According to a recent press release from Neighbor.com , a Colorado city of close to 500,000 is the ‘most neighborly’ city in the country.
Topping the ‘medium-size’-specific ranking that included Madison, Virginia Beach, Des Moines, and Richmond, Colorado Springs ended up ranking first overall among cities of this size, but also all cities nationwide in the company’s recently released ranking. The ‘Most Neighborly’ ranking was determined by analyzing a number of factors related to things like charitable contributions, volunteer participation, and community engagement.
“I’m incredibly proud and honored that Colorado Springs has been ranked the most neighborly city in the United States,” Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi. “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.”