Hey, neighbor. Nextdoor just released its 2026 rankings of the 20 friendliest neighborhoods in Lakeland — did yours make the list?
Each one received a friendliness score based on community interactions on Nextdoor’s platform, including posts with a positive tone or neighborhood pride, how users fulfilled neighbors’ requests, and responses to welcome posts.
These neighborhoods were named the most friendly:
- Hollingsworth + Lake Hollingsworth | Friendliness score: 96 and 95
- East Memorial Boulevard | Friendliness score: 94
- Creekwood Run | Friendliness score: 93
- Socrum Loop - Odom | Friendliness score: 93
- Dixieland | Friendliness score: 93
Note: The list separates the Lake Hollingsworth area into two neighborhoods, taking the top two spots.
What Lakelanders are saying
We asked readers to tell us if Nextdoor got it right:
- 39% — Not at all
- 35% — For the most part
- 26% — Definitely
Which neighborhoods deserve the title of Lakeland’s friendliest? Readers shared their community pride.
“Crystal Lake Neighborhood. A very friendly and established area. We all watch out for each other. A number of residents have lived here since the 60s!” — TJ H.
“Beacon Hill! It’s a nice, quiet, historic neighborhood with lots of young families and people who have made it their home for generations. The most friendly people I have ever met!” — Dan S.
“Hollingsworth. I live here and agree. My neighbors are great!” — Theresa R.
“Indian Trails in south Lakeland. Neighbors are helpful and thoughtful. When I lost my husband, several came to help, even bringing food.” — Pat P.
“Highland City, because that’s how we roll.” — Bill M.
