I currently live in Richmond VA or have lived in surrounding counties for the better part of the last 10 years. I can see how it might be more alt-white. I work from home so job relocation isnt an issue. Thirty minutes from Baltimore. They even had the FBI press them for police reform because of profiling a few years ago. Single parents in Springfield, Mass. Being from Cali, I miss the mountains and the cooling off in the winter, but the sky here is crystal clear here year round, no pollution, not too crowded for a pretty big city, and there is a lot to do. There is so much to do here. When posed that question, Dr. Lori Martin, a professor of African and African American studies and sociology at Louisiana State University, had this to say: "A livable place for Black women is safe, and for women with children, it is home to schools where all students have access to an excellent education. There are other black people here coming usually from the East coast (Detroit and Chicago) but really all over. Mistake! 34. When looking at the worst states for working moms in 2021, Louisiana takes the top spot due to its poor ranking for quality day-care centers, high gender pay gap and lack of paid family leave. I live in Lemon Grove a black neighborhood with a lot history and green hills about 10 minutes from downtown. Low and behold, I googled this and my mouth dropped. Help! Next year my nest will be empty and Im planning wheres the best place for me to be and get my life back. There arent very many Black people here, and when I visit Seattle it seemed like theres a larger population that I never see. Tampa, St. Pete and Clearwater are better choices for black families. I wouldnt suggest anyone to move to SC. I am considering moving to Florida this year. Amen and amen again. Im originally from Kentucky. Housing looks really affordable but Imm guessing its everyday cost youre referring to? They are nice but Pine Hills/Maitland/Eatonville is where you will find all the black anything. Im 29 in Montgomery Alabama, I have a Bachelors in computer science and a Masters in Information Technology. Blacks are twice as likely to use payday loans, which may be appealing as a temporary fix for cash-flow problems but make it challenging to grow financially. We are looking to move somewhere between Dallas and South Jersey but we also need a good school district and an acceptance of our family. Charles County MD. I could have easily moved to Charlotte. Remone, fascinating response. I appreciate the comments. Try someplace else that is safe for you and your family. Hi Naeema, I am up here in Connecticut. I feel you on this one. I was born and raised in Cleveland. P.S - If you're looking to get some inspiration on being a Black woman abroad I highly suggest reading Black Girl in Paris and The Black Girl's Guide To Living, Loving, & Traveling Abroad I am glad you spoke on this, because I was considering relocating to Atlanta (currently in California). I currently live in Maryland (Moco) but its so expensive here and wanted change as I grew up here. For the past 18 years I have lived very happily in south Florida. Health Insurance (full weight): The difference in percentage points between the rate of Black women ages 18-64 that have health insurance and the rate of health insurance for all other races nationally. I dont believe Ill ever move back, the city is close to looking like LA, but I do miss fresh inexpensive seafood for my gumbo and the teriyaki. Cost if living is not high you can live comfortable! Just know you probably will only make friends through where you work, go to church, attend college or the like. 46. Were from the Midwest so were not used to that. Arguably one of the best places for black families to live in the world. Public transportation is excellent. Hi Lakeita- Im in San Diego I moved here from Boston and love the beaches and weather. Opportunities for Black women were vastly different in many cities geographically close to each other. Amazingly I was able to escape alive and without a prison record. It is not North Carolina. However, if you have money, a good job, etc you can live in the better neighborhoods. San Diego once had a black community but not any more. Its a beautiful place but with a notoriously ugly slave history and good ole boy system still in place, racial tensions will always be high here. We have an mixed young daughter. Atlanta is a super LGBT city. There isnt much Black American owned here unless it is African owned, a hair salon or a barber shop. Paired with a quote from a black traveler's experience. Of the top cities, five out of 10 are located in the Midwest, with Minneapolis, Minnesota; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and Detroit, Michigan, taking first, second and third place, respectively. America is going through a change due to the climate in DC. Please assist with best staffing agencies. My son is 3 and I dont want him to be raised here. Charlotte has more successful African Americans. I am so desperately wanting to relocate, and have the slightest info on were to begin! Honestly I would not recommend Arizona. Oh no, Stephanie J. It is a college town so there are lots of young and.. View nearby homes. This is mostly a gold course, elderly community. Arguments For And Against. Do you know how much they pay? Definitely not black! In place of . I have heard great things about the HBCUs. Arizona didnt even make it one year with me. My family and I are trying to figure out where to go. African American and Caribbean Families, How About Seattle, Washington? Best Neighborhoods Best ZIP Codes BEST PLACES TO LIVE IN. Have been living in Nashville, TN the past 20 years, absolutely love it! Than 20 to 25 min, you are in VA. Its the best of both worlds. Working in the Human Service Field you shouldnt have any issues finding employment. I found that to be quite curious as well. I live in Dallas, Texas and have since 1982. A strong sense of community to be accountable for the future of black children and the cost of living is fair. My son whose 13, wants to pursue his music career. Its boring and lacks AA culture. There are great Black churches (including Second Baptist) but suburban teachers were not accustomed to black students at the time. Ive lived in Charlotte for over 25 years then moved to the smaller area of Concord where the schools are better. Yet no state is better represented among the top metros for black women's overall outcomes than North Carolina, where Raleigh, Greensboro-High Point, and Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia come in at. About Disney? 2. Orlando is heavily populated by Hispanics, Puerto Ricans to be exact. My son, his wife and four sons live in Amherst, a suburb of Buffalo. My daughter is very kind and sweet. I mean I was thinking about moving to Seattle but maybe not now. Reading a lot of the comments, there appears to be hope in places like: Houston, Hampton, Raleigh, Durham and Dallas. I currently live in the midwest but want a better economic and diverse area. I live in California. Just look at you young and beautiful! What an awesome post! Lots of seniors. This is an increase from 1990 levels, when there were about . Best places for black people to live. I currently live in Richmond. I was very surprised not to see ATL on this list. Neighboring cities in Northern Virginia are also excellent for Muslim families and singles. We have great jobs but I would say that Seattle is a very isolating city. Yes. Im currently looking to move after roughly 5 years of being here. Without further ado here are the best cities for black women to live around the world. Find your comfort zone and wait out the madness!! Good luck with whatever decision you make, God bless you. Hey, I live in Maryland and I want to move to North Carolina in 2023, between Charlotte, Durham, and Raleigh what would work for a black family of 4 (3 year old twin boys)? Jobs are better, they pay better and they are a little more progressive in culture. I am always willing to pay a little bit more to live in peace and safety. There is a low unemployment rate, wonderful job opportunities, and the schools in Raleigh are some of the best. Im a single mom of a 13 year old boy living in Maryland. Hope this information helps you with your decision. 11! The typical single mother household in McAllen earns just $17,162 a year, approximately $9,000 less than the median income among all single mother households nationwide and $13,000 less. I just want to move somewhere different because my children are all grown and Im divorced. Hi! While New York City is one of the most expensive places to raise a family, it is one of the best cities for single mothers because of its universal pre-K programs and public transit. Do you know anything about that area? We have all 4 seasons. Great commute times because the city is on a grid a lot of free activities for kids. Figure out your expertise and what you bring to the table. If you're looking for a breakdown of cities in Georgia ranked by criteria that most would agree make a place a great spot for finding a single person (and potentially love), this is an accurate list. I have 3 children but two are ages thirteen and three. Southern California is where I want to be. We have two daughters one son. Single mom with kids in different colleges and different states. Hi, I came across this site and comments. I moved to Seattle from Nashville about a year ago. Does anyone have any suggestions of which states is the safest for older people? The houses and apartments are nice too. Im planning to relocate from Milwaukee, WI (too cold, utilities very high, segregated) after 13 years to Charlotte, NC. This is a great city. I currently live in Atlanta and am desperately trying to leave. We go to San Diego two or three times a year, six hour drive. Best Places 2022-2023 Rank: 118. Right. I think I have to really start praying on that. The ranking includes analysis of income, poverty rate, homeownership, educational attainment, and health insurance gaps between Black women and the entire population nationally and locally. There Are Lots Of Opportunities For A Black Family In Lansing, Michigan, 8. I am in Williamston NC and I am the process of moving out a year after I arrived. I moved here from Atlanta. Im an a single mother currently living in Raleigh. Ohio is still very segregated in all three major cities. Definitely look at Tennessee, hear a lot of positive feedback when it comes to the cost of living for the elderly. Even before the pandemic, Black women were underpaid nearly $50 billion in forfeited wages, the Economic Policy Institute reported. Its definitely very much a young college, trendy city. The crime needs improvement from my research. Black Female Homeownership (full weight): This factor comprises three metrics. Traffic has become horrible! The people dont speak or seem to know how to interact and it rains 9 months out of 12. Its always listed on the best of lists as of late. Ive heard of Chesterfield in Richmond but have seen very negative posts on Richmond, so it seems Virginia or Charlotte are the ones to look into. Nearby Maryland is one of the best places for African American wealth. Thank you much. I know its hard, but you are uniquely qualified to win this thing. I understand why Richmond, VA continues to make these list economically, but as far as culture and things for black people to do, its very boring. If you can get employment, and find a nice place to stay, the summertime festivities are excellent. I live an hour away from San Antonio and know for a fact that it is very beautiful but not diverse. I am constantly in situations where Im the only Black person in the room and Im not finding as many opportunities. MoneyGeek interviewed Dr. Ukanwa and other experts to elaborate on the unique challenges that Black women face and the solutions to help them. Im here now and desperately trying to leave. I agree, Mike and Remone. Do you have any suggestions on jobs, elementary schools and housing areas? Dallas, Texas Index Score: 62.36/100 One Bedroom Average Rent: $1,220 Yelp results for nightlife/square mile: 5 Percent of population age 20-30: 17% Median age: 32.6 Unemployment rate: 3.6% Male/Female ratio: 0.984 Percent of population unmarried: 54% In Stamford, CT, Black women made one-third of what white men do, meaning a Black woman would need to work until December 29th, 2022, to earn the equivalent of a white mans 2020 pay. Hawaii and Idaho have the second and third lowest rates of single parenting, both at about 26 percent. I live in Raleigh NC and theres plenty to do for families, and the schools are excellent. Did you get any more info on Charlotte or Raleigh? I thought Richmond was supposed to be going through some type of revival? The love and hate thing is real here for northerners but, if you have plans to own property, rent a home or buy a home you can definitely do that here. Columbus also has the education choice program, where they will pay the tuition of private schools if school accepts the program, which many do. We have been thinking South Carolina, so we will be between both sides. Black women who live here are not only doing well in work, but find more options in. I havent nailed anything down for sure yet. I would love to have twins, girls especially. What about the neighboring towns outside of Orlando? Good times ahead! Hows the state for a 29 year old single female? Black folks arent treated with the most respect here therefore there arent a lot of respected black owned businesses. To rank the Best Cities for Black Women, MoneyGeek analyzed data from the American Community Survey, MoneyGeeks Safest Cities and Safest Small Cities and Towns studies, and the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Not exactly sure what youre looking for for your family, but as far as African-American culture, it definitely is not Arizona. The black people here are very few and far between. I live in Scottsdale, and you are right, I hate it here. Orlandohas a developing housing market and great job opportunities that arent only at Disney World. Not all counties are good and the good counties are becoming questionable. The job market is best in Medical Science and its easy to get a AA degree through Community Colleges to work in a lab. Black folks are doing well and there is a togetherness here however, we are a melting pot which I love. Parent of elementary school girl. Thoughts? In contrast, Corpus Christi, Texas, ranked lowest for Black women. So peacockbleu your feedback on this site was very helpful. Hi Robbin, kind of wondering where do new Englanders head to when moving LOL. Having my kids in the best school is a must thats why Ive stayed put. Im from NC and wouldnt go to some areas. I spent 10 years in Columbus Ohio the cost of living is very fair as far as schools go. They own their own home. My choice on places to live is the central coast. 10 Best Cities In America For Black Families To Live 2023, Should You Aim To Buy Your Own House? We want to live where both of us could thrive and settle. I would love to know what your decision was because I am considering moving here. Seattle has a long history of segregation and now struggles with gentrification. To me it is what you make of it in some places while in others its not. Hi, Im a single mom with a 4 year old boy looking to move to Texas in about a year or two. It doesnt look too bad. The people here are unbelievably kind, and helpful. Does anyone know much about San Diego? Was thinking SC or North Carolina, but worried about some areas in those states may be rather behind. I know for Durham (despite the bad media rap) was pretty much a utopia for black families. Get the latest news 24/7 on The Black Information Network. We lived in Mesa Arizona for years. I had the same feelings about crime and schools but now I am stuck, not knowing what to do. Crime is also awful throughout the city. If you want 55+ in Florida, great communities in Port St. Lucie. Ive lived in Columbus Ohio most of my life and will be 60 this year. Im a single mom about 2 hours out of Raleigh in Wilmington. I also love that theres so many musicians in the city (not just country music). I know Santa Barbara is beautiful. On the other hand the state has an excellent selection of public schools. And possibly, start a business (also, eventually start a family). They take care of their seasoned population. You dont see too many of us out and about. My son is looking for a place where he can get a graphic and visual arts internship. 34.13. Jefferson. Its an employment mecca, which has some of every stable and trending industry. Lived in Cincinnati 15 years and didnt like it. I heard of that too. I disagree with San Antonio being diverse. Rent is crazy high and cost of living will eat-up a paycheck. I would not recommend it for anyone (especially with children). Cities considered had a Black woman population of at least 100,000. So far, on the top of my list are Raleigh and/or Charlotte NC. Cost of living is pretty good. The metro area has repeatedly been recognized as the happiest, healthiest city in the U.S. It can be challenging to find good paying jobs, but not impossible. Wake County has the best schools. Everyone behaves like robots and youre in Smallsville. I have a very sweet and sensitive child and the schools here are great!. I am a single black woman. There are cultural enticements galore. My children are mixed and while I have done a lot of research some is very contradictory. Orlando, Florida. Ive been in Atlanta for 35 years. Minneapolis was on my list. Lots of park walking trails, restaurants, gyms, libraries, a mall, very diverse in age, race, income. I would like a safe state for black families, good jobs, good school system, activities for everyone. He is pretty good so we decided to push his career. Any good suggestions? Nashville is a WONDERFUL PLACE FOR FAMILIES. I hate it, the 9 months of rain is so depressing. Assistant Professor of Marketing, Marshall School of Business, University of Southern California, Professor of African and African American Studies and Sociology at Louisiana State University, Certified Community Planner and LEED Green Associate, Assistant Professor, Yale School of Public Health, Assistant Professor of Sociology and Urban Studies at Barnard College. Tracey, did you find your spot? Houston Source: Public domain Overall SnackAbility 4 /10 He has a very diverse group of friends. Disparities in pay between white men and Black women mean local Equal Pay Days are different in cities across the country. I started making it a habit that before I move somewhere I always look up the school ratings first. I do like the school system but outside of that its not very diverse. Any thoughts? I love Seattle! Any suggestions? Ive lived all over NC since the 80s. But we persevered and overcame them, just as you must! I was stationed in Europe and Im ready to leave the U.S. altogether. I live in CT. Required fields are marked *, document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a0b373aef3ce7327debff457dacebd88" );document.getElementById("if75a4498f").setAttribute( "id", "comment" );Comment *, Careers Contact Us Privacy Policy CookiePolicy Win. Although no place is completely without inequality or injustice, we have researched some of the cities where Black individuals and families are thriving. Most folks that migrate here live in the suburbs because they cannot afford to live in the city if truth be told. Thanks. And now 4 percent of kids live with a single father, up from 1 percent in 1960. . I left New York 18 years ago, after 44 years of living in and growing up on Long Island. The views expressed are the opinions and insights of the individual contributors. It is beautiful with good schools, 20 to 25 min, outside of Washington DC. From job opportunities to cultural representation, these are the 10 best cities for Black families in the U.S. Close to Baltimore, DC and Virginia. Lansing isn't just the capital of Michigan, it's an unsuspecting haven for Black families too. Anybody have any suggestions on a warmer climate because this isnt it. Im considering Orlando, so would love to know why. I know your comment was from 18 but hopefully youll get this. My best friend moved to Laveen after years in Phoenix. My brother just moved there a few years ago and loves it. Why? Or is it not the safest for a single AA woman in her 50s? Each. Move to LA or Maryland. While the socioeconomic realities of our current time touch all corners of the country, there are pockets of the U.S. where the wealth gap narrows and Black women have more opportunities. 20 mins from Baltimore and 35 from DC. Im from Durham, and was very surprised to see Raleigh on the list. I am originally from Atlanta but would like to learn more about your comment and sentiments. Were thinking of making a move that way, the kids love the Kissimmee, Davenport area. We are a small family of three looking for the safest place to raise my African American boy as well. Please tell me more. Any suggestions? I am a single mother in my early 30s, with a teenage son. High paying jobs and a very good school system. Im here in Phoenix Az from Indiana and the blacks here are strange and wont speak. Never experienced this in Florida. My twins attend college online and Im fearing for my youngest. Florida, Mississippi, Alabama and surrounding southern states. There are people who have lived on the same street as us for over 10 years and we dont even know their names or hardly see them but thats the NY way of life and its OK with us. Two hours from any major city in the USA is good ol boy territory my sister. Small back then and even smaller now. For example we have a membership at Cosi and it is one of our favorite places to take our toddlers. Lansing isnt just the capital of Michigan, its an unsuspecting haven for Black families too. I first moved to Seattle in 1998 for grad school from Brooklyn. The cost of living here is very high and getting even higher. After having my twins we moved to Tacoma to buy a house in 2003. MoneyGeek ranked 200 cities with populations greater than 65,000 from the best to the worst for Black women. Good luck! Im open to pretty much any area, as long as there is room to thrive. No area for black people in America will be without its challenges in racial harmony. Montgomery county (living near silver spring) is great. I am looking to relocate with my two children and was convinced that the west coast would be more diverse than Massachusetts. I visited Charlotte and did not like it. Also, possibly Florida. Hi Stephanie, There are a lot of free activities for kids and families. Florida? Cloud, clermont all great places near Orlando. Theres lots to do. Any suggestions from anyone living in any of these recommended states or cities? Also note there are great surrounding cities. She purchased a home and she and her daughter are thriving. When I was living in the city, being the mother of a black boy, the only choice for my way of thinking was to put him in a private school, or to home school. I like to bike, jog and take walks without having to go to a trail. My cousin lives here and I thought I needed to be closer to family. I enjoyed this article, while my state was not mentioned, the Great State of Maryland (Lol), which is the birthplace of Grace Brooks, Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglas and Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall. I moved to Bay area, CA for college and I would rather stay in Bay then WA. I moved to Columbus back in 1997, and the experience has been rather pleasant. Im from Detroit MI, here in AZ, too hot lol. The cost of living here is more expensive now as opposed to when I first moved here but its well worth it. Sure, Orlando is known for Disney World and other big theme parks but entertainment options arent the only reason its a nice play for Black families to live. I want to get an opinion on Texas? I have grown up here and spent 3 years living in Tacoma Washington and I have lived in North Carolina in a small town called Murfreesboro. With an excellent reputation and personal brand, people will start to seek you out rather than the other way around. After a year of applying for several positions in LA & no luck, I am still anxious to get out of the Midwest and its treacherous winters. Im from Houston and were very friendly here for the most part. This combination results in low-wage jobs and a significant wealth gap: Black women who work full-time, year-round earn 62 cents for every one dollar white men earn working full-time, year-round. We have lots of black culture! I have countless stories about how other black woman (and men), look at me like Im crazy because I said hi or smiled at them! She loves creating content that inspires financial empowerment. We have a small, black, son and want to leave before he reaches school age. Great for raising a family with Raleigh coming in second in my opinion. Like Houston, very good economy reasonable cost of living culture but its a hot place for singles! Here's a look at the most boring cities in Georgia according to the data: Vidalia.
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