New study shows American travelers which neighborhoods & businesses are nicest

Stars Hollow, Pawnee, Schitt’s Creek, all of these TV famous neighborhoods have one thing in common…friendliness!

There are some places in America where travelers can actually go to find neighborhoods like those in real life and this new study broke down exactly where, and even what businesses are the friendliest in those areas too.

Key takeaways

• Seattle’s Magnolia neighborhood emerged as #1 friendliest, followed by Kingwood (Houston, TX), and Highland (Saint Paul, MN).

• A whopping 6 out of the 10 friendliest neighborhoods fall within Western states.

• Of all 200 neighborhoods analyzed, North Dallas (Dallas), Ansley Park (Atlanta), and South Dorchester (Boston) rank the least friendly.

• Among well-known businesses, Trader Joe’s, The UPS Store, and Great Clips have earned the highest marks for friendliness. 

• Of smaller businesses, Prestige Cleaners, Inc. (Phoenix), Drip-Thru Coffee (Atlanta), and Morgan’s Pharmacy (Washington, D.C.) topped the list of friendliest businesses. 

To check out maps of more friendly areas and businesses click here.