84 Percent of Residents Satisitied with Life in New York City, According to New Survey 2012 city liveability survey found that optimism for the city's future is up. A survey released Thursday found that 84 percent of city residents said they were satisfied or very satisfied with the city as a place to live. Read more about 84 Percent of Residents Satisitied with Life in New York City, According to New Survey Comments