Colorado Springs crowned as ‘most neighborly city’ in U.S.

(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Ahead of National Neighbor Day on Sept. 28, Neighbor.com unveiled the results of its 5th Annual “Most Neighborly Cities in America” list and Colorado Springs has made the cut once again.

The ranking took into account charitable donations, volunteerism, crime rates, voter turnout, and population growth.

2024’s Overall Most Neighborly Cities in America are:

1. Colorado Springs
2. Madison, Wisconsin
3. Virginia Beach, Virginia
4. Des Moines, Iowa
5. Provo, Utah
6. Ogden, Utah
7. Rochester, New York
8. Seattle, Washington
9. Richmond, Virginia
10. Minneapolis, Minnesota

The results showed that 60% of Americans rated living in a neighborly community as either “very high” or “high” priority when choosing where to live. The results also showed nearly 65% of people feel they can rely on their neighbors for help when needed.

“I’m incredibly proud and honored that Colorado Springs has been ranked the most neighborly city in the United States,” said Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade. “Strong communities are built on the foundation of connectedness, where neighbors get to know, uplift, and support each other. One way we’ve promoted the spirit of neighborliness is our 1,000 Neighborhood Gatherings initiative, where we challenged residents to connect in meaningful ways— whether through lively block parties or casual hangouts. This initiative is about connecting and activating our community, all in the spirit of addressing loneliness. We are on a mission to build a city of great neighbors.”

The City of Colorado Springs has emphasized community activation as one of its five strategic priority areas. Currently, more than 800 gatherings have been registered with the 1,000 Neighborhood Gatherings initiative. The initiative’s goal is to help move people from isolation to community and support mental health.

“Congratulations to Colorado Springs and Mayor Yemi Mobolade on being named the most neighborly city in the country,” said Colorado Governor Jared Polis. “The rest of the country is finding out what Coloradans already know about the incredible and friendly community of Colorado Springs.”

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