The survey found that while most Americans feel safe in their neighborhoods, fewer than half know their neighbors well. Millennials in particular know and rely on their neighbors the least. The survey also revealed that more than half of respondents feel they can rely on their neighbors in an emergency, despite many not knowing their neighbors. Leeo, Inc. aims to encourage better neighborhood relationships through smart home products and services.

1. State of the Neighborhood Report
State of the Neighborhood Report
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State of the Neighborhood Report

2. State of the Neighborhood Report
Overview
Leeo, Inc. a Silicon Valley company that creates smart home products and services that
are simple to use and accessible to everyone, commissioned an omnibus survey on how
well people in the U.S. know their neighbors. The bottom line is that while a majority of
respondents characterized their neighboring style as similar to the Cleavers of “Leave it
to Beaver” fame, they’re not even close.
According to the results, fewer than half know their neighbors well and one in eight
people don’t know their next door neighbors’ first or last names. Although many
Americans don’t know their neighbors, the survey revealed that more than half of them
feel that they can rely on the people in their neighborhoods in times of emergency.
The survey also looked into breakdowns by age and found that millennials know and rely
upon their neighbors the least – and feel slightly less safe in their neighborhoods. They
also speak less to their neighbors compared to other generations and fewer than half are
confident they can rely on their neighbors in times of need.
If knowing our neighbors makes us feel safer in our communities, why don’t more of us
make time for a simple introduction? Leeo aims to make communities safer by
encouraging people to know their neighbors better.
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3. State of the Neighborhood Report
Methodology
The Leeo State of the Neighborhood Report contains results from an omnibus survey
conducted by Edelman Berland from Sept. 22-29, 2014, among 1,000 U.S. residents
ages 18 and over, using two probability samples: randomly selected landline telephone
numbers and randomly selected mobile (cell) telephone numbers. Final data is adjusted
to take the two sample frames into account and then weighted by age, gender, region,
race/ethnicity and education to be proportionally representative of the U.S. adult
population. Results of any sample are subject to sampling variation. The magnitude of
the variation is measurable and is affected by the number of interviews and the level of
the percentages expressing the results. In these particular studies, the chances are 95 in
100 that a survey result does not vary, plus or minus, by more than 3.1 percentage points
from the result that would be obtained if interviews had been conducted with all persons
in the universe represented by the sample. The margin of error for any subgroups will be
slightly higher.
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4. State of the Neighborhood Report
Very safe
71%Somewhat safe
26%
Not very safe
2%
Not at all safe
1%
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Consumers generally feel safe in their neighborhoods, but fewer than
half say they know their neighbors well.
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Neighborhood Safety Neighbor Relationships
17%
12%
5%
16%
48%
It depends on who they are
I don't need to know my
neighbors
I'd like to know my neighbors,
but I haven't met them yet
I'd like to know my neighbors
better, but I don't have the
time
I know my neighbors well and
am glad that I do
52% do not feel they
know their neighbors
well

5. State of the Neighborhood Report
The last time I spoke to a neighbor was…
Most have spoken to a neighbor within the past few days.
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Today
34%
Yesterday
23%
A couple days ago
17%
Last week
10%
More than a week
ago
16%

6. State of the Neighborhood Report
Do you know your next door neighbor’s names?
However, fewer than half know the first and last names of both next
door neighbors.
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44%
21%
1%
20%
13%
Yes - First and last First name only Last name only Depends on the
neighbor
No
1 in every 8 Americans
do not know their next
door neighbors’ first OR
last names

7. State of the Neighborhood Report
When someone moves into your neighborhood, you are
most likely to…
While nearly all notice when a new neighbor moves in, introductions
are more likely to be a quick hello.
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61%
18%
14%
3% 2%
Just say "hello" if you see
them around
Leave them alone and give
them their space
Knock on their door to
introduce yourself
Invite them over for coffee,
dinner or drinks
Send a welcome basket

8. State of the Neighborhood Report
Describe Yourself as a Neighbor
Most American describe their “neighbor style” as friendly, but not overly
involved, like the Cleavers or Wilson.
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42% - Always friendly so
everyone gets along
They are the first to say “hi,”
much like The Cleavers in an
episode of “Leave it to Beaver,”
and they’re always up for a
good small talk session. Need
a cup of sugar? These
neighbors are always a sure
bet.
38% - Up for the occasional chat over
the back fence
These are the neighbors that are
friendly, but not overly involved or
likely to go out of their way to come
by. A wave from the street or a “hi”
during the holidays may be the most
interaction you’ll have. Wilson of
“Home Improvement” was known to
only really communicate with The
Taylors from behind his fence.
10% - Never talk to my neighbors
Most people don’t get to choose or
get to know whom their neighbors
are; some live for years in one
place not knowing their next door
neighbors’ first or last name. In the
words of Marshall and Lily from
“How I Met Your Mother,” don’t
learn the hard way and never talk
to thy neighbors.

9. State of the Neighborhood Report
Describe Yourself as a Neighbor
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6%- You’re friends and hang
out all the time
These people are friends first,
and neighbors second; think
the Friends crew of Monica,
Rachel, Joey, Chandler,
Phoebe and Ross or Penny,
Leonard and Sheldon in The
Big Bang Theory. Doors may
have locks, but not for these
neighbors.
2% - Some say nosy, but always
there to help
Raymond’s mom Mary in
Everybody Loves Raymond
embodies this particular neighbor
type. Someone that always has to
know what everyone else in the
neighborhood is doing, whether it
affects her or not.
<1% - You’ve been known to
overstay your welcome
They probably need you more than
you need them, kind of like Kramer
to Jerry of Seinfeld. These
neighbors don’t see personal
boundaries (or personal space)
and don’t often make the
connection between inappropriate
behavior and social norms.

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20%
39%
25%
15%
Keeps to themselves Helps out when needed Gets along and hangs out
occasionally
Is a close friend or like family
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This aligns with their view of an ideal neighbor – around just when you
need them.
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Your Ideal Neighbor…
1 in 5 consumers say
their ideal neighbor
keeps to themselves

11. State of the Neighborhood Report
Can You Rely on Your Neighbors?
Just over half are confident they can rely on their neighbors in times of
need.
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34%
20%
27%
11%
7%
Definitely, and I have
in the past
Definitely, but I haven't
needed to
Probably Probably not Definitely not
54% are confident they can rely
on their neighbors
45% are not sure they can rely on their
neighbors
18% doubt they can rely on their
neighbors

12. State of the Neighborhood Report
Neighborhood Safety (% Very Safe)
Millennials are less likely to know their neighbors and feel slightly less
safe in their neighborhoods.
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64%
76%
73%
Millenials Gen X Boomers

13. State of the Neighborhood Report
Neighborhood Relationships
Millennials are less likely to know their neighbors and feel slightly less
safe in their neighborhoods.
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14%
10%
5%
12%
55%
12%
13%
5%
13%
54%
24%
15%
5%
24%
32%
It depends on who they are
I don't need to know my neighbors
I'd like to know my neighbors, but I
haven't met them yet
I'd like to know my neighbors
better, but I don't have the time
I know my neighbors well and am
glad that I do

14. State of the Neighborhood Report
The last time I spoke to a neighbor was…
(% within the past week)
Millennials are also less likely to be speaking to their neighbors on a
regular basis.
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65%
76%
81%
Millenials Gen X Boomers

15. State of the Neighborhood Report
Can You Rely on Your Neighbors?
Fewer than half of millennials are confident they can rely on their
neighbors in times of need.
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21%
18%
34%
14% 12%
38%
18%
26%
12%
5%
40%
25% 23%
8%
3%
Definitely, and I have
in the past
Definitely, but I
haven't needed to
Probably Probably not Definitely not
Millenials
Gen X
Boomers
Only 39% of Millennials are confident they can
rely on their neighbors in times of need

16. State of the Neighborhood Report
Type of Neighborhood
Respondents were split across urban, suburban and rural areas.
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Urban
30%
Suburban
36%
Rural
31%

17. State of the Neighborhood Report
Type of Home
Most respondents live in single family homes.
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67%
11%
8% 7%
4% 4%
Single family home Low rise apartment /
Condo complex
Other multi-family
home
High-rise apartment /
Condo building
Townhouse Duplex

18. State of the Neighborhood Report
Leeo State of the Neighborhood Report
Leeo, Inc. creates and enables smart home products and services that
are simple to use and accessible to all. The company develops
products and services for itself as well as for select enterprise partners.
Founded by RoboteX co-founder Adam Gettings and venture investor
Eddy Chan, the company has attracted world-class talent and
investors, raising approximately $37 million in financing since its
incorporation in 2013. Built on the idea that smart products and
services in the home are too complicated and cost-prohibitive, Leeo’s
products and services are designed to make smart, simple, plug-and-
play devices that help people feel more confident and comfortable in
their homes. For more information, visit www.leeo.com.
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