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The 10 Best—and Cheapest—Cities for LGBTQ Homebuyers, 2022
Pride Month means it’s time to celebrate all things that encourage the dignity, equality, and increased recognition of the LGBTQ community. So go ahead and wave that big, beautiful rainbow flag—and, just maybe, zero in on a place to buy a superb new home.
It’s also the perfect time to pause and recognize that while the United States has come a long way from the 1969 Stonewall riots, which sparked the modern gay rights movement, 2022 is on footpath to break the log for the number of anti-LGBTQ bills introduced in states across the nation, with at least 320 highly restrictive bills pending in state legislatures, according to the rights team Freedom for All Americans.
So, as we do each year, Realtor.com® searched for the most LGBTQ-friendly and affordable cities for homebuyers. We looked well past the big coastal cities famous for their thriving gay scenes—and wildly exorbitant home prices—like New York and San Francisco. Instead, we set our sights on smaller cities that are gay-friendly and budget-friendly, where housing is still modestly priced and the overall community and laws are more welcoming and favorable to les
What are the safest places for homosexual and trans people? See where your state ranks
Which states are the finest and worst for lesbian, gay, attracted to both genders, transgender and gay Americans to reside and work? More and more, it's a question of partisan politics. Here's why.
As Oklahoman legislators push to restrict trans rights and overturn the 2015 Supreme Court verdict legalizing gay marriage, Zane Eaves says his identity as a transgender guy has put a target on his back in his home state.
One of 18,900 trans adults in Oklahoma, Eaves has received death threats, as has his wife of 10 years and their two children.
“All the hatred and political stuff going on” are driving this Oklahoma lifer from the place he was born and raised, Eaves, 35, said. He has only crossed the state line three times in his life, but in recent weeks, he made the difficult decision to move his family to North Carolina to be closer to friends and allies.
“I am just trying to linger alive and hold my marriage,” Eaves said.
Oklahoma ranks 44th in the nation on a list released on June 2 of the most and least welcoming states for lesbian, gay, multi-attracted , transgender and lgbtq+ Americans.
More and more, the question o
Snapshot: LGBTQ Equality by State
The Movement Advancement Undertaking (MAP) tracks over 50 different LGBTQ-related laws and policies. This map shows the overall policy tallies (as separate from sexual orientation or gender self 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 Individuality 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 distinct 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 Tally (10 states, 3 t
The 10 LGBTQ-Friendly Cities for Retirement in 2024
For LGBTQ seniors, finding a welcoming and inclusive retirement community that embraces diversity and fosters a feeling of belonging is paramount. Outside of opting for LGBTQ or gay retirement communities, LGBTQ seniors will also want to examine 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 utopian retirement community, we’ve compiled our list of 2024’s best places for LGBTQ retirement and outlined the top factors you’ll crave to consider.
Merging the Data: Pairing Gay-Friendly Cities & Retirement Hotspots
Our list of the most LGBTQ-friendly cities for retirees in 2024 was created through the assessment of several resources, including The Journal of Consumer Affairs’ 2024 list of LGBTQ-friendly cities, Senior Advice’s 2019 report on the best LGBTQ-friendly destinations for seniors, and Realtor’s Top 10 Retirement Towns for 2024.Collectively, these resources considered mo