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.