The Economic Mobility Poll (April 2026)
Valley Vision’s 16th public opinion poll was developed in partnership with the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) and Sacramento State’s Institute for Social Research (ISR), and captures attitudes on economic mobility in California’s Capital Region. The poll provides a snapshot of the public’s priorities and concerns with respect to housing affordability, transportation, access to quality child care, and use of new artificial intelligence (A.I.) tools in the workplace.
An informational webinar exploring the findings of the poll and inviting discussion among local subject matter experts is planned for Thursday, April 30th from 10:00 to 11:30 AM. Click here to RSVP for the webinar.
The poll was administered to residents in the six-county Sacramento Region, including Sacramento, El Dorado, Placer, Sutter, Yolo, and Yuba counties, between September and October 2025. A total of 1,118 residents responded, with results demographically representative of each county in our region. Results were weighted using demographic and geographic benchmarks (including county, age, gender, race/ethnicity, education, income, and homeownership status) to produce estimates that are representative of the region’s population. The ±2.9% margin of error applies to topline regional results only; subgroup and county‑level findings may have higher uncertainty depending on sample size.
The survey was conducted in alignment with We Prosper Together, a long-term, community-driven regional initiative advancing inclusive economic growth, climate innovation, and high-quality job creation across the Capital Region. Through cross-sector collaboration and strategic investment, the initiative is working to ensure communities, industries, and workers benefit from the transition to a sustainable, climate-smart economy. To date, We Prosper Together has established a data-driven roadmap for sector-based economic development, the award of $9 Million for 22 high-impact workforce projects across the region, and more.
