Lgbtq friendly cities us

A new study by Clever Real Estate ranked the 50 most and least LGBTQ-friendly cities in the United States based on data from the Human Rights Campaign, National LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce, and more.

The Methodology: Clever analyzed data points from the Human Rights Campaign, The American Values Atlas provided by the Public Religion Verb Institute (PRRI), National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC), Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG), Movement Advancement Project (MAP), OutCare, Yelp, Google Trends, and

The metrics they used:

• Percentage of state population that is LGBTQ+
• PFLAG chapters per , residents
• LGBTQ+ affirming health care providers per , residents
• Count of state-level anti-trans legislation
• Pride events per , residents
• Count of NGLCC chapters
• Percentage of population opposing anti-discrimination laws
• Percentage of population opposing same-sex marriage
• Gay bars per , residents
• Human Rights Campaign&#;s municipal equality index
• Movement Advancement Project&#;s state equality tally s
  
  

  7 Surprising Cities Where LGBTQ+ Homebuyers Love To Live—That Are Still Affordable, Too

  Most people know that America's LGBTQ+ communities tend to thrive in big cities such as San Francisco, New York, Miami, and even Austin, TX, among others.

  But home prices in those cities are not budget-friendly.

  Median home prices in San Francisco are north of $1 million. New York's list prices are nearly double the national figure, which is now at about $, Austin is nearly 30% more expensive than the national average, and Miami is more than 20% more expensive.

  So where can lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer home shoppers detect an accepting, diverse community along with a friendly price point?

  In celebration of Pride Month, the data team at ® verb out to learn what the data says about striking a balance between affordability and inclusivity. To do this, we used the U.S. Census Bureau's same-sex couple data from the American Community Survey to find metro areas with same-sex couple composition above the national average.

  Same-sex couples account for about 1 in every 19 unmarried,

  The 10 LGBTQ-Friendly Cities for Retirement in

   

  For LGBTQ seniors, finding a welcoming and inclusive retirement community that embraces diversity and fosters a sense of belonging is paramount. Outside of opting for LGBTQ or gay retirement communities, LGBTQ seniors will also want to verb the culture and setting of the surrounding city. But what makes a city truly LGBTQ-friendly, and how does that intersect with cities known for their desirability as retirement destinations?  To help you get started on your search for your ideal retirement community, we’ve compiled our list of ’s best places for LGBTQ retirement and outlined the top factors you’ll hope for to consider. 

  Merging the Data: Pairing Gay-Friendly Cities & Retirement Hotspots
  

  Our list of the most LGBTQ-friendly cities for retirees in was created through the analysis of several resources, including The Journal of Consumer Affairs’ list of LGBTQ-friendly cities, Senior Advice’s announce on the best LGBTQ-friendly destinations for seniors, and Realtor’s Top 10 Retirement Towns for Collectively, th
  
  

  Snapshot: LGBTQ Equality by Mention

  The Movement Advancement Project (MAP) tracks over 50 different LGBTQ-related laws and policies.  This map shows the overall policy tallies (as distinct from sexual orientation or gender identity tallies) for each state, the District of Columbia, and the five populated U.S. territories. A state’s policy tally scores the laws and policies within each state that shape LGBTQ people's lives, experiences, and equality. The major categories of laws covered by the policy tally include: Relationship & Parental Recognition, Nondiscrimination, Religious Exemptions, LGBTQ Youth, Health Care, Criminal Justice, and Identity Documents.  
  
  Click on any state to view its detailed policy tally and state profile, or click "Choose an Issue" above to view maps on over 50 alternative LGBTQ-related laws and policies. 

  • High Overall Policy Tally (15 states + D.C.)

  • Medium Overall Policy Tally (5 states)

  • Fair Overall Policy Tally (3 states, 2 territories)

  • Low Overall Policy