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The National Association of REALTORS®' Community and Transportation Preference Survey is a nationally representative survey conducted every three years to better understand how Americans want to live, work, and move through their communities. The survey explores consumer preferences related to housing, transportation, community design, and smart growth, providing valuable insights into the features and amenities people value most from walkable neighborhoods and housing choice to convenient access to jobs, schools, parks, shopping, and transportation options. The findings help REALTORS®, REALTOR® associations, local leaders, planners, and policymakers make data-informed decisions that support vibrant, resilient communities and address evolving housing and community development needs.
[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner bwd_tbc4vd_show_weekday="" equal_height="yes" gap="30" css=".vc_custom_1786456606044{padding-right: 25px !important;padding-left: 25px !important;}"][vc_column_inner el_class="shareBlock1" width="1/3"][vc_icon icon_fontawesome="fas fa-share-square" color="purple" align="center" css=".vc_custom_1786455677238{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}"][vc_column_text css="" el_class="shareContent"]Nearly 9 in 10 Americans say sidewalks and places to walk are important when choosing where to live. That's a pretty clear signal about what people value in a community. Learn more at https://www.nar.realtor/reports/nar-community-and-transportation-preferences-surveys[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class="shareBlock2" width="1/3"][vc_icon icon_fontawesome="fas fa-share-square" color="purple" align="center" css=".vc_custom_1786456350935{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}"][vc_column_text css="" el_class="shareContent"]A great neighborhood isn't just about the home itself. Most Americans say being able to walk to parks, shops, and other essentials matters when deciding where to live. Learn more at https://www.nar.realtor/reports/nar-community-and-transportation-preferences-surveys[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class="shareBlock1" width="1/3"][vc_icon icon_fontawesome="fas fa-share-square" color="purple" align="center" css=".vc_custom_1786456364073{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}"][vc_column_text css="" el_class="shareContent"]Walkability can increase home value! Nearly two-thirds of Americans say they'd pay more to live in a neighborhood where they can easily walk to parks, shops, and restaurants. Learn more about why at https://www.nar.realtor/reports/nar-community-and-transportation-preferences-surveys[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner bwd_tbc4vd_show_weekday="" equal_height="yes" gap="30" css=".vc_custom_1786456606044{padding-right: 25px !important;padding-left: 25px !important;}"][vc_column_inner el_class="shareBlock2" width="1/3"][vc_icon icon_fontawesome="fas fa-share-square" color="purple" align="center" css=".vc_custom_1786455677238{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}"][vc_column_text css="" el_class="shareContent"]Given the choice between a bigger lot and a more walkable neighborhood, 59% of Americans chose the walkable option. Learn more about why that is an how local governments can support walkability at https://www.nar.realtor/reports/nar-community-and-transportation-preferences-surveys[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class="shareBlock1" width="1/3"][vc_icon icon_fontawesome="fas fa-share-square" color="purple" align="center" css=".vc_custom_1786456350935{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}"][vc_column_text css="" el_class="shareContent"]The message from consumers is consistent: people want choices. From walkable neighborhoods to a wider range of housing options, Americans are looking for communities that fit different lifestyles and stages of life. Learn more at https://www.nar.realtor/reports/nar-community-and-transportation-preferences-surveys[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class="shareBlock2" width="1/3"][vc_icon icon_fontawesome="fas fa-share-square" color="purple" align="center" css=".vc_custom_1786456364073{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}"][vc_column_text css="" el_class="shareContent"]The places we call home are about more than four walls. 82% of Americans say being within an easy walk of shops and parks is important when deciding where to live. Learn how our community can support those decisions https://www.nar.realtor/reports/nar-community-and-transportation-preferences-surveys[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner bwd_tbc4vd_show_weekday="" equal_height="yes" gap="30" css=".vc_custom_1786456606044{padding-right: 25px !important;padding-left: 25px !important;}"][vc_column_inner el_class="shareBlock1" width="1/3"][vc_icon icon_fontawesome="fas fa-share-square" color="purple" align="center" css=".vc_custom_1786455677238{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}"][vc_column_text css="" el_class="shareContent"]Many Americans would like to walk more than they do, but 7 in 10 say the places they need to go are simply too far away. Community design plays a big role in how people get around. Learn more about what our community can do to support walkability at https://www.nar.realtor/reports/nar-community-and-transportation-preferences-surveys[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class="shareBlock2" width="1/3"][vc_icon icon_fontawesome="fas fa-share-square" color="purple" align="center" css=".vc_custom_1786456350935{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}"][vc_column_text css="" el_class="shareContent"]For a lot of people, convenience matters.
Whether it’s grabbing a cup of coffee, walking the dog, or getting to a neighborhood park, Americans continue to place a high value on nearby amenities. https://www.nar.realtor/reports/nar-community-and-transportation-preferences-surveys[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class="shareBlock1" width="1/3"][vc_icon icon_fontawesome="fas fa-share-square" color="purple" align="center" css=".vc_custom_1786456364073{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}"][vc_column_text css="" el_class="shareContent"]For many Americans, walkability is a major quality-of-life issue.
NAR’s latest survey found strong support for neighborhoods that make it easier to get to daily destinations without always getting in the car. https://www.nar.realtor/reports/nar-community-and-transportation-preferences-surveys
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner bwd_tbc4vd_show_weekday="" equal_height="yes" gap="30" css=".vc_custom_1786456606044{padding-right: 25px !important;padding-left: 25px !important;}"][vc_column_inner width="1/4"][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class="shareBlock1" width="1/2"][vc_icon icon_fontawesome="fas fa-share-square" color="purple" align="center" css=".vc_custom_1786455677238{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}"][vc_column_text css="" el_class="shareContent"]Consumers are telling us what they want in our community:
✔ Places to walk
✔ Parks and nearby amenities
✔ Housing choices
✔ Neighborhoods that make daily life easier
The latest NAR survey shows demand for all of the above remains strong. https://www.nar.realtor/reports/nar-community-and-transportation-preferences-surveys
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On this page, you’ll find tools you can use to promote participation in the CFA among your membership.
(Note: This CFA will not trigger the President’s Cup goal requirement of a 20% response rate.)
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