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The Most Neighborly Cities in the US
Salt Lake City ranks #1 for volunteerism with 43% of residents volunteering annually and strong neighbor-to-neighbor support through initiatives like Love Your Block.
- Redfin placed Salt Lake City metro atop its 2026 neighborliness list, citing strong volunteerism and community customs like Love Your Block projects and porch harvest bags.
- Redfin's analysis compared metros on multiple community measures, including volunteer rates, neighbors helping neighbors, social organizations, and charitable giving, highlighting Raleigh, NC's park proximity and Denver, CO's top charitable giving.
- Locally, the Love Your Block initiative funds murals, playground enhancements, and tiny libraries, while Salt Lake City community forums share stories of neighbors leaving 'harvest bags' of groceries on porches during Halloween.
- The ranking has immediate relevance for housing and community planning, as policymakers can foster neighborly cities by supporting dense, affordable housing near parks, playgrounds, and libraries.
- By spotlighting volunteerism and engagement, the 2026 ranking highlights a broader trend emphasizing volunteerism and local engagement across metros, linking neighborliness to affordable, amenity-rich neighborhoods.
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Salt Lake City Ranks as the Most Neighborly U.S. City of 2026
Salt Lake City has officially been named the most neighborly city in the United States for 2026, topping Redfin’s annual ranking thanks to its strong community spirit, high volunteerism rates, and active civic engagement. In a report released by real estate brokerage Redfin on January 28th, Salt Lake City, Utah, emerged as the clear leader among metro areas recognized for fostering deep social connections, community support, and neighborly behav…
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