Survey Results
Question 5:
Using a scale of 1 to 5, where 5 means "excellent" and 1 means "poor," please rate the region with respect to the following:
A. As a place to live
B. As a place to raise children
C. As a place to work
D. As a place to retire
Considering the high satisfaction ratings in Question 4, it comes as no surprise that the majority of respondents say their metro area is a good place to live. Minneapolis-St. Paul was highest in this category, at 81 percent, while St. Louis was lowest at 71.3 percent. (See Question 5 data)
Similarly, the majority said their metro is a good place to raise children, with Minneapolis-St. Paul leading the group at 75.5 percent and St. Louis trailing at 71.3 percent.
There are some significant differences in valuing the metros as good places to work. Minneapolis-St.Paul again ranked highest at 77.3 percent, with St. Louis second at 72.4 percent. Interestingly, St. Louis is the only metro whose respondents think it is a better place to work than to live.
Perhaps reflecting the colder weather climates of the peer metros, the number of those who think their metro is a good place to retire is quite a bit lower. Denver had the highest percent at just under 60 percent.
Percent Selecting "Good" or "Excellent"
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