East Metro Pulse
The East Metro Pulse survey and report measures community vitality in the Twin Cities East Metro.
We want to learn more about the strengths and challenges facing our region. But the way a community functions is more nuanced than numerical.
The story begins with our community perception survey of Dakota, Ramsey and Washington County residents, conducted by Wilder Research. It culminates with the East Metro Pulse report and interactive data book — covering more than 19,000 data points that together add up to a wealth of data about how people feel about their community.
Through this meaningful data, the East Metro Pulse survey and report provide valuable insights on the health and vitality of the region. The data can be used to help our nonprofit partners, community leaders, policymakers and others better understand the state of the East Metro.
Volume 4 Available Now
There is a wealth of data available through East Metro Pulse. The executive summary shines a light on some high-level themes.
Download the SummaryAccess the full depth of our research with an interactive tool designed to help you cross reference and segment all 19,000 data points to answer the questions relevant to you. You can view, filter and download survey results.
Interact With the DataHighlights from Volume 4
East Metro Residents
responded to the household survey
Feel Belonging
A majority of respondents think of the East Metro as a place where they belong
Data points
available in the data book
View Past Volumes
Volume 3 Data Book
View the data from our 2021 survey with a full listing of all survey responses.
Volume 2 Report
Take a look at a sampling of data revealed by our 2018 survey.
Volume 2 Data Book
Dig deeper into the data with a full listing of all survey responses.
Volume 1 Report
See highlights from our 2016 East Metro Pulse Survey.
Volume 1 Data Book
View full survey responses from our 2016 East Metro Pulse survey.
Data for Your Community
What could East Metro Pulse mean for your community? How could this resource impact your work?
Contact Director of Learning Stephanie Peterson to learn more about East Metro Pulse.
View a press release and other materials for media professionals.