Many Americans want neighbors who share their political views.

If you count yourself lucky to live in an area where your neighbors share your political views – or if you’ve considered moving because they don’t – you’re not alone.
Nearly one-quarter of Americans say local and national politics highly influence their decision about where to live, according to a recent survey from Realtor.com. Among some age groups, that number is even higher.
“With both local and national politicians making decisions that impact daily life, both socially and fiscally, it makes sense that many would prefer to live in areas where the politics align with their own beliefs,” said Danielle Hale, Realtor.com’s chief economist, in a release.
Only 38% of respondents believe that their political views align with those of their neighbors, the survey found. Meanwhile, politics have a significant enough influence on some Americans that 17% have considered moving because of that disconnect.
That number jumps to 28% for the millennial generation, who are also the most likely – at 33% – to report that their decisions about where to live are highly influenced by national politics. Among Gen Z respondents, 25% say politics influence their decisions, and among Gen X, it’s 21%. Only 16% of baby boomers felt that way.
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“More millennials are likely to be in a phase of life where they are thinking about the type of community in which they want to buy a home and grow their roots” said Hannah Jones, a senior economic research analyst at Realtor.com, in a note accompanying the survey.
“It makes sense that millennials, more than any other age group, think it is very important to live in a place in which most people share their political views,” Jones added.
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Realtor.com’s survey found that liberals are slightly more likely to prioritize political views when deciding where to live, at about 30% of respondents. Among those who identify as conservatives, the share is 27%, and for moderates, it’s only 18%.
As might be expected, about half – 48% – of respondents who self-identify as frequent voters feel their political views align with the majority of people where they live, versus only 30% of occasional voters and 18% of inactive voters. 
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