Periodically, the National Association of REALTORS (NAR) updates its Community & Transportation Preferences Survey. The most recent update took place in 2023. The report includes an analysis of a national poll aimed at gauging the public’s wish list for a home location or desirable community.
Key highlights from the 2023 survey include:
- 79% said being within an easy walk of other places and things, such as shops and parks, is very/somewhat important. 78% of those indicated that they would be willing to pay more to live in a walkable community.
- 85% said sidewalks and places to walk are very/somewhat important.
- 65% said having public transport nearby is very/somewhat important.
- 56% said they would prefer a house with a small yard and be able to walk to places vs. 44% who would prefer a large yard and would need to drive to most places.
- 53% would prefer an attached dwelling (own or rent a townhouse/condo/apartment) and be able to walk to shops, restaurants, and a short commute to work vs. 47% who would prefer a single-family home (own or rent) and have to drive to shops, restaurants and a longer commute.
The survey polls residents in America’s 50 largest metropolitan areas. The complete results can be found at: https://www.nar.realtor/reports/nar-community-and-transportation-preference-surveys.
