Owned a frame , I could hear the neighbors next door. Noise transmission was an issue.

When we moved here full-time, concrete block was a must have - very quiet.
12 years, we painted it once, filled a few cracks, easy stuff. My vote is concrete.

I don't know, but you could have had some construction defects. The building code has minimum requirements for exterior wall insulation R values and for sound transmission, STC ratings. They may vary a little, but they should be basically the same regardless of the type of construction materials used.

We have a poured concrete home if you remember the fable “I’ll Huff and puff and blow your house down”
Concrete block or poured.

Not all framed homes have Vinyl siding. We have hardie board.

No worries about hurricane, it the tornadoes they have been destructive for manufacture, stick, block, and Mallory

Most within TV are vinyl.

I have not seen Hardie Cement Board siding in TV. Where at?

We’ve had both here in The Villages with the same square footage. There’s been virtually no difference in electric usage or noise issues.

Concrete vs. wood: Which is more soundproof? — Acuslat.

Also, the R-value of an 8" CMU block wall is about 1 (basically nothing). So the walls need to have basically the same insulation added for code as stick built. So 8" concrete block with intermittent concrete filling would almost definitely have more sound insulation than 2x4 or 2x6 with insulation and OSB or plywood sheathing. I would be if the stick built house meets sound insulation standards, the block wall far exceeds them.

There's at least one person in TV I've heard of, who replaced their Vinyl Siding with Hardie Board. Great product, but very pricey.

I had both. I find the block to be MORE maintenance. The bigger thing is the view and neighborhood. I left Citrus Grove for the view - only. I bought in Newell instead of Richmond BECAUSE of the proximity of the great people of Citrus Grove. But I will say the retail and construction issues are still meaningful - but improving.

Also remember the value of a vinyl vs block. When we built, our original model was 20,000 more as a block vs a vinyl.
Went with block because I looked up snakes in exterior vinyl walls...

Absolutely

My house is frame. The windows effect what you hear from outside. Double-pane windows are the norm in T V and fixes any noise. I don't hear anything through my frame walls or windows.

Noisy outside? The garbage truck is the only thing I hear inside the house. Advise, check to see where the turnpike is in relation to the property as it will increase noise on your patios. Check to see if you have an ABnB nextdoor and disrespectful visitors. Many other factors cause the outside enjoyment of your home to be less desireable than the frame walls creating a less than desireable interior experience.