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National Community Survey: Dublin Among Nation’s Highest Rated Cities for Quality of Life
(Dublin, Ohio) — Results from Dublin’s 2025 National Community Survey reveal that 99% of residents rate Dublin as an excellent or good place to live. The City’s overall quality of life, safety and local government performance all received top marks, with Dublin ranking higher or much higher than national benchmarks across multiple categories.
“Resident feedback is essential as we shape strategies and make decisions that reflect our community’s needs and values,” said Dublin City Manager Megan O’Callaghan. “As we advance City Council’s vision to be the most sustainable, connected and resilient global city of choice, this survey helps ensure we’re on the right track.”
The survey was conducted by the National Research Center at Polco, using standardized methodology to ensure high-quality, comparable results across communities nationwide. Of the 3,000 randomly selected Dublin households, 565 residents completed the survey — resulting in a representative sample and an overall response rate of 19%. Participants were selected across all four wards, providing a reliable cross-section of resident feedback.
Dublin ranked higher or much higher than national benchmarks in the majority of categories measured, including safety, overall quality of life, public trust in government, economic health and public services. These strong ratings reflect residents’ high level of satisfaction with both their experiences in the community and the services provided by the City.
Key Highlights:- Place to live: 99%
- Overall quality of life: 97%
- Place to raise children: 97%
- Overall image or reputation: 97%
- Neighborhood as a place to live: 97%
- Overall feeling of safety: 95%
- Overall customer service by City employees: 94%
- Overall economic health: 93%
- Public parks and recreation opportunities: 93%
- Dublin as a place to work: 91%
- Sense of community: 90%
- Opportunities to attend special events and festivals: 90%
- Opportunities to volunteer: 88%
- Ease of public parking (+27%)
- Vibrancy of downtown/commercial area (+22%)
- Ease of travel by car (+11%)
- Dublin as a place to visit (+9%)
- Neighborliness of residents (+7%)
The National Community Survey is a collaborative effort between the National Research Center and the International City/County Management Association. This is Dublin’s fifth NCS effort, following previous surveys in 2009, 2012, 2015 and 2018.
For more information and detailed reports, visit DublinOhioUSA.gov/City-Surveys.
About the City of Dublin, Ohio, USA
Dublin is a city of nearly 50,000 residents located just northwest of Columbus, Ohio. It offers residents and corporate citizens responsive services, attractive housing options, superior public education, direct regional highway access, abundant park space, thoughtful and strategic planning, innovative ideas and technology and a dynamic community life. Dublin is ranked the number one small city in Ohio and is consistently named one of the safest cities in the nation. It is home to more than 20 corporate headquarters, an entrepreneurial center, 4,300+ businesses, world-class events and the urban, walkable Bridge Street District. For more information, visit DublinOhioUSA.gov or call 614.410.4400.
