Move over Philadelphia, Chicago might be the new city of Brotherly Love—well, according to one study anyway.
A recent survey from travel experience booking platform Fernwayer has ranked Chicago among the friendliest cities in North America, and the world!
Here’s a look at the data, what makes Chicagoans so welcoming, and how we compare to other cities.
Chicago no. 5 friendliest city in North America
Fernwayer released its study of Friendliest Cities in North America and around the globe earlier this month.
The survey looked at 1.2 million reviews and comments from Reddit. Based on the findings, Chicago claimed the #5 spot on the Top Ten Friendliest Cities in North America.
The Windy City saw a 91.4% rate of positive travel reviews, according to the data findings, and thus an overall friendliness score of 91.4.
Chicago ranks in global top 20 for friendliness
Chicago isn’t just among the friendliest cities in North America—we’re among the friendliest in the world too!
Fernwayer’s study ranked 200 international cities and Chicago claimed the no. 19 spot globally.
Chicago ranked among other top U.S. cities on the global list, including Nashville at no. 10, New Orleans at no. 20, and Austin at no. 25.
Chicago also stood out as one of the only major U.S. tourism metros to rank in the global top 20.
New York City, Miami, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas all received low friendliness scores:
- New York – no. 181
- Miami – no. 192
- Las Vegas – no. 197
- Los Angeles – no. 199
As for what makes Chicagoans so welcoming, online commentators often chalk it up to a combination of Midwestern hospitality, dense neighborhoods, and close community ties.
