2025 Community Impact Report by region
Your inside look at the life-changing power of community.
What if your neighborhood could make you feel better?
We’re living through what many are calling a loneliness epidemic. More than half of Americans say they feel lonely on a regular basis, social trust is declining and disconnection has become one of the defining public health challenges of our time.
As the costs of social erosion become clearer, the most visionary land developers and community leaders are rethinking what neighborhoods should deliver. At Cohere, we’re proving that well-run, people-first, master-planned communities are doing more than attracting homebuyers. They’re improving lives.
We believe connection is the foundation of wellness, and that intentionally designed community life can be a powerful intervention.
This report shares what we’ve seen firsthand across the 53 neighborhoods we steward: When people feel a sense of belonging, everything changes. Residents in our communities report higher overall well-being, strong mental health and sense of security, deeper connection within dependable social networks and more.
Through partnerships in intentional placemaking, everyday hospitality and programming rooted in connection and inclusion, Cohere-managed neighborhoods help people feel healthier, safer and more connected to each other and the places they live.
Thrive together,
“I could not ask for a better community with better amenities and people. It’s a dream for my family to live here.”
The social vital signs of a neighborhood
We surveyed and compared resident experience in Cohere-managed communities versus non-Cohere communities. The analysis included 11 core well-being indicators rated on a 1-5 scale, as well as two questions related to neighborhood recommendation behavior.
The survey included 3,362 individual respondents from Cohere-managed communities and 583 respondents from the same geographic areas living in non-Cohere-managed communities.
These wellness pulse points are real markers of how people feel and live in their neighborhoods.
Cohere-managed communities outperformed other neighborhoods in all well-being indicators.
Comparison of high ratings across well-being indicators
Geographic focus
The survey and comparative analysis were conducted across the greater Houston, greater Austin, greater Phoenix and greater Denver metro areas. The survey included 3,362 individual respondents from Cohere-managed communities and 583 respondents from the same geographic areas living in non-Cohere-managed communities.
Community outcomes by region
In greater Houston, community makes the difference
Greater Houston residents in Cohere-managed communities reported higher outcomes across all but one of the core well-being indicators.
Houston residents living in a master-planned community managed by Cohere had 22% higher personal well-being, 24.4% stronger mental well-being, and an 18.3% boost in sense of safety and security compared to residents in non-Cohere managed neighborhoods.
Overall personal well-being
Cohere residents: 88%
Non-Cohere: 66%
Difference = 22%
Physical health
Cohere residents: 65.9%
Non-Cohere: 57.2%
Difference = 8.7%
Mental health
Cohere residents: 85.7%
Non-Cohere: 61.3%
Difference = 24.4%
Social connection
Cohere residents: 60.6%
Non-Cohere: 55.1%
Difference = 5.5%
Safety & security
Cohere residents: 89.3%
Non-Cohere: 71%
Difference = 18.3%
Meaningful friendships
The friendships and associations I have with other people in my neighborhood mean a lot to me.
Cohere residents: 67.2%
Non-Cohere: 55.6%
Difference = 11.6%
Emergency help
I believe my neighbors would help me in an emergency.
Cohere residents: 80.6%
Non-Cohere: 66%
Difference = 14.6%
Regularly talk to neighbors
I regularly stop and talk with people in my neighborhood.
Cohere residents: 55.2%
Non-Cohere: 50%
Difference = 5.2%
Needs fulfillment
I can get what I need in this neighborhood.
Cohere residents: 52.7%
Non-Cohere: 51%
Difference = 1.7% (not a statistically significant difference)
Feel connected
I feel connected to this neighborhood.
Cohere residents: 58.8%
Non-Cohere: 54.6%
Difference = 4.2%
Belonging
I belong in this neighborhood.
Cohere residents: 75.3%
Non-Cohere: 59.2%
Difference = 16.1%
“As a parent of both a high schooler and a middle schooler, I’ve seen firsthand how The Grove Frisco — through its partnership with Cohere — has had a meaningful impact on our family’s well-being. From book clubs and programming groups to community-wide events like Culture Night and resident-led hackathons, these experiences have helped my kids build friendships, gain confidence, and feel a deeper connection to their neighborhood.”
In greater Austin, residents are thriving
In master-planned communities managed by Cohere in the greater Austin area, residents reported stronger outcomes across every core well-being indicator.
Most striking? A remarkable 92.6% say they feel safe and secure where they live.
Overall personal well-being
Cohere residents: 87.3%
Non-Cohere: 61.1%
Difference = 26.2%
Physical health
Cohere residents: 76.2%
Non-Cohere: 50%
Difference = 26.2%
Mental health
Cohere residents: 84.3%
Non-Cohere: 59.7%
Difference = 24.6%
Social connection
Cohere residents: 72%
Non-Cohere: 54.1%
Difference = 17.9%
Safety & security
Cohere residents: 92.6%
Non-Cohere: 77.8%
Difference = 14.8%
Meaningful friendships
The friendships and associations I have with other people in my neighborhood mean a lot to me.
Cohere residents: 81.7%
Non-Cohere: 65.3%
Difference = 16.4%
Emergency help
I believe my neighbors would help me in an emergency.
Cohere residents: 89%
Non-Cohere: 75%
Difference = 14%
Regularly talk to neighbors
I regularly stop and talk with people in my neighborhood.
Cohere residents: 74.3%
Non-Cohere: 48.7%
Difference = 25.6%
Needs fulfillment
I can get what I need in this neighborhood.
Cohere residents: 64%
Non-Cohere: 55.6%
Difference = 8.4%
Feel connected
I feel connected to this neighborhood.
Cohere residents: 74.5%
Non-Cohere: 52.8%
Difference = 21.7%
Belonging
I belong in this neighborhood.
Cohere residents: 77.9%
Non-Cohere: 62.5%
Difference = 15.4%
“We love having a strong community of support for not only ourselves as parents, but for our children. We are grateful for the lifelong friends our children made in our community — it helped shape them to who they are today.”
Well-being soars in the greater Phoenix area
Residents in Cohere-managed communities across the greater Phoenix area reported stronger outcomes across nearly every well-being measure.
The most pronounced differences were a 23.2% positive difference in overall personal well-being and a 21.2% positive difference in strong mental health.
Overall personal well-being
Cohere residents: 85.7%
Non-Cohere: 62.5%
Difference = 23.2%
Physical health
Cohere residents: 72.8%
Non-Cohere: 60.1%
Difference = 12.7%
Mental health
Cohere residents: 83.7%
Non-Cohere: 62.5%
Difference = 21.2%
Social connection
Cohere residents: 66.4%
Non-Cohere: 54.4%
Difference = 12%
Safety & security
Cohere residents: 93.3%
Non-Cohere: 78.4%
Difference = 14.9%
Meaningful friendships
The friendships and associations I have with other people in my neighborhood mean a lot to me.
Cohere residents: 70.3%
Non-Cohere: 55.8%
Difference = 14.5%
Emergency help
I believe my neighbors would help me in an emergency.
Cohere residents: 82.1%
Non-Cohere: 67.4%
Difference = 14.7%
Regularly talk to neighbors
I regularly stop and talk with people in my neighborhood.
Cohere residents: 62.2%
Non-Cohere: 47.6%
Difference = 14.6%
Needs fulfillment
I can get what I need in this neighborhood.
Cohere residents: 63.9%
Non-Cohere: 47.6%
Difference = 16.3%
Feel connected
I feel connected to this neighborhood.
Cohere residents: 63.7%
Non-Cohere: 49.1%
Difference = 14.6%
Belonging
I belong in this neighborhood.
Cohere residents: 74.7%
Non-Cohere: 63.4%
Difference = 11.3%
“We moved … in April of 2020. We immediately began to meet our neighbors, even amidst the pandemic and take a vested interest in this new community we called home.”
Denver residents share insights, limited geographic analysis
While data was collected in the greater Denver area, the number of responses did not meet the threshold for meaningful geographic segmentation. As a result, regional comparisons within this market are not included in this year’s Community Impact Report.
The referral power of connected neighborhoods
In real estate, referral behavior isn’t just a sign of resident satisfaction, it’s a sign of organic growth potential. When people recommend where they live, they lower builder and developer customer acquisition costs and raise brand equity.
Overall, 90.7% of Cohere residents say they would recommend their community. 74.6% already have — a 19-point lead over non-Cohere communities.
Houston residents lead the way in referrals
In the greater Houston area, Cohere residents have recommended their neighborhoods 20.6% more than non-Cohere residents in the same area.
Would you recommend your neighborhood to a friend?
Cohere residents: 89.6%
Non-Cohere: 82%
Difference = 7.6%
Have you recommended your neighborhood to a friend?
Cohere residents: 76.8%
Non-Cohere: 56.2%
Difference = 20.6%
In Austin, belief in community shows up as word of mouth
In the greater Austin area, 93.3% of Cohere residents report they would recommend their community to a friend. That’s 20.3% higher than in nearby non-Cohere neighborhoods — a clear sign that connection drives action.
Would you recommend your neighborhood to a friend?
Cohere residents: 93.3%
Non-Cohere: 84.7%
Difference = 8.6%
Have you recommended your neighborhood to a friend?
Cohere residents: 78.6%
Non-Cohere: 58.3%
Difference = 20.3%
Positive experiences in Phoenix translate to referrals
In the greater Phoenix area, 89.6% of Cohere residents say they would recommend their neighborhood to a friend.
Phoenix residents follow through, with residents recommending their neighborhood 18.5% more often than those in non-Cohere communities nearby.
Would you recommend your neighborhood to a friend?
Cohere residents: 89.6%
Non-Cohere: 86.5%
Difference = 3.1%
Have you recommended your neighborhood to a friend?
Cohere residents: 73.3%
Non-Cohere: 54.8%
Difference = 18.5%
Community is a powerful source of life satisfaction and life expectancy. It's where we know each other, help each other, and find purpose in contributing to each other's lives.
Dr. Vivek Hallegere Murthy, 19th & 21st Surgeon General of the United States
Inside the impact
While many factors influence the core well-being indicators measured in this survey, the Cohere Community Building Model plays a meaningful role in shaping how residents experience daily life and connection within their neighborhoods.
Cohere creates the conditions for connection by collaborating with visionary developers who invest in life-enhancing amenities like trails, recreational spaces, fitness centers, gathering places and robust community life programming.
Through intentional welcomes, ongoing rhythms of communal gathering, and well-informed, engaged residents, these neighborhoods cultivate stronger social ties, a deeper sense of safety and a genuine feeling of belonging — core elements that significantly influence overall well-being.
The data and insights presented in this Community Impact Report (CCIR) are provided for informational and illustrative purposes only. While Cohere has made efforts to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and relevance of the data, this report includes a combination of self-reported survey results, resident engagement metrics, and qualitative observations that may be subject to interpretation and limitations.
All findings reflect the conditions, responses, and participation rates specific to the time period and communities in which data was collected. As such, results may not be generalized to other communities or future periods without further validation.
This report is not intended to constitute investment advice, financial projections, or legally binding commitments. Cohere makes no guarantees regarding outcomes based on the use of this report. Stakeholders are encouraged to use these findings in conjunction with other decision-making tools, local context, and professional judgment.
By reviewing this report, the reader acknowledges and accepts these limitations.