These are the most neighborly cities in America

A new list ranks the most neighborly cities in America, and many of them are in the very middle of the country.

For its fourth official list, Neighbor Blog ranked 25 communities across the country for neighborly qualities, including population changes, charitable donations, volunteer work (via data from Americorps), low crime rates (via FBA data), and voter turnouts. The analysis looked at the nation's 100 largest metro areas, and then used these data points to rank the top 25 most neighborly cities. 

At the top of the list, Madison, Wisconsin, the state's capital city and home to roughly 270,000 Wisconsites. Following Madison is another nearby Midwestern city, Minneapolis, which boasts a population of about 425,000 Minnesotans. Coming in third is Colorado Springs, followed by Sarasota, Rochester, Provo and Salt Lake City. 

"We couldn't be happier that Madison has earned the title of America's most neighborly city. This recognition is a reflection of the warm, supportive and proactive community spirit that doesn't just reside in Madison but is the heartbeat of all of Wisconsin," said Wisconsin Tourism Secretary Anne Sayers. "This isn't just an accolade; it's a call to action for all Wisconsinites to continue fostering an environment where neighborliness and community cohesion are celebrated every day. And to everyone else, we extend an open invitation: come experience the neighborly spirit of Madison and see what makes our community—and our state—so special."

Neighbors' most neighborly cities list also names some major cities, including Seattle, Portland, Phoenix and Washington, D.C. along with smaller locations like Toledo, Buffalo and Boise, proving that no matter which region you live in, there's plenty of opportunity for neighborliness.

“In these challenging times when Americans report increasing loneliness and division, recognizing America’s ‘Most Neighborly Cities’ is not just a celebratory act, but a call for unity and hope,” said Joseph Woodbury, Founder and CEO of Neighbor. “Good neighbors heal our society’s biggest wounds, starting with the smallest friendly gesture. The real magic of community is the ability to uplift and magnify our impact." 

The full list of America's most neighborly cities is below:

1. Madison, Wisconsin
2. Minneapolis, Minnesota
3. Colorado Springs, Colorado 
4. Sarasota, Florida
5. Rochester, New York 
6. Provo, Utah
7. Salt Lake City, Utah
8. Ogden, Utah
9. Raleigh, North Carolina 
10. Richmond, Virginia
11. Virginia Beach, Virginia
12. Seattle, Washington
13. Toledo, Ohio
14. Portland, Oregon
15. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
16. Winston-Salem, North Carolina
17. Buffalo, New York
18. Des Moines, Iowa
19. Boise, Idaho
20. Phoenix, Arizona
21. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
22. Washington, D.C. 
23. New Haven, Connecticut 
24. Knoxville, Tennessee
25. Cincinnati, Ohio