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10 Best 'Good Neighbor' Cities

Madison, Wisconsin, earns top honors
Posted Aug 16, 2026 12:13 PM CDT
10 Best 'Good Neighbor' Cities
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Neighbors Bank finds that a top quality people want in a neighbor is somebody who "respects boundaries and privacy." More than half of respondents (56%) ranked that ahead of "quiet and considerate" (47%), "friendly and welcoming" (43%), and "looks out for one another" (43%). So where to find such people? The bank ranked the 100 largest metros on their "good neighbor" vibes, a ranking that also takes into account metrics such as safety, cleanliness, affordability, walkability, and access to necessities. The top 10:

  1. Madison, Wisconsin, 87 "good neighbor" score
  2. Allentown, Pennsylvania, 84
  3. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 84
  4. Minneapolis, Minnesota, 83
  5. Boston, 83
  6. Des Moines, Iowa, 82
  7. Worcester, Massachusetts, 82
  8. Boise, Idaho, 82
  9. Palm Bay, Florida, 81
  10. Provo, Utah, 81
  11. Grand Rapids, Michigan, 81
See the full results.

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