What are the friendliest places in America? The self-storage company Neighbor.com has just released its fourth annual list of America’s 25 Most Neighborly Cities, in honor of National Neighbor Day. The 2023 study ranks U.S. cities based on factors like charitable donations, volunteering, crime rates and more.
This year, Madison, Wisconsin has been named the most neighborly city in the U.S. This is not the first time that this friendly Midwestern city has topped the list: It was also in the number one spot in 2021, and last year it ranked second.
“According to research, it ranks number three as one of the nation’s happiest cities and it leads the nation in non-profits per 100,000 residents,” Neighbor’s CEO and co-founder, Joseph Woodbury, told me in an interview.
Adding to Madison’s allure: “It ranks high for outdoor recreational activities, breweries and farmers markets. Residents also turn up to the polls—in the last mayoral race nearly 60% of residents participated,” says Woodbury. “All around, Madison residents care for one another, engage in community events and go the extra mile to make it an even better city.”
Second on the list is Minneapolis, which—despite some high-profile issues in the past few years—has moved up from number 13 to number two. Minneapolis scores high in volunteering and charitable giving, but that’s not all. “It is known for its countless blue lakes, thriving art scene and high-end entertainment and cuisine joints,” says Woodbury. “With so much to do around the city, we can see why people move here and then plan to stay.”
Colorado Springs also jumped up a number of spaces—from number 12 on last year’s list to number three this year. “Colorado Springs is taking the top ranking as the city with the highest volunteer rates with 69% of city residents supporting a local organization,” says Woodbury. “In the heart of the Rocky Mountains, it is clear why visitors flock to Colorado Springs to experience nature during all four seasons. For some, a quick visit to Colorado Springs just isn’t enough to satisfy their craving for rugged Colorado charm. More and more tourists are making the switch to full-time residency.”
Rounding out the list of the top five cities: Sarasota, Florida and Rochester, New York (which was the winner in the 2022 report). According to Woodbury, Sarasota is a newcomer to the list. “This picturesque seaside community has average temperatures of 72 degrees and 37 miles of shoreline,” says Woodbury, who points out another interesting fact. “With year-round beach life calling many to the Sunshine State, Sarasota topped the list with the highest population change of all the top 25 cities—adding 3.4% new faces to the community between 2021 and 2022.”
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