Living in the perfect neighborhood is a must in The Sims 4. Players wonder which neighborhood would fit their build style the most or which neighborhood comes with the coolest additions. The many expansion and game packs have added additions such as apartments, story-driven goals, and city sections. Each neighborhood also takes on a unique look.
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Each neighborhood takes inspiration from a real world area. Some look European while others are set in the desert. Depending on how players want to play, they are sure to find a neighborhood that fits their need. There is even one the player can create themselves.
18 Magnolia Promenade
Magnolia Promenade was added in the Get to Work expansion pack. The area is small, only allowing four lots to be added. Magnolia Promenade is meant for businesses, so a home or apartment would look out of place in this area.
Three lots are already occupied, meaning players only have one lot to create their own business. While not appearing as a customizable lot, the police station and hospital are also located in this neighborhood.
17 Granite Falls
Granite Falls is a vacation neighborhood added in the Outdoor Retreat game pack. Sims are able to vacation in this neighborhood for 7 days, but must leave when that time is up. Necessary camping material can be bought at the ranger stations, meaning Sims do not have to be prepared.
There are also 'Bears' – Sims in bear costumes – roaming around the campgrounds. These bears will cause Sims to become tense, taking the place of real bears. There is also a secret Hermit's House, allowing players to find rare collectibles.
16 Forgotten Hollow
Forgotten Hollow is a neighborhood perfect for any vampire. It was added in the Vampires game pack and offers a total of 5 lots. Only the Straud and Vatore families live here at first, meaning players can move in three more vampire families. Uniquely, the neighborhood will also be darker for longer.
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The sun rises later than normal and sets quicker in this neighborhood. This neighborhood is also home to two unique plants, the Plasmafruit and the Sixam Mosquito Trap. Living here, vampire Sims will not have to worry about burning up.
15 Newcrest
Players who like to build their own homes will love this neighborhood. Newcrest was added in an update to the main game, adding a neighborhood with no buildings. There are a total of 15 empty lots, meaning players can build up a neighborhood of their own.
While looking similar to Willow Creek, players can make it whatever style they want. The lots are big as well, meaning mansions can be built here.
14 Oasis Springs
Oasis Springs is one of the neighborhoods that came with The Sims 4. It takes on the appearance of a town in the southwestern United States. A few familiar faces can be seen in Oasis Springs as well, such as the Caliente and Landgraab families. There are also a few new faces as well.
The neighborhood has a small downtown area, coming with a bar, gym, and museum. Being from the base game, it should be expected nothing too impressive comes with Oasis Springs.
13 Willow Creek
Willow Creek is the other neighborhood that launched with the base game. It is based on New Orleans, coming with a few shotgun houses and a paddleboat that goes by. There is another downtown area away from the residential area, offering a park, bars, and museums.
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The Goth family also makes a comeback with this neighborhood along with the many new faces. A lot of the houses in this neighborhood take inspiration from southern architecture, letting fans from New Orleans live in a neighborhood like their home.
12 Glimmerbrook
Glimmerbrook was added in the Realm of Magic game pack, adding a neighborhood for magical Sims. While the neighborhood itself does not show a hint of magic, it has a portal located near a waterfall. Going into the portal will bring players to the Magical Realm, a hidden lot.
In the Magic Realm, Sims are able to become Spellcasters and learn new spells. Sims can also buy familiars and magical brooms to travel with.
11 Evergreen Harbor
This neighborhood was added to the game through the Eco Lifestyle expansion pack. The neighborhood adds a pollution factor to the world, meaning players need to work hard to make an area pollution-free.
This can be done through a Neighborhood Action Plan, where residents vote on changes to better the area. Any player who likes mini objectives would enjoy this neighborhood.
10 Selvadorada
Selvadorada brings Sims to a new country entirely. There is a Latin American-inspired town along with ruins for exploration. Sims can buy exploration gear from the town and head into the mountains to find relics.
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In the ruins, there are skeletons that will try to keep the Sim from looting their treasure. Any player wanting to pretend they are Indiana Jones would love this area.
9 Britechester
Britechester was added in Discover University and offers two universities – either University of Britechester or Foxbury Institute. There is also a town in the middle, where any Sim can live in. Unlike other games, the two universities are located in the same neighborhood. For any Sim wanting to get a higher education, this neighborhood offers it.
8 Mt. Komorebi
Originally a cut idea from The Sims 4, Mt. Komorebi was added in the Snowy Escape expansion pack. It is based on a Japanese village and lets Sims snowboard, climb mountains, and experience snowy fun. There are both residential and vacation lots, meaning players could move their Sim to this neighborhood.
7 Brindleton Bay
This neighborhood was added in Cats & Dogs, providing players with a neighborhood inspired by New England.
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The neighborhood is in love with pets, even electing a stray cat as mayor. There are numerous pet-related activities for players, making this a perfect area for a Sim and their furry friend.
6 Windenburg
Windenburg was added in Get Together and takes inspirited from a Germanic town. Aside from the main city, there is an island full of mansions. One of these mansions is haunted, having caught on fire and killing the original residents. The downtown area looks over the river, also offering easels for a Sim to paint the view.
5 Del Sol Valley
Del Sol Valley was added in Get Famous and takes inspiration from Los Angeles. There are clubs in the business area that requires fame stars to get into, while also having a Walk of Fame. If a Sim gets to 5-star fame, they can put their star down on the walk and cement their fame.
There is also an area reminiscent of the Hollywood Hills, having three massive mansions. When a Sim gets enough fame and money, this is the perfect area to move to show their status.
4 StrangerVille
StrangerVille was added in a game pack of the same name. The neighborhood provides players with a story, requiring them to solve what is wrong with the town. Sims will need to collect intel and infiltrate a lab. Inside the lab, they will find a plant that has been poisoning the population.
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Players will need to battle the plant, having a chance of dying. After it is defeated, the neighborhood will act as normal. If players want, they can start the quests again.
3 Sulani
Sulani was added in Island Living and lets players live on Polynesian-inspired islands. There are three separate islands Sims can live on, with the northern one being for hermits. There is also the threat of volcano eruptions that can damage houses and cause fires on the lot.
2 Batuu
Batuu was added in Journey to Batuu and brings players to a Star Wars planet. Players are able to complete jobs for rebels, the First Order, or for smugglers. Iconic Star Wars characters such as Rey and Kylo Ren can also be met and interacted with. The only downside is that it is a vacation world, meaning Sims cannot move to this neighborhood.
1 San Myshuno
San Myshuno was added in City Living and lets Sims experience life in the big city. The only lots available are apartments, meaning players will need to learn to deal with smaller spaces. There are also festivals that are held each day, ranging from romance to gaming.
There are also collectibles to be found, including posters and snow globes. There are a few different districts in this neighborhood, meaning Sims will find a place to call their own.
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