New Jersey Residents Say Good Neighbors Make All the Difference

How Well Do You Really Know Your Neighbors?

Living in the Garden State, we're busy, with most of us constantly coming and going. So, how well do you really know the people living next door to you?

Do you know their names? Would you invite them over for a summer barbecue? Were you asked to collect their mail when they go on vacation this summer?

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Unfortunately, we've all heard horror stories about noisy, messy, or just extremely rude neighbors. But how much do our neighbors actually affect how we feel about where we live?

I would think a lot. The last thing you want is to feel uncomfortable every single time you pull up to your home.

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Anytime Estimate polled 1,000 adults to get their opinions on neighbors, including a mix of 60% homeowners, 32% renters, and 8% in alternative living situations.

According to the research, 82% of Americans say having good neighbors is just as important as price or location when buying a home.

65% of those polled say a good neighbor is someone they can trust, followed by 51% who say a good neighbor is someone who is pretty quiet.

What Annoys People Most When Living Next Door?

Some of the things that can really annoy your neighbor the most include letting your pet roam the neighborhood unattended, using the yard for storage or piling junk, playing loud music all hours of the day, and being inappropriately flirtatious.