Since 2004, the number of Long Islanders who think things are heading in the wrong direction has grown steadily from 39% in 2004 to 48% in 2011.

83% of Long Islanders are very or pretty happy with the way things are going in their life in general.

Local taxes are the most common problem mentioned by Long Islanders in every poll conducted over the last eight years (since 2003).

In 2011 45% of Long Islanders say "high taxes" when asked about the most important problem facing their county.

Roughly 8 in 10 residents rate high property taxes as a very or extremely serious problem, and these numbers have changed little since 2004.

Two-thirds of Long Island residents say that the lack of affordable housing is a very or extremely serious problem in their county.

Over three in four Long Islanders view young people leaving Long Island for more affordable areas as a very or extremely serious problem.

Over 6 in 10 Long Island residents have at least some difficulty paying their rent or mortgage.

Almost 8 in 10 Long Island residents are concerned that some family members might have to leave the area because of high housing costs.

50% of Long Island residents said they were somewhat or very likely to leave Long Island in the next five years.

A majority (52%) of Long Islanders support increasing height limits in local downtowns compared to 43% who oppose it. 

A majority of Long Islanders support new multi-level parking garages in local downtowns in their county: 57% support this compared to 40% who are opposed.

61% support for changes to zoning laws that would make it easier to install legal rental apartments in a single family home.

Long Islanders strongly support the creation of magnet schools: 69% of residents are in favor and 22% opposed.

43% of Long Islanders reported driving two hours or more on an average weekday getting to work, driving children to school or after-school activities, running errands, or attending social events.

Long Islanders express stronger interest in national than local or state politics. Just over a quarter of local residents are very interested in local politics.

A greater number of Long Islanders think things in their county are headed in the wrong than in the right direction.

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