Arvada 2024 community survey: residents report good quality of life but cite homelessness and road maintenance as top priorities

Arvada residents reported generally positive views of quality of life in a 2024 community survey presented Feb. 3, but many singled out homelessness and street maintenance as top areas needing improvement.

Adam Przybulski, president of Przybulski Research, told the City Council that the survey drew about 1,480 completed responses and used telephone and online outreach in both English and Spanish. "This is a robust survey, and, very inclusive, giving people the chance to participate, on the telephone or online," Przybulski said. He noted the survey included demographic weighting to reflect Arvada’s population.

Key findings reported to council included: 67% of respondents rated Arvada s having a good quality of life and 61% called it a good place to live; 64% said they are satisfied with city services overall; 71% said they…