Every second Pole to be happy in their city

More than half of Poles are happy in their city, according to a survey conducted by Otodom, which looks at what aspects influence the feeling of happiness in the town we live in and the immediate area. We most often appreciate access to shopping (29 percent), good public transportation (23.9 percent), and the environment (23.2 percent). The residents of Gdynia, Gdansk, and Zielona Gora are most satisfied with where they live.

"The survey we conducted shows that a combination of practical solutions with the inclusion of a place to relax is the key to happiness in the city. However, they must go hand in hand with proximity to nature, a wide selection of cultural attractions, and access to entertainment, all in an atmosphere of security," Karolina Klimaszewska, an Otodom analyst, stressed.

The structure of these preferences changes with the size of the city. While in the most prominent centers (with a population of more than 500,000), access to cultural attractions (37.8 percent) and shopping (36.7 percent) are most valued, in smaller cities, in addition to proximity to stores, good public transportation is gaining in importance (23.8 percent). In small towns (up to 50,000 residents), the most frequently cited positive elements are access to nature (27.2 percent), safety (25.1 percent), and low cost of living (23.4 percent).

(WBJ)