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2023 Fauntleroy Community Survey - Complete

date posted: 18 Aug 2025

Thank you for participating in the 2023 Fauntleroy Community Survey. Your answers have been recorded and we will release the summarized results of the survey in early 2024. Check back at that time.

2023 Fauntleroy Community Survey

date posted: 18 Aug 2025

The Fauntleroy Community Association is interested in knowing your opinions about current issues that affect our community and West Seattle. This information allows us to understand what is important to our community members and helps the FCA board set priorities. We regularly conduct a survey of over 3,000 residents in the greater Fauntleroy area.

FCA exists to consider and act on concerns affecting the quality of life and character of the greater Fauntleroy community. Examples include public safety, the ferry, zoning, and parking. We also sponsor or co-sponsor events and projects such as the Fauntleroy Fall Festival, the Fauntleroy Food Fest, the business triangle planter boxes, crossing flags, the Egg Hunt, and the Pumpkin Search.

Your responses to this survey will be treated as anonymous unless you provide us with your name and contact information in questions #9 and #13. The results of the survey will be summarized and available for public review later this year. If you have any comments about the survey, you can direct them to survey@fauntleroy.net

  1. FCA sponsors or co-sponsors several events designed to bring the community together in a positive way. Of the activities described below, please tell us whether you are aware of and/or attended the events
    2. I am Aware of I Have Attended
  2. In the past few years, FCA has worked with the Seattle Department of Transportation to make pedestrian and traffic calming improvements (e.g., speed humps, crosswalk markings, crossing flags). Do you feel that this work has made things better, worse or has had no effect? (Choose one)




  3. How important are these transportation and traffic issues to you?
    (drag-and-drop boxes, ranked choice, top being most important, bottom least important.)
    1. Bicycle safety issuesDrag and drop to arrange in order of priority.
    2. Ferry related issuesDrag and drop to arrange in order of priority.
    3. Mass transit issuesDrag and drop to arrange in order of priority.
    4. Pedestrian safety related issuesDrag and drop to arrange in order of priority.
    5. Street parkingDrag and drop to arrange in order of priority.
    6. Vehicle speedingDrag and drop to arrange in order of priority.
  4. On a scale of 1 - 7, how safe do you feel in your neighborhood? (Scale 1 - 7)








  5. Which of these crime and public safety issues are most important to you??
    (drag-and-drop boxes, ranked choice, top being most important, bottom least important.)
    1. Assault or crimes against personsDrag and drop to arrange in order of priority.
    2. Burglaries and property crimeDrag and drop to arrange in order of priority.
    3. Car prowl/theftDrag and drop to arrange in order of priority.
    4. Drug useDrag and drop to arrange in order of priority.
    5. Gun violenceDrag and drop to arrange in order of priority.
    6. Motor vehicle noiseDrag and drop to arrange in order of priority.
    7. Vehicle speedingDrag and drop to arrange in order of priority.
  6. Does the Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal and its related activity (e.g., traffic, parking, noise) impact you? (Choose one)



  7. The state is planning to replace the Fauntleroy ferry dock and has been hosting public meetings to discuss options. FCA is in favor of replacing the dock to make it safer and more sound in the face of earthquake and rising sea level risks; however, we do not favor increasing the size of the dock. We believe the state could make improvements in ticketing (e.g., Good to Go) that would greatly improve the efficiency of loading and off-loading of vehicles. We believe that an expanded dock would have little to no benefit for either residents of West Seattle or commuters. It would not get more cars across the Sound any faster nor would it eliminate use of the vehicle queue on Fauntleroy Way SW. For a full description of FCA’s position on this topic, visit our Ferry Terminal Replacement page. Also see the state’s information at https://wsdot.wa.gov/construction-planning/major-projects/sr-160-fauntleroy-terminal-trestle-transfer-span-replacement

    8. Please select one statement below that best represents your opinion of this issue:





  8. Prior to this survey, were you aware of the Fauntleroy Community Association (FCA)?


  9. How did you find out about the Fauntleroy Community Association?








  10. Are you currently a member of the FCA?


  11. How long have you lived in the greater Fauntleroy community?





  12. What is your age range?





  13. How many additional residents are in your household? (check all that apply)











  14. Are you a business owner in West Seattle?


  15. Are you an FCA business member ?


  16. Do you have anything else you would like us to know about that concerns you or that you feel positive about when it comes to living in this community?

    17. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. Please press the "Submit" button below to complete this survey.

2023 Fauntleroy Community Survey

date posted: 04 Dec 2023

Every two years, the Fauntleroy Community Association conducts a survey of over 3000 residents in Fauntleroy. We ask questions about current issues affecting the Fauntleroy community, West Seattle, and Seattle as a whole. This allows us to understand what is important to our community and helps the board better focus on community concerns.

Our 2023 survey is closed, and we are tabulating the results. We hope to present these within the first quarter of 2024. Check back here for more info.

Any comments you have about this survey can be directed to survey@fauntleroy.net

2020 Fauntleroy Community Survey

date posted: 22 Jan 2021

Every two years, the Fauntleroy Community Association conducts a survey of over 3000 residents in Fauntleroy. We ask questions about current issues affecting the Fauntleroy community, West Seattle, and Seattle as a whole. This allows us to understand what is important to our community and helps the board better focus on community concerns.

Any comments you have about this survey can be directed to survey@fauntleroy.net

Number of Respondents 450
1. Prior to this survey, were you aware of the Fauntleroy Community Association (FCA)?
Yes 291
No 154
2. Are you currently a member of the FCA?
Yes 110
No 333
3. Please rank the following transportation and traffic related issues in order of importance.
Ferry-related issues 3rd
Pedestrian Safety 2nd
Street Parking 4th
Bicycle-safety related issues 5th
Essential travel-only impacts (e.g., transit) 6th
Traffic issues related to bridge closure 1st

4. Car Prowl related questions:

0 1 2 3 4 5+
How many vehicles do you keep at your residence? 4 85 239 86 16 8
How many vehicles do you park on the street near your residence? 272 103 51 7 2 1
How many vehicles do you park in the driveway or carport of your residence? 136 162 114 19 2 0
How many vehicles do you park in a garage? 228 133 60 6 2 1
Have any of your vehicles ever been prowled or broken into near your residence?
Yes 210
No 226
5. Which of these crime and public safety issues are most important to you? (ranked choice)
Speeding 3rd
Motor vehicle noise 5th
Burglaries and car prowls 1st
Assault or crimes against persons 2nd
Crime prevention, including block watch programs 4th
Emergency preparedness 6th
6. The FCA recently wrote a letter to city officials to advocate against arbitrary budget reductions without a budget plan but to encourage reforms within the Seattle Police Department. Should the FCA continue to advocate on behalf of the neighborhood in this way?
Yes 360
No 61
7. A number of local buildings have been designated as historic landmark properties (e.g, the Admiral Theatre, Fauntleroy Community Church & YMCA). This status provides protection of property from development and limits the building owner from making certain changes to the property. Do you feel that the FCA should work to make historic preservation of neighborhood buildings a priority?
Yes 291
No 125

2018 Fauntleroy Community Survey

date posted: 11 Jan 2018

Every two years, the Fauntleroy Community Association conducts a survey of over 3000 residents in Fauntleroy. We ask questions about current issues affecting the Fauntleroy community, West Seattle, and Seattle as a whole. This allows us to understand what is important to our community and helps the board better focus on community concerns.

Any comments you have about this survey can be directed to survey@fauntleroy.net

Number of Respondents 447
1. Prior to this mailing/email, were you aware of the Fauntleroy Community Association (FCA)?
Yes 310
No 128
2. Have you ever been a member of FCA?
Yes 137
No 299
3. Are you currently a member?
Ferry-related issues 118
No 314
4. What height restrictions do you support for the apartments and business buildings located at the intersection of SW Wildwood Place SW, SW Brace Point Drive and 45th Ave. SW? 2nd
30 feet (current restriction) 297
Street Parking 4th
Bicycle-safety related issues 5th
Essential travel-only impacts (e.g., transit) 6th
5. Recent zoning proposals allow for the construction of attached or detached units on residential property but do not require "set aside" for an off street parking space. If these rules were adopted, what parking restrictions would you support?
Off street parking for attached/detached units need not be provided 70
Traffic issues related to bridge closure 1st

4. Car Prowl related questions:

0 1 2 3 4 5+
How many vehicles do you keep at your residence? 4 85 239 86 16 8
How many vehicles do you park on the street near your residence? 272 103 51 7 2 1
How many vehicles do you park in the driveway or carport of your residence? 136 162 114 19 2 0
How many vehicles do you park in a garage? 228 133 60 6 2 1
Have any of your vehicles ever been prowled or broken into near your residence?
Yes 210
No 226
5. Which of these crime and public safety issues are most important to you? (ranked choice)
Speeding 3rd
Motor vehicle noise 5th
Burglaries and car prowls 1st
Assault or crimes against persons 2nd
Crime prevention, including block watch programs 4th
Emergency preparedness 6th
6. The FCA recently wrote a letter to city officials to advocate against arbitrary budget reductions without a budget plan but to encourage reforms within the Seattle Police Department. Should the FCA continue to advocate on behalf of the neighborhood in this way?
Yes 360
No 61
7. A number of local buildings have been designated as historic landmark properties (e.g, the Admiral Theatre, Fauntleroy Community Church & YMCA). This status provides protection of property from development and limits the building owner from making certain changes to the property. Do you feel that the FCA should work to make historic preservation of neighborhood buildings a priority?
Yes 291
No 125

2015 Fauntleroy Community Survey

date posted: 01 Sep 2015

Every two years, the Fauntleroy Community Association conducts a survey of over 3000 residents in Fauntleroy. We ask questions about current issues affecting the Fauntleroy community, West Seattle, and Seattle as a whole. This allows us to understand what is important to our community and helps the board better focus on community concerns.

Any comments you have about this survey can be directed to survey@fauntleroy.net

Number of Respondents 306
1. Prior to this mailing/email, were you aware of the Fauntleroy Community Association (FCA)?
Yes 198
No 106
2. Have you ever been a member of FCA?
Yes 91
No 213
3. Are you currently a member?
Yes 76
No 225
4. How important are the following crime and public safety issues to the work FCA should be doing?
1 (not important) 2 3 4 5 (very important)
Emergency preparedness 1 8 63 123 101
Crime prevention, including Block Watches 1 4 21 104 168
5. How important are these transportation and traffic issues to the Fauntleroy community?
1 (not important) 2 3 4 5 (very important)
Ferry-related issues 24 23 95 70 102
Bus-related issues 13 19 66 101 116
Visibility issues at intersections 9 14 53 98 141
Street parking 10 22 83 88 109
Motorcycle noise 42 45 86 65 76
6. How important are these environmental investments to the Fauntleroy community?
1 (not important) 2 3 4 5 (very important)
Continued stewardship of Fauntleroy Creek 2 6 38 117 135
Environmental use of surplussed City Light property in Fauntleroy 7 11 75 103 102
Continued support of Friends of Lincoln Park 1 7 34 117 139
Community maintenance of the new Cove Park 3 5 59 126 101
Continued stewardship of Fauntleroy Park 2 6 41 119 123
Education about slide areas and how to be good stewards in them 0 0 0 1 1
Elimination of invasive species 0 0 1 0 1
Encouragement of free play by kids in Lincoln Park 0 0 0 1 1
Keeping Puget Sound pristine 0 0 0 1 1
Keeping dogs leashed in Lincoln Park 0 0 0 1 1
Keeping vandalism and transients out of the parks 0 0 0 1 1
Neighbors maintaining their own property 0 0 0 1 1
Parking lot / loose dog cameras 0 0 0 1 1
Placing fish paintings on all the watershed drain. 0 0 0 1 1
Preserving Lincoln Park - preventing off-leash dogs 0 0 0 1 1
Solar power cooperatives 0 0 0 1 1
Street Trees in front of residences 0 0 0 1 1
beach clean up 0 0 0 1 1
establish AH p-patch 0 0 1 0 1
stewardship of pedestrian circulation in our neighborhood 0 0 0 1 1
would be great to have some dog friendly space (off leash) 0 1 0 0 1
7. How important are these FCA-sponsored and co-sponsored events to the Fauntleroy community?
1 (not important) 2 3 4 5 (very important)
Fauntleroy Fall Festival 10 12 86 87 101
Fauntleory Food Fest 9 14 94 100 76
Swing Into Summer Dance 17 23 144 67 42
New Neighbor Welcome Bags 20 18 105 88 60
8. What is your level of interest in seeing the Fauntleroy Schoolhouse Community Center offer the types of programs below?
1 (not important) 2 3 4 5 (very important)
Adult education 11 14 88 76 98
Adult exercise 16 21 96 74 83
Programs geared to teens / youth 11 11 91 84 90
Rental rooms for parties / meetings 6 16 95 99 74
Programs geared to seniors 9 11 83 91 91
8. Are you aware of the small businesses, medical equipment lending library, schools, and community activities that we currently have at the Schoolhouse?
Yes 77
No 220
9. How many people in each age range live in your home?
(number of persons) 1 2 3 4
0-12 yrs 19 31 4 1
13-19 yrs 21 11 2 0
20-29 yrs 16 3 0 0
30-45 yrs 30 51 0 0
46-59 yrs 54 66 2 0
60+ yrs 65 65 0 0

 

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