FIGURE 6: CHANGE IN THE TOTAL RATE OF HIGH AND VERY HIGH PRIORITY RESPONSES FOR APARTMENT FEATURES , 2019-2022
Percentage points
Wi-Fi-enabled Video Doorbell
5.6
Alarm System
3.6
Premium Washer and Dryer
2.9
Mud Room
2.6
Living Room Balcony
2.6
Non-key Secure Access
2.5
Floor-to-ceiling Windows
2.0
Gas Stove
1.3
Additional Soundproofing
1.2
Concrete Floors
1.2
Device-charging Stations
1.2
Stainless-steel Appliances
0.7
UNIT ACCESS
Pre-installed Wi-Fi
0.7
Smart Thermostats
0.6
Among apartment unit features, Wi-Fi enabled video doorbells and alarm systems have gained the most importance for residents since 2019. The percentage of survey respondents who considered video doorbells a high or very high priority increased by almost six points from 2019 to 2022. Similarly, the percentage of respondents who identified alarm systems as a high or very high priority increased by nearly four points.
In 2022, the importance given to video doorbells and alarm systems by survey respondents increased significantly, with 42 percent of respondents considering video doorbells a high or very high priority, while 52 percent said the same about alarm systems.
Bedroom Balcony
0.3
Hardwood-like Floors
-0.2
Premium Countertops
-1.9
Sound System with Bluetooth
-3.4
Source: Greystar Design Survey, 2022.
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