open collection process to an organized
collection system?
Strongly support Somewhat support Somewhat oppose Strongly oppose Don’t know
32. First, rate the quality of each of the following services provided by the City of Edina. Then rate how important, if at
all, each service is to the Edina community.
Don’t Very Somewhat Not at all Don’t
Excellent Good Fair Poor know Essential important important important know
Energy conservation and efficiency programs.1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
Fostering natural habitats in public spaces ....1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
Encouraging natural habitat on residential
and commercial land .......................................1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
Increasing renewable energy programs ..........1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
Adapting to climate change .................................1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
Organics recycling collection services ..............1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
Water conservation programs............................1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
Transportation emission (pollution)
reduction (e.g., sidewalks, bike lanes and
public electric vehicle charging) ..................1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
Investing in programs and creating policies
to address climate change..............................1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
33. Please rate the extent to which you use each of the following as sources of information about Edina government and
its activities, if at all. Not a source Minor source Major source Don’t know
Parks & Recreation Activities Directory...............................................................1 2 3 4
Edina Sun Current newspaper...............................................................................1 2 3 4
Edition: Edina monthly newsletter ......................................................................1 2 3 4
The Minnesota Star Tribune newspaper .............................................................1 2 3 4
City’s website, EdinaMN.gov .................................................................................1 2 3 4
City’s engagement website, BetterTogetherEdina.org ...................................1 2 3 4
Edina TV (Comcast channels 813 and 16).........................................................1 2 3 4
City employees..........................................................................................................1 2 3 4
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(cont.) Not a source Minor source Major source Don’t know
City Council Members .............................................................................................1 2 3 4
Direct mail updates..................................................................................................1 2 3 4
Social media (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, X) ......................................................1 2 3 4
NextDoor ....................................................................................................................1 2 3 4
Online videos.............................................................................................................1 2 3 4
City’s e-mail subscription service (City Extra) .................................................1 2 3 4
Word of mouth from friends, family or neighbors ..........................................1 2 3 4
34. How effective, if at all, do you think the newsletter Edition: Edina is for keeping informed of City activities?
Very effective Somewhat effective Somewhat ineffective Very ineffective Don’t know
35. How effective, if at all, do you think the City of Edina’s website is for local government information?
Very effective Somewhat effective Somewhat ineffective Very ineffective Don’t know
36. To what extent, if at all, have you been concerned about each of the following issues in your household in the last
12 months? Not a Minor Moderate Major Don't
concern concern concern concern know
Feeling socially isolated or disconnected from others .......................................1 2 3 4 5
Having access to health care .....................................................................................1 2 3 4 5
Being able to age in place (e.g., remain in your home as you get older)........1 2 3 4 5
Running out of food before you had money to buy more..................................1 2 3 4 5
Having enough money to pay your rent or mortgage ........................................1 2 3 4 5 Having enough money to pay your heat, light, or water bill.............................1 2 3 4 5
Our last questions are about you and your household. Again, all of your responses to this survey are completely
confidential and will be reported in group form only.
D1. What impact, if any, do you think the economy will have on your family income in the next 6 months? Do you think the
impact will be:
Very positive Somewhat positive Neutral Somewhat negative Very negative
D2. Do you work inside the boundaries of Edina?
Yes, outside the home Yes, from home No
D3. How many years have you lived in Edina?
Less than 5 years 11-20 years
6-10 years More than 20 years
D4. Which best describes the building you live in?
One-family house detached from any other houses
Building with two or more homes (duplex, townhome,
apartment or condominium)
Other
D5. Is this house or apartment...
Rented Owned
D6. How much do you anticipate your household’s total income before taxes will be for the current year?
(Please include money from all sources for all
persons living in your household.)
Less than $25,000 100,000 to $149,999
$25,000 to $49,999 $150,000 to $199,999
$50,000 to $74,999 $200,000 or more
$75,000 to $99,999
D7. What is your preferred written language?
English Spanish
Hindi Somali Other:
Mandarin or Chinese Telugu _____________
D8. What is your preferred spoken language?
English Spanish
Hindi Somali Other:
Mandarin or Chinese Telugu _____________
D9. Are you Spanish, Hispanic or Latino?
No, not Spanish, Hispanic or Latino
Yes, I consider myself to be Spanish, Hispanic or Latino
D10. What is your race? (Mark one or more races to
indicate what race you consider yourself to be.)
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian
Black or African American
Middle Eastern or North African Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
White
Two or more races
Some other race
D11. In which category is your age?
18-24 years 45-54 years 85 years or older
25-34 years 55-64 years
35-44 years 65-84 years
D12. What is your gender/gender identity?
Female
Male
Non-binary/non-gender conforming
Prefer to identify another way
Thank you for completing this survey. Please return
the completed survey in the postage-paid envelope
to: National Research Center, Inc., PO Box 549, Belle
Mead, NJ 08502
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Dear Edina Resident:
Here’s a second chance if you haven’t already responded to the 2025 Quality of Life Survey! (If you
completed it and sent it back, we thank you for your time and ask you to recycle this survey.
Please do not respond twice.)
Please take a few minutes to fill out the enclosed survey. Your participation in this survey is very important –
especially since your household is one of only a small number of households being surveyed. Your feedback will
help Edina make decisions that affect our community.
A few things to remember:
• Your responses are completely confidential.
• In order to hear from a diverse group of residents, the adult 18 years or older in your household who
most recently had a birthday should complete this survey.
• You may return the survey by mail in the enclosed postage-paid envelope, or you can
complete the survey online at:
Please do not share your survey link. This survey is for randomly selected households only.
If you have any questions about the survey, please call the Communications Department at 952-826-0359.
Thank you for your time and participation!
Sincerely,
Scott H. Neal
City Manager
www.polco.us/xxplaceholder
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Results for Edina, MN
Quality of Life Survey
August 6, 2025
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What is the Edina Quality of Life Survey?
Statistically valid survey of Edina residents
Scorecard of community livability
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●Eighth time conducting the Edina Quality of Life Survey
●Previous iterations in 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, and 2023.
●Survey conducted from April 7th to May 19th
●Sampling approach:
●Probability-based sample of 2,000 households
●Results tracked by city quadrants.
●Outreach method:
●Postcard - Survey - Survey
●Survey mode:
●Online & Paper
Edina Quality of Life Survey Fast Facts
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How was Edina’s Quality of Life Survey administered?
Surveys mailed to
2,000 households
451 completed
24% Response Rate
Results
weighted to
reflect community
Comparisons to national
benchmarks
Comparisons to estate benchmarks
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Edina’s Quality of Life Survey response rates
EDINA’S RESPONSE RATE
512 477 427
518 475 451
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025
EDINA’S NUMBER OF RESPONSES
24%25%29%30%32%35%
202520232021201920172015
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How to interpret the Edina Survey results?
▪Margin of error:
✓+/- 5 percentage points for results reported for the entire sample.
✓Results for subgroups have wider margin of error.
▪Significant differences from 2023 to 2025:
✓6 percentage points or more for results reported for the entire sample.
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Polco’s Benchmarking Database
More than 400 comparison
communities across the
nation.
Representing the opinions of
more than 50 million
residents.
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Overview of
Survey Results
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Comparisons to National Benchmarks
36
received similar
ratings
1
received
lower
ratings
41
received
higher
ratings
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Comparisons to Minnesota Benchmarks
60
received similar
ratings
2
received
lower
ratings
18
received
higher
ratings
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Comparisons to Previous Survey Year
174
received similar
ratings
8
received
more
negative
ratings
22
received
more
positive
ratings
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Key Findings
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Summary of
Key Findings
1.Edina residents continue to enjoy a high quality of life.
2.Residents generally feel safe in Edina.
3.City services continue to be highly rated, but ratings for
overall quality of drinking water have decreased since
2023.
4.Residents identify opportunities for improving housing
options, especially for lower-income residents and first-
time buyers.
5.Residents feel the City of Edina effectively manages
taxpayer money, and a majority supports increasing tax
revenue to preserve service levels.
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Edina residents
continue to enjoy a
high quality of life.
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Quality of Life in Edina
92%92%2025
93%93%2023
96%96%2021
98%98%2019
97%97%2017
96%96%2015
Higher than national benchmarks
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Residential Stability
Recommend living in Edina to someone who asks
92%
2015
96%
2017
94%
2019
95%
2021
92%
2025
90%
2023
Remain in Edina for the next five years
89%
2015
94%
2017
90%
2019
86%
2021
88%
2025
87%
2023
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Edina as a Welcoming Community
For people of all ages
For people of all abilities
For people of all religions
For all people
For people of all sexual orientations
For people of all gender identities
For people of all races
For people of all ethnicities
For people who have a lower income
68%
66%
62%
61%
32%
68%
79%
/72%
72%
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Opportunity to be Involved in How Edina is Run
Other than voting, do you think that if you wanted to, you could
have a say about the way things are run in this community?
64%
2015
69%
2017
68%
2019
62%
2021
68%
2025
58%
2023
Percent of respondents saying ‘yes’
Opportunities to participate in community matters
72%
2015
75%
2017
76%
2019
65%
2021
75%
2025
68%
2023
Percent excellent or good
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Overall Community Characteristics
75%
76%
77%
90%
84%
90%
90%
77%
78%
78%
83%
87%
88%
89%
Neighborliness of residents in Edina
Overall image or reputation of Edina
Overall established "built environment" of Edina
Overall economic health of Edina
Overall opportunities for education and enrichment
Quality of overall natural environment in Edina
Health and wellness opportunities in Edina
2025
2023
Percent excellent or good
Higher than national
benchmarks Higher than Minnesota
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Specific Community Characteristics
Top
Ranked
Cleanliness of Edina Cleanliness of Edina
Shopping opportunitiesShopping opportunities
Recreational opportunities Recreational opportunities
Overall quality of business and service establishments Overall quality of business and service establishments
K-12 educationK-12 education
Fitness opportunities Fitness opportunities
Public places where people want to spend timePublic places where people want to spend time
93%
92%
89%
88%
89%
88%
87%
Higher than national
benchmarks
Higher than Minnesota
benchmarks
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Reasons for Living in Edina
Attractive
community
46%
Location
75%
Safe community
57%
Good neighborhoods
47%
Good schools
47%
Amenities
49%
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Sustainability and Climate Change
57%
50%
54%
66%
63%
60%
76%
71%
77%
56%
59%
61%
63%
65%
66%
76%
77%
82%
Adapting to climate change
Transportation emission (pollution)
reduction
Investing in programs and creating policies
to address climate change
Water conservation programs
Encouraging natural habitat on residential
and commercial land
Increasing renewable energy programs
Organics recycling collection services
Energy conservation and efficiency
programs
Fostering natural habitats in public spaces
2025
2023
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Residents generally
feel safe and find it
easy to get around
Edina.
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Feeling of Safety
Positive
rating of
the overall
feeling of
safety in
Edina 67%
84%
93%
65%
87%
91%
In the greater Southdale area
In the 50th and France area
(downtown area)
In your neighborhood
2025 2023
Percent very or somewhat safe
Feeling of safety in specific areas90%90%2025
89%89%2023
93%93%2021
96%96%2019
97%97%2017
96%96%2015
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Feeling of Safety over time
96%98%97%
94%93%91%96%96%94%
89%
84%
87%80%
77%
80%
77%
67%65%
60%
65%
70%
75%
80%
85%
90%
95%
100%
2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025
Overall Neighborhood Downtown Southdale
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Crime problems
Percent moderate, major, or extreme problem
15%
18%
31%
24%
8%
11%
12%
27%
28%
Hate crimes and bias/discrimination offenses
Violent crime
Drugs
Vandalism and property crimes
Youth crimes
2025
2023
Please rate how much of a problem, if at all, you feel each of the following is in Edina:
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Ease of travel in Edina
88%87%86%
91%
83%84%
60%
66%65%
73%
67%70%
47%49%
65%64%
55%
61%
2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025
Ease of travel Ease of walking Ease of travel by bicycle
Percent excellent or good
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City services
continue to be
highly rated, but
ratings for overall
quality of drinking
water have
decreased since
2023.
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85%85%2025
87%87%2023
87%87%2021
89%89%2019
89%89%2017
87%87%2015
City Services
Highest Rated City Services
Percent excellent or good
92%
93%
98%
89%
97%
91%
93%
93%
94%
94%
Police services
City parks
Fire services
Park maintenance
Ambulance or emergency
medical services
2025 2023
Overall
Quality of
City
Services
Higher than national
benchmarks Higher than Minnesota
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Drinking Water
Percent excellent or good
33%
65%
73%
84%
86%
89%
33%
65%
73%
78%
82%
85%
Hardness
Taste
Odor
Appearance
Safety
Reliability
2025 2023
61%61%2025
72%72%2023
70%70%2021
69%69%2019
68%68%2017
69%69%2015
Quality of
Drinking
Water
Aspects of drinking water
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Fire Department Response Time
3%
4%
30%
52%
12%
10-11 Minutes
8-9 Minutes
6-7 Minutes
5-6 Minutes
4 Minutes or less
Percent of respondents
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Residents identify
opportunities for
improving housing
options, especially for
lower-income
residents and first-
time buyers.
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Specific Community Characteristics
Cleanliness of Edina
Shopping opportunities
Overall quality of business and service establishments in Edina
Recreational opportunities
K-12 education
Fitness opportunities (including exercise classes and paths or trails, etc.)
Public places where people want to spend time
Air quality
Adult educational opportunities
+80% of positive rating
Opportunities to volunteer
Opportunities to attend cultural/arts/music activities
Opportunities to participate in community matters
Employment opportunities
Overall quality of commercial redevelopment in Edina
Between 60% and 80% of positive rating
Variety of housing options
Cost of living in Edina
Availability of quality affordable housing
Less than 60% of positive rating Higher than national
benchmarks
Higher than Minnesota
benchmarks
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Most Serious Issues Facing Edina
Top
Five
59
55
53
51
50
Overdevelopment/wrong type of development
Traffic and infrastructure
More affordable housing needed
City government (taxes, planning, etc.)
Safety/crime
19%
17%
13%
13%
12%
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Concerns about Household Issues
8%
11%
21%
14%
28%
32%
12%
19%
20%
22%
32%
40%
Running out of food before you had
money to buy more
Having enough money to pay your heat,
light, or water bill
Having access to health care
Having enough money to pay your rent or
mortgage
Feeling socially isolated or disconnected
from others
Being able to age in place (e.g., remain in
your home as you get older)
Percent minor, moderate or major concern
2025
2023
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Housing and Development
Availability of Housing for Various Income Groups
16%
20%
43%
43%
41%
46%
10%
9%
30%
22%
9%
9%
3%
6%
26%
28%
27%
24%
38%
33%
3%
3%
39%
37%
16%
17%
Lower-income families
Lower-income singles
Middle-income families
Middle-income singles
High-income families
High-income singles
Percent of respondents
Right amount Far too much Somewhat too much Somewhat too little Far too little
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Housing Choice Priorities
22%
27%
36%
66%
23%
32%
37%
74%
Higher-density development (like
apartments)
Building of more accessory dwelling units
Medium-density development (like
townhouses)
Preservation of small starter homes
2025 2023 Percent essential or very important
There are different ways that a community can try to ensure there are a wider variety of housing
choices. How important, if at all, do you think it is that the City encourage each of the following?
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Residents feel the
City of Edina
effectively manages
taxpayer money, and
a majority supports
increasing tax
revenue to preserve
service levels.
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Edina Public Finances
28%
52%
58%
69%
The City of Edina should reduce public
services to avoid future tax increases
The City of Edina should only raise taxes as
needed, even if in larger increments, to cover
the cost of services as they increase
The City of Edina should raise taxes annually in
increments to cover increased cost of services
over time
The City of Edina effectively manages taxpayer
money
Percent strongly agree or somewhat agree
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Overall Satisfaction with Municipal Taxes and Services
7%
8%
14%
23%
49%
My opinion is different from the ones
listed here
I am willing to pay more taxes to get
more services
I am willing to accept service reductions if
it means lower taxes
I feel that I pay too much for the services
I receive
I am satisfied with the current level of
municipal taxes and services
Percent of respondents
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City Services, Taxes and Inflation
6 in 10
Would prefer to increase tax
revenue to maintain current
service levels
Meanwhile, 4 in 10
would prefer to
reduce City services to
offset inflation
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Summary of
Key Findings
1.Edina residents continue to enjoy a high quality of life.
2.Residents generally feel safe in Edina.
3.City services continue to be highly rated, but ratings for
overall quality of drinking water have decreased since
2023.
4.Residents identify opportunities for improving housing
options, especially for lower-income residents and first-
time buyers.
5.Residents feel the City of Edina effectively manages
taxpayer money, and a majority supports increasing tax
revenue to preserve service levels.
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Questions?
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Thank you!Jason Neumeyer
Survey Research Director
Polco/National Research Center
jason.neumeyer@polco.us
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