GA Town Makes Top 10 For Neighborly Cities: Redfin

ATLANTA, GA — Neighbors helping neighbors rings true in Atlanta, according to a recent Redfin report that ranked the most neighborly metros in the U.S.

In a town that boasts a plethora of nonprofits, Atlanta continues to invest in its community and has now been the sixth-best metro among the top neighborly cities.

“Living in a close-knit community isn’t just about feeling welcome; it can shape your day-to-day quality of life. Neighbors who connect, help each other out and participate in local activities create a stronger sense of security, belonging and well-being," Redfin Chief Economist Daryl Fairweather said in the inaugural report.

"When cities are both affordable and neighborly it’s a win-win for residents: they enjoy a lower cost of living, and a better quality of life that is rich with human connection. Policymakers can foster neighborly cities by supporting dense, affordable housing that is built near community amenities like parks, playgrounds and libraries where local residents can get to know each other.”

Redfin's ranking stated the median home-sale price in Atlanta is $385,000, a 2.3 percent year-over-year decline.

What makes Atlanta neighborly? Well, according to Redfin, the answer lies in the town's volunteerism and local civic organizations.

"Atlanta has long been known for its strong sense of community across diverse neighborhoods; one reason it ranks highly is the prevalence of social clubs and civic organizations. People who live in Atlanta frequently participate in volunteer activities," Redfin stated.

The area ranks 11th for community service as 29 percent of its residents volunteered last year. As for the number of civic organizations, Atlanta has the third-most amount of charities of the honored metros.

Redfin recognized Candler Park, best known for its local businesses and festivals. Another "neighborly neighborhood" is Grant Park, where an annual summer festival and a farmers market are held.

To compile its list, Redfin said it first analyzed the top 75 metros that met a baseline housing and population criteria before ranking the averages for each city's social and community factors. Metros with the highest average rank for all factors were pulled in the top 10.

Redfin says the top 10 most neighborly cities in the U.S. are:

1. Salt Lake City, Utah
2. Portland, Oregon
3. Kansas City, Missouri
4. Denver, Colorado
5. Nashville, Tennessee
6. Atlanta, Georgia
7. San Diego, California
8. Austin, Texas
9. Raleigh, North Carolina
10. Tampa, Florida

See Redfin's full methodology.