Sounds like a great neighborhood!
I didn't really know the neighbors when I grew up. We just said hello when we saw eachother but never had 'deep conversations'.
Not that much of a miss as I was a child.
Nowadays I try to have a talk with my neighbors every once in a while :D But still only have contact with the neighbors of one house..
That seems to be how it is these days, unfortunately. People move so often now I think they're hesitant to put down roots and get to know people. It's sad because sometimes I think the universe brings people together for a reason but if they never take the time to get to know each other they never reap the benefits.