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2026 Rocklin Community Survey
The City of Rocklin has partnered with Polco, a leader in the field of civic engagement and surveying, to issue the 2026 National Community Survey. We’d like all residents and community members to participate!
Randomly selected households will receive mailed survey invitations over the next few weeks. If you receive an invitation, please follow the instructions and share your input. If you aren’t selected for this initial survey effort, a community-wide survey will be available shortly. Watch our social media for announcements, or sign up to be notified when that survey is ready: polco.us/n/res/signup
Survey results will be compiled in a report by Polco and shared with the community upon completion. For more information on this survey questionnaire and/or process, contact Elizabeth Sorg, (916) 625-5582 or Elizabeth.Sorg@rocklin.ca.us
About Polco and The National Community Survey
Polco brings people and data together to help build stronger, healthier communities. With award-winning community engagement tools and services, Polco allows leaders to engage residents around their most important topics, align goals, and strengthen public trust. Polco is committed to a strict privacy policy, designed to keep participants’ responses confidential and protect personal data.
The National Community Survey (The NCS):
- Is endorsed by the International City/County Management Association (ICMA)
- Is used by more than 500 local government agencies around the country
- Offers benchmark database comparisons to other communities
- Uses a questionnaire developed by survey researchers and local government experts
- Is designed to provide comprehensive feedback about the community’s quality of life and quality of local government services
- Allows Rocklin to track historical trends across 10 key facets of livability and hundreds of individual questions
2025 Community Survey Results
We’re excited to share the results of the 2025 National Community Survey (NCS), conducted in partnership with Polco, a national leader in civic engagement and public opinion research. Every two years, Rocklin participates in this comprehensive survey to better understand the priorities, satisfaction, and experiences of our residents. Your feedback plays a vital role in shaping the future of our city.
Thank you to everyone who participated! This year’s results highlight many of the things we love most about Rocklin—and also point to opportunities for growth and improvement.
High Ratings Across the Board
Nine out of ten residents rated Rocklin as an excellent or good place to live and raise a family—well above the national benchmark. Residents gave especially high marks in areas like:
- Safety
- Parks and Recreation
- The Natural Environment
- Local Economy
Over 80% of respondents rated these services as “good” or “excellent,” and 93% identified safety as “essential” or “very important.”
Community Priorities
Other top priorities included:
- Utilities (92%)
- Economy (88%)
- Parks and Recreation (85%)
These insights help us ensure city services are aligned with what matters most to you.
Opportunities for Improvement
While many areas are thriving, the survey also revealed a few key challenges. Compared to 2023, residents expressed increased concerns about:
- Community Design
- Health and Wellness
- Inclusivity and Engagement
These shifts point to broader conversations about growth, housing affordability, and building a welcoming, inclusive Rocklin for all.
View the full survey results: 2025 National Community Survey - Rocklin
For more information on this survey questionnaire and/or process, contact Elizabeth Sorg, (916) 625-5582 or Elizabeth.Sorg@rocklin.ca.us
2023 Community Survey Results
The annual Community Survey, in collaboration with Polco, gives Rocklin residents the opportunity to provide feedback about City programs and services. According to the National Community Survey conducted in December 2022 and January 2023, Rocklin residents value their quality of life, feel a high level of safety within their community, and love our parks and recreation offerings.
The survey provides data for what we already know, Rocklin is a
great place to live! All items relating to the quality of
life in Rocklin received universally high marks, and almost all
were higher than the national
average. Virtually all residents positively rated Rocklin as a
place to live, a score higher than what has been observed in
comparison communities across the nation. About 9 in 10 survey
participants positively evaluated the overall quality of life and
would recommend living in Rocklin to someone who asks; both of
these evaluations were higher than the national average. Some
noteworthy excerpts from the 76 page report are below.
View full report here: The National Community Survey - Rocklin 2023