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Americans Largely Satisfied With Their Personal Life STORY HIGHLIGHTS Steady 83% satisfied with the way their personal life is going Majorities satisfied with finances, lifestyle, opportunities, social life Satisfaction varies by income, age, marital status, education level WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The 83% of Americans who are at least somewhat satisfied with their personal life matches the historical average since 1979, and broad majorities of U.S. adults likewise report they are satisfied with nine specific life aspects. Between 81% and 90% of U.S. adults are either “very” or “somewhat” satisfied with their family life, current housing, education, job, community and personal health, while 71% to 77% express the same degree of satisfaction with the amount of leisure time they have, their standard of living and their household income. Personal Satisfaction Matches Average Since 1979 Americans’ satisfaction with their overall personal life has ranged from 73% to 90% in Gallup’s periodic meas