Want a neighborhood that gives you a warm welcome when you step outside? While you can find friendly folks anywhere, there are entire communities known for it. New research crunches the numbers to identify the friendliest neighborhoods in the country.
- A new study from home decor store Hastha Kalalu digs into data from the U.S. Census, Zillow and FBI crime stats on 30 of the most-searched neighborhoods.
- They’re rated on everything from population density to median income to violent crime rates and the cost of living, then given a “friendliness score” based on all of that.
- So, where is the friendliness neighborhood nationwide? The Elkhorn neighborhood in Omaha, Nebraska, lands at number one.
- It gets high scores thanks to a strong sense of community, low cost of living and low crime rate.
- Houston’s Kingwood neighborhood comes in a close second, thanks to its affordable homes and family-friendly vibe.
The Top 10 Friendliest Neighborhoods in the U.S.
- Elkhorn in Omaha, Nebraska
- Kingwood in Houston, Texas
- South Side in Corpus Christi, Texas
- Northwest in El Paso, Texas
- Deer Valley in Phoenix, Arizona
- Highland in Saint Paul, Minnesota
- Bricknell in Miami, Florida
- Upper West Side in New York, New York
- Maryvale in Phoenix, Arizona
- Chevy Chase in Lexington, Kentucky
Source: Time Out
