USC Dornsife’s latest LABarometer survey on affordability and prosperity in Los Angeles finds that more than half the county experienced rising costs for local goods and services as well as housing in 2021 — up from 38% in 2020.
The latest survey on sustainability and resilience also reveals a big increase in the number of Los Angeles County residents who say their next car is likely to be electric. [3 min read]
The second annual USC Dornsife-Union Bank LABarometer livability survey also reveals that while Angelenos continue to be less satisfied with their quality of life compared to all California residents and people throughout the country, they perceive there to be less crime, vandalism, and drug and alcohol use in their neighborhoods than they did in 2019. [5 min read]
Many county residents are struggling with life’s basics: housing, health care, food and education. The latest USC Dornsife-Union Bank LABarometer report brings new data to an old problem — the accessibility and affordability of essentials. [4 min read]
The USC Dornsife-Union Bank LABarometer survey shows that the more L.A. County residents know about climate change, the more likely they are to adopt sustainable practices, but a majority remains unprepared for the threat it poses. The survey also found substantial changes in transportation patterns since the COVID-19 outbreak. [6½ min read]
USC Dornsife/Union Bank survey finds a perceived lack of safety and convenience is dissuading people from using public transportation. [5 min read]
Los Angeles is known for sunshine, entertainment and beaches, but a new survey by USC Dornsife scientists shows that residents in the Southland are less satisfied with their lives than the rest of the country. [6 min read]
