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1. Do you currently own or rent your home?

Own
71%
Rent
29%
Closed to responses | 233 Responses

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2. Which of the following best describes your household type?

Couple with no children
34%
Family with child(ren)
26%
Single
24%
Multi-generational household
7%
Single parent with child(ren)
6%
Roommates/shared housing
3%
Group quarters (assisted living, nursing home, group home, etc.)
0%
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3. Which of the following would you prefer for your primary residence?

Own a single-family unit, such as a duplex, townhouse or detached house
79%
Rent a multi-family apartment unit
9%
Own a multi-family condo unit
8%
Rent a single-family unit, such as a duplex, townhouse or detached house
5%
Closed to responses | 218 Responses

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4. Which of the following property features would improve your current housing situation? Please select all that apply.

Updates and repairs to improve the condition of the home
42%
No concerns-my current housing meets my needs
33%
More private outdoor space (yard)
27%
More living space
22%
More private parking spaces
20%
Accessibility improvements (e.g. removing stairs, widening doorways for wheelchair, etc.)
15%
Rehabilitation to remove environmental hazards (such as mold, lead paint, etc.)
6%
Less living space
3%
Less private outdoor space
2%
Closed to responses | 206 Responses

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5. Which of the following neighborhood features would improve your current housing situation? Please select all that apply.

A broader mix of uses-shops and entertainment within walking distance
41%
Better walkable connectivity
34%
More or better quality parks
26%
More community gathering spaces
25%
No concerns-my current neighborhood meets my needs
25%
Better access to transit, including bus and rail
22%
Greater availability of parking
22%
Accessibility improvements
17%
Closer to jobs
15%
A broader mix of housing types
12%
Closed to responses | 204 Responses

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6. In 5 years, what type of housing do you think will best suit your needs?

Detached house
58%
Townhouse
16%
Large multi-family unit - 2 or more bedrooms
13%
Group quarters (assisted living, nursing home, group home, etc.)
4%
Stacked townhouse (also called a 2-over-2)
3%
Small multi-family unit - 1 bedroom or studio
3%
Duplex or triplex
2%
Rooming house/shared housing
2%
Other
0%
Closed to responses | 196 Responses

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7. If you are not satisfied with your current housing situation, what is preventing you from changing your housing situation? Please select all that apply.

Mortgage or rent would be too high
53%
Can't find preferred type of housing (type meaning single-family detached, townhouse, triplex, apartment, etc.)
27%
Can't afford a mortgage down payment or rental deposit
23%
Cost of home improvements too high
22%
Cost of moving is too high
21%
Condo or HOA fees too high
19%
Can't find adequate housing close to work or school
13%
Can't upgrade existing house or find housing with adequate accessibility
13%
Unable to be approved for a loan, mortgage, or lease
11%
Can't expand existing house or can't find large enough housing unit
7%
Closed to responses | 151 Responses

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8. About how much of your monthly income (gross pay) goes towards your housing costs, including rent, mortgage and utilities?

Less than 30%
50%
30% to 50%
39%
50% or more
11%
Closed to responses | 199 Responses

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9. Have you ever felt discriminated against in your search for housing within the past 10 years? If so, what was the reason? Please select all that apply.

None, I have never felt discriminated against in my search for housing
82%
Source of income
8%
Familial or marital status (being married or unmarried, having children or not)
5%
Age
5%
Race
4%
Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8)
3%
Color
3%
Gender or gender identity
2%
Disability
2%
National origin (being foreign-born)
2%
Sexual orientation
1%
Religion
1%
Closed to responses | 194 Responses

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10. Do you know how to file a complaint with a government agency if you felt you were discriminated against?

No
51%
Yes
49%
Closed to responses | 196 Responses

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11. Do you live in the City of Gaithersburg?

Yes
83%
No
17%
Closed to responses | 198 Responses

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12. What is your age?

Over 50
57%
31-50
36%
18-30
7%
Under 18
0%
Closed to responses | 199 Responses