August 2026 - Morgan Hill Pulse™

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5.

In the past 30 days, how many times have you dined at or ordered takeout from a Morgan Hill restaurant?

0 times

1–2 times

3–5 times

6–9 times

10 or more times

6.

In the past 30 days, approximately what percentage of your dining and takeout spending went to Morgan Hill businesses?

0%

1–20%

21–40%

41–60%

61–80%

81–100%

I did not spend money on dining or takeout

7.

What are the main reasons you choose to dine outside Morgan Hill?

Select up to three.

More variety or selection

Better prices or value

A particular cuisine or restaurant

Better food quality

Better service

More convenient near work or other activities

Longer or later operating hours

Easier parking or access

Better atmosphere or entertainment nearby

Friends or family prefer another area

I usually dine in Morgan Hill

Other

8.

Which dining options would you most like to see more of in Morgan Hill?

Select up to three.

Affordable casual dining

Breakfast or brunch

Family-friendly restaurants

Healthy or fast-casual options

International or culturally diverse cuisines

Upscale or special-occasion dining

Late-night dining

Coffee, dessert, or bakery options

Breweries, wine bars, or cocktail venues

Food hall or public-market concepts

I am satisfied with the current dining options

Other

2 out of 5

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9.

In the past 30 days, where did most of your non-grocery retail shopping happen?

Morgan Hill stores

Gilroy stores

San Jose

Another city

Online

I did not make many non-grocery purchases

10.

In the past 30 days, which types of purchases did you make outside Morgan Hill or online?

Select up to three.

Clothing or shoes

Home furnishings or décor

Electronics or appliances

Home-improvement or garden supplies

Specialty groceries or food products

Gifts, books, or hobby products

Sporting or outdoor goods

Beauty or personal-care products

Children’s items or toys

I did not make purchases outside Morgan Hill or online

Other

11.

What would make you more likely to shop at Morgan Hill businesses?

Select up to three.

Wider product selection

More competitive prices

More well-known stores or brands

More unique local or specialty businesses

Longer or more convenient operating hours

Easier parking or access

Better awareness of what is available locally

Better customer service or product quality

Local rewards, discounts, or shopping events

Nothing would significantly change my habits

Other

12.

Which types of retail or consumer businesses would you most like to see more of in Morgan Hill?

Select up to three.

Clothing or shoe stores

Grocery or specialty markets

Home furnishings or interior-design businesses

Home-improvement or garden stores

Sporting or outdoor-goods stores

Children’s stores or family-oriented businesses

Books, gifts, crafts, or hobby stores

Beauty or wellness businesses

Entertainment or recreation businesses

Professional or personal services

I am satisfied with the current options

Other

3 out of 5

A few final questions to help us better understand overall economic conditions in Morgan Hill. Responses remain anonymous.

13.

In the last 30 days, your overall purchases have:

Decreased significantly

Decreased slightly

Stayed about the same

Increased slightly

Increased significantly

14.

In the last 30 days, approximately what percentage of your shopping was done online?

0–20%

20–40%

40–60%

60–80%

80–100%

15.

Compared to 30 days ago, how does your financial situation feel?

Worse

Better

16.

If a $1,000 expense came up today, how manageable would it be?

Not manageable

No problem

17.

In the last 30 days, have you delayed or avoided purchases due to cost or financial pressure?

Yes, frequently

Yes, occasionally

No

18.

In a typical month, how much do you spend dining out inside your city?

$500 or more

$300–$499

$150–$299

$50–$149

$0–$49

4 out of 5

19.

In the past 90 days, how many community events have you attended in Morgan Hill?

None

1 event

2–3 events

4–5 events

6 or more events

20.

During the next 90 days, how likely are you to attend a community event in Morgan Hill?

Very likely

Somewhat likely

Not sure

Somewhat unlikely

Very unlikely

21.

How would you rate each of the following parts of the Morgan Hill experience?

	Very good	Good	Fair	Poor	Very poor	Not sure
Cleanliness and appearance
Feeling safe
Parking availability
Traffic and ease of getting around
Walkability
Atmosphere and community character
Variety of events and activities

22.

Which types of local experiences would make you more likely to spend time in Morgan Hill?

Select up to three.

Live music or concerts

Food, wine, or tasting events

Family or children’s activities

Farmers markets, maker fairs, or street markets

Arts or cultural events

Fitness or outdoor activities

Teen or young-adult activities

Evening or nightlife experiences

Local shopping or business promotions

Classes or workshops

Seasonal or holiday events

Other

23.

Looking ahead 12 months, how would you rate the overall direction of our city?

Very good

Positive

Neutral

Negative

Not good

24.

Anything additional you would like us to know?

Thanks again for sharing your perspective - your input helps support and strengthen the Morgan Hill community.

5 out of 5