Nextdoor Reveals 2026 Friendliest Neighborhoods Across US

Rankings highlight the most engaged and supportive communities based on real neighbor interactions.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Nextdoor, the neighborhood social network used by over 105 million people, has released its 2026 rankings of the friendliest neighborhoods across the United States. The rankings are based on positive community interactions on the Nextdoor platform, including neighbor-to-neighbor support, expressions of local pride, and engagement with local businesses.

Why it matters

The Nextdoor Friendliest Neighborhoods rankings provide insight into the communities where residents are most connected and engaged with their local area. This data can be valuable for people considering where to live, as it goes beyond just statistics to capture the real-world experience of being part of a neighborhood.

The details

Nextdoor's rankings analyze factors like the tone of neighborhood posts, fulfilled requests for help or recommendations, expressions of pride or dissatisfaction, sharing of free items, and engagement with local businesses. Only cities with at least 10 distinct neighborhoods are included in the data to ensure meaningful results. The top neighborhood in each city receives a Friendliness Score of 100, with other neighborhoods ranked in relation to that.

  • Nextdoor released the 2026 Friendliest Neighborhoods rankings on February 24, 2026.

The players

Nextdoor Holdings, Inc.

A social network platform used by over 105 million neighbors across the United States to connect with their local community.

Kelsey Grady

Chief Communications Officer at Nextdoor.

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What they’re saying

“When people are considering where to live, they want to know more than just the statistics — they want to understand what it's really like to be part of that neighborhood.”

— Kelsey Grady, Chief Communications Officer (Nextdoor)

What’s next

The full rankings of the 2026 Friendliest Neighborhoods, including top cities and neighborhoods, are available on the Nextdoor blog.

The takeaway

Nextdoor's 2026 Friendliest Neighborhoods rankings provide a unique look at community connection across the United States, highlighting the local areas where residents are most engaged and supportive of one another. This data can be valuable for those seeking to understand the real-world experience of living in a particular neighborhood.