Neighbor.com Reveals America's Most Neighborly Cities

Good neighbors can be like a second family. They are always there when you need them. But like the old cliché, you can pick your neighbors.

Neighbor.com has made it a little easier by identifying the most neighborly cities in America.

In celebration of National Neighbor Day (September 28), Neighbor.com unveils the results of its fifth annual "Most Neighborly Cities in America" ranking.

To establish the grading criteria, Neighbor surveyed 1,000 individuals on how they define neighborliness. The most common factors included charitable contributions, volunteer participation and community engagement.

Claiming the top spots as the "Most Neighborly City in America" by metro area are:

• Seattle, WA (Large City). Seattle's high charitable giving, voter turnout, and innovative community programs propelled it to the top of the large cities category. Despite recent narratives, Seattle's violent crime rate is middle of the pack for large cities which led to only a small impact on its overall ranking.
• Colorado Springs, CO (Medium City). Taking the top overall winner and medium-sized metro for 2024. Colorado Springs stands out for its packed community event calendar as well as its high rankings in both volunteerism and voter turnout.
• Provo, UT (Small City). The winner for small cities. Provo's strong commitment to the community is clear from its emphatic support of local businesses and volunteer programs.

"In a time where social media often amplifies our differences, real-world neighborliness is making a surprising comeback," said Joseph Woodbury, CEO of Neighbor. "Our data shows that despite the divisive narratives we often hear, Americans are actually craving and creating stronger local communities. This is especially crucial during this polarizing election season when loneliness and division seem to be on the rise. At Neighbor, we're all about building a network of community thinkers who are willing to help their neighbors in small and meaningful ways."

Top 5 Most Neighborly Large Cities

1. Seattle, WA
2. Phoenix, AZ
3. Tampa, FL
4. El Paso, TX
5. Portland, OR

Top 5 Most Neighborly Medium Cities

1. Colorado Springs, CO
2. Madison, WI
3. Virginia Beach, VA
4. Des Moines, IA
5. Richmond, VA

Top 5 Most Neighborly Small Cities

1. Provo, UT
2. Ogden, UT
3. Rochester, NY
4. Harrisburg, PA
5. Augusta, GA

2024's Overall Most Neighborly Cities in America

1. Colorado Springs, CO
2. Madison, WI
3. Virginia Beach, VA
4. Des Moines, IA
5. Provo, UT
6. Ogden, UT
7. Rochester, NY
8. Seattle, WA
9. Richmond, VA
10. Minneapolis, MN

 

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