A neighborhood is the area around where you live, including the nearby streets, houses, parks, and the people who live there. Your neighborhood might be just a few blocks in every direction from your home, or it might stretch for half a mile or more, depending on how dense or spread out things are.

Neighborhoods often develop their own character and feeling. Some neighborhoods have tree-lined streets where kids play outside and neighbors chat on front porches. Others have busy shops and restaurants where people walk to get groceries or meet friends. A neighborhood might be known for its good schools, its annual block party, or the way everyone decorates for holidays.

People often feel connected to their neighborhoods in ways that shape their daily lives. You might know which houses have the friendliest dogs, which park has the best swings, or which neighbor always hands out full-size candy bars on Halloween. When someone asks “What's your neighborhood like?”, they're really asking about the whole atmosphere and community of the place you call home.