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Michigan Tops the List for America’s Most Nosy Neighbors

Author Kayla Morgan

Having a neighbor can offer some advantages, such as making new friends, receiving invitations to cookouts, and borrowing ingredients when needed. However, it can also bring its share of challenges, particularly when living next to a prying neighbor. Many individuals have encountered situations with intrusive neighbors, ranging from unexpected visits to unwelcome looky-loos.

All Star Home, a home improvement service company, surveyed all states to investigate nosy neighbors. The survey covered various aspects, including neighbors’ activities and Americans’ measures to deal with overly curious neighbors. Each response was assigned a score representing nosy behavior, and the scores were averaged to determine the overall score for each state and city. The final scores were adjusted on a scale of 0 to 100, with 100 indicating the highest level of nosiness. Some states were excluded due to a lack of responses, namely Alaska, Delaware, Hawaii, Montana, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Vermont, and Wyoming.

The states with the nosiest neighbors.

Michigan claimed the top spot for nosy neighbors, scoring 90 out of 100. Half of the local residents reported catching their neighbors peering over their fences. Furthermore, the survey revealed that Detroit ranked third for having the nosiest neighbors.

Overall, 2 in 5 Americans admitted to experiencing unannounced visits from neighbors, while 1 in 12 encountered neighbors snooping through their mail or packages. Interestingly, snooping was a two-way street, as nearly 2 in 5 Americans confessed to looking up their neighbors’ property values online. Additionally, 3 in 10 people admitted to searching for their neighbors on social media, and 1 in 7 even went as far as looking up their neighbors’ jobs or employers online.

The second and third spots for nosy neighbors are South Carolina and Kentucky, with scores of 87.8 and 85.2. Memphis, TN, Louisville, KY, and Detroit, MI are the cities with the nosiest neighbors.

Meanwhile, New Mexico leads the way with the least nosy neighbors. Minnesota and Washington follow behind with scores of 64.0 and 68.2. Seattle, WA, Los Angeles, CA, and Philadelphia, PA are the cities with the least nosy neighbors.

Check out the complete ranking here.

Living Large: Michigan's Wealthiest Counties

Wealthy areas are the kind of places where you’ll find beautiful homes, well-manicured streets, and a sense of luxury in the air. Along with the stunning residences, these areas offer top-notch services like private schools, exclusive clubs, and upscale shopping centers. Safety is a priority too, with gated communities, private security, and advanced security systems ensuring peace of mind. Of course, you can’t forget about wealthy areas flooded with well-kept parks, golf courses, and country clubs. But what is the wealthiest county in Michigan?

A recent study by SmartAsset shows the wealthiest counties in the U.S. To figure out which counties are rolling in the dough, they looked at investment income, property value, and how much cash each person is raking in on average.

“We started the analysis by calculating the Investment Index for each county by evenly weighing the Ordinary Dividends, Qualified Dividends, and Net Capital Gains. From there, we calculated the Median Home Value and the Per Capita Income for each county, and ranked them on all three metrics,” SmartAsset wrote.

The study revealed that Leelanau County, nestled near Traverse City and known for its wineries along the Lake Michigan coast, takes the crown as Michigan’s wealthiest county. With its picturesque Leelanau Peninsula and a population of approximately 23,000, this small northern Michigan county has the highest per-capita wealth in the state. Nationally, Leelanau County had an overall rank of 266.

Wealthiest Counties in The U.S.

When it comes to the richest counties in the nation, California counties consistently find themselves at the top of the ranking. San Mateo County, San Francisco County, Santa Clara County, and Marin County all secured spots in the top five richest counties in the United States. However, breaking California’s streak, Nantucket County in Massachusetts claimed the fifth spot on the ranking.

Check out the full study here. And take a look below to see which counties in Michigan are the wealthiest.

  • 5. Grand Traverse County

    Traverse City Michigan aerial view

    Gary Ennis/ Getty Images

    Median Income: $69, 393
    Investment Income: $47, 522
    Median Home Value: $373, 836
    National Rank: 497

     

  • 4. Oakland County

    Median Income: $86, 275
    Investment Income: $48, 897
    Median Home Value: $334, 448
    National Rank: 310

    Oakland County road sign

    Thomas Pajot/ Getty Images

  • 3. Livingston County

    Median Income: $88, 908
    Investment Income: $25, 044
    Median Home Value: $362, 766
    National Rank: 287

    On the roads of Michigan

    Pierre-Olivier Valiquette/ Getty Images

  • 2. Washtenaw County

    Median Income: $79, 198
    Investment Income: $44, 796
    Median Home Value: $373, 627
    National Rank: 271

    Aerial View of Downtown Ann Arbor, Michigan

    Better Planet Media/ Getty Images

  • 1. Leelanau County

    Median Income: $72, 709
    Investment Income: $56, 192
    Median Home Value: $509, 272
    National Rank: 266

    Leland Michigan lake view with boats

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Kayla is the midday host on Detroit’s 105.1 The Bounce. She started her career in radio back in 2016 as an intern at another Detroit station and worked her way here. She's made stops in Knoxville, TN, Omaha, Ne and other places before returning to Detroit. She’s done almost everything in radio from promotions to web, creating content on social media, you name it. She’s a true Michigander, born and raised. So, you can catch her camping or vacationing up north to exploring the downtown Detroit or maybe even catching a sports game. During her free time, Kayla enjoys watching movies, roller-skating, crafting, and music festivals. She and her husband together dip into many of the great things Michigan has to offer. Together they also like to travel. A few hobbies of hers include wine and beer tastings, crafting, hiking, roller skating, movies, home improvement projects, gardening, and festivals. She’s always looking to take on more local events happening in the community. She loves connecting with the community. When writing, Kayla covers topics including lifestyle, pop culture, trending stories, hacks, and urban culture.

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