Some excellent points here. Following you for future insights.
Edit: Just realised after reflecting a bit on your post that I know everyone on my street but when I tell others about it, such as when I mention that the chap down the street lost his home to the bank, people don't react with sympathy but treat it as an anecdote/cheap gossip. Or comprehend how after a storm the entire street cleaned off eachothers property. They don't get the concept of giving a rat's ass about one's neighbors' properties aside from being jealous of them where applicable. That level of hostility the difference between smalltown living and suburban life.
Ah, the only caring because of jealousy bit, that's a common one!
Thanks for sharing!