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We explore the determinants of perceived neighborhood quality, emphasizing the nexus between two distinct but correlated dimensions along which individuals evaluate their neighborhoods: satisfaction, traditionally viewed as a cognitive judgement based on the attainment of some standard or aspiration, and attachment, which relates to an a¤ective evaluation. We estimate a bi-variate probit model, using data from the British Household Panel Survey (BHPS). Signi…cant residual correlation is estimated, which suggests that satisfaction and attachment tap both cognitive and a¤ective aspects of individual attitudes. In addition, average satisfaction and attachment at the neighborhood-level emerge as crucial determinants of individual responses.

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