Navy Housing Survey Reveals Disappointing Results for Virginia's Hampton Roads

September 10, 2019

The Navy recently conducted a survey to know how sailors and their families living in privatized military housing felt about their homes, according to a Military.com report.
As the national survey results came in, those residing in Hampton Roads responded a less satisfied than most with their experiences in their homes managed by Lincoln Military Housing, ranked 40th out of 42 installations for overall satisfaction, according to the report.
Across the nation, Navy housing scored 70 for overall satisfaction, or “average,” according to the survey compiled by CEL & Associates.
The national survey firm distributed 35,125 surveys among residents in family housing, with a total 8,416 responses, or 24%. A total 3,960 surveys were distributed in Hampton Roads, with 22% response.
 

September 10, 2019

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