via Lifeway Research (September 1, 2021)— “Most Americans Know and Trust Their Neighbors,” by Aaron Earls:

Despite quarantines and social distancing keeping people in their homes during the pandemic, Americans still say they know their neighbors.

Almost 7 in 10 U.S. adults (68%) say they trust the people who live in their local community, according to a study from Nashville-based Lifeway Research. Close to a quarter of Americans (23%) disagree, and 10% say they aren’t sure ….

Six in 10 Americans (59%) say they know the names of many people who live near them. More than a third (37%) disagree, and 4% aren’t sure ….