In 2021, a survey conducted by United Way asked people in Allen County, Indiana (Fort Wayne) about their neighborhoods—what they liked, what they needed, and how connected they felt. Most people (84%) said they lived in a neighborhood. Of those, about two-thirds said they felt connected to their neighborhood either “some” or “a lot.” This shows that many people care about where they live and the people around them. One of the biggest concerns people had was safety. Nearly everyone (96%) said it was “very” or “somewhat” important that their neighborhood have little or no crime. This tells us that feeling safe is a top priority for most people. People also shared how long they’ve lived in their neighborhoods. More than half had lived in their neighborhood for 10 years or less. This shows that people are moving more often or choosing new places to live within the county. When asked what makes an ideal neighborhood, the most popular answers were well-kept houses and yards (71%) and having ...