The cost of living is constantly going up, its almost as high as California. They are all suburbs of the area with the best schools. Southern California is where I want to be. 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 am starting my third chapter in life. Florida? I am looking to move to a much less expensive, safe, predominantly black retirement community in another state. Also what are the safest area to live? The cities of Suffolk, Chesapeake, and Virginia Beach, VA. are hiring and seeking more AAs in a highly AA populated metro. We want to live where both of us could thrive and settle. Please note, the cost of living anywhere in NY is high though. Im from Detroit MI, here in AZ, too hot lol. I also love that theres so many musicians in the city (not just country music). Orlandohas a developing housing market and great job opportunities that arent only at Disney World. You can definitely tell its the south. Hello Tracey, Im a single mom. MoneyGeek interviewed Dr. Ukanwa and other experts to elaborate on the unique challenges that Black women face and the solutions to help them. We have lots of black culture! Im a Cali girl and although I love Cali, Im thinking about heading out. If I could find a great diverse friendly school in South Cali, I would be gone. I hate it, the 9 months of rain is so depressing. Just because a place is LGBT doesnt automatically make it not a good place. Im a New Yorker so I think Ill check it out. It is a melting pot but still not enough diversity or culture. Just know you probably will only make friends through where you work, go to church, attend college or the like. Less access to economic opportunities puts Black women at a disadvantage in building wealth. Im originally from Florida but I chose to stay in Seattle/Tacoma after I got out of the Army in order to co-parent with my ex. 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. They take care of their seasoned population. You are absolute right Remone. 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. With an excellent reputation and personal brand, people will start to seek you out rather than the other way around. I thank Seattle for the education and professional mannerism because people are lacking that big time in South Florida. My doctor told me he tells all his African American patients to start a vitamin D supplement because we wont get what we need in that climate. I now want to move somewhere warmer and with a larger community of Black folks and other people of color, that is safe and less expensive. We can safely plan outdoor BBQs mid July and summer is over in September. She loves creating content that inspires financial empowerment. Wondering, where to go in Cali; Ladara heights, Baldwin hills, where?? Theres lots to do. 11 has single brothers too. I am originally from Memphis, but currently live in Nashville.I have an 8 year-old son, and a 4 year old son, who has Down syndrome. Florida is the way to go! Any suggestions? In contrast, Corpus Christi, Texas, ranked lowest for Black women. However, how are the MD elementary, middle, and high school system? Here in Ohio they make sure you know you are black and if I sound hurt, it is because I am and very much ready to move. It is pretty much non black here and there is 0 culture! It is diverse. I dont think that this is a good place for African American owned businesses, since I dont see many. Four season locations also welcome for consideration. Tracey, I am in Florida in SWFL, it is cheap here and real state is booming. Not exactly sure what youre looking for for your family, but as far as African-American culture, it definitely is not Arizona. I am looking for great school systems, friendly, and thriving environments for my kids and I. Things are costly and you dont get the service for your money. I am in Williamston NC and I am the process of moving out a year after I arrived. I was the only black woman working in dispatch and I felt it. Thank you much. I currently reside in Memphis Tn. Especially the small black population. Im thinking about homeschooling him or putting him in a private school. I have two girls and one boy. Floridians cant afford to go there unless you work there. Suburban cities of large metropolitan areas ranked highest. Born and raised in the Henrico County of Richmond Va. Good zip codes, 23229, 23238, 23228, 23060 23059. So it was very weird to see that black people dont speak. Nevada is at the top of my list right now. Black folks are doing well and there is a togetherness here however, we are a melting pot which I love. Live in Chicago need I say more? Family fall festivals and summers that are humid but not unbearable, Richmond is a great place for families in general. But there are tools and resources that can provide Black women economic opportunities and empowerment. They even had the FBI press them for police reform because of profiling a few years ago. #19 Best Places to Raise a Family in Massachusetts. Thanks in advance if I get some tips. Disparities in pay between white men and Black women mean local Equal Pay Days are different in cities across the country. Black folks arent treated with the most respect here therefore there arent a lot of respected black owned businesses. Tracey, did you find your spot? If youre looking to move here, its important to note that Lansing is much smaller than any of the other cities discussed on this list. Can someone tell me whats a safe area. The crime needs improvement from my research. Thinking about moving down there. MoneyGeek ranked 200 cities with populations greater than 65,000 from the best to the worst for Black women. We evaluated those dimensions using 17 relevant metrics, which are listed below with their corresponding weights. Cost of housing is pretty expensive (in my opinion 400K for most homes in nice neighborhoods), so too expensive for me. Wondering what is the safest city for black singles, with entertainment and good schools. A visit is cool, but dont linger. I second that. We want to be close to LA but not too close. 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. Columbus also has the education choice program, where they will pay the tuition of private schools if school accepts the program, which many do. Im a black woman and I was thinking about moving there. 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! America was moving forward and now its moving backwards!! Great for raising a family with Raleigh coming in second in my opinion. Can you specify some really nice communities in Cali for a single mom with 8 year old boys? 46. I was very surprised not to see ATL on this list. The cost of living here is more expensive now as opposed to when I first moved here but its well worth it. I do like the school system but outside of that its not very diverse. Youve been doing this for about 15 years. If you dont mind year round heat and humidity, South Florida is one of the best places in the country to raise black kids. Although you will likely miss having four seasons, at least you wont ever have to worry about shoveling snow! Im originally from Kentucky. Its very over crowded and housing is very expensive. I have heard of African Americans moving abroad. Hello, is there anymore information that you could provide about Ohio for a young black family. I currently live in the midwest but want a better economic and diverse area. So I chose to home school. Florida is getting lots of negative press. I would not recommend it for anyone (especially with children). My nonverbal, autistic 3 year old was burned under clothes at a public school preschool program. Even if you could tell me some good zip codes to start looking into that would help out a lot! Were originally from Virginia so that is not an option. Hi Lakeita- Im in San Diego I moved here from Boston and love the beaches and weather. My choice on places to live is the central coast. Top 5 cities overall for Black women: Washington, D.C. Boston Baltimore Raleigh Dallas Worst 5 cities overall: Cleveland Pittsburgh Augusta Milwaukee Detroit Top 5 for educational outcomes: Washington, D.C. Baltimore Los Angeles Greensboro, NC Riverside Worst 5 for educational outcomes: Cleveland Pittsburgh Augusta Philadelphia Las Vegas Ive been here six years to long. This is exactly why many people either dont end up buying, or even if they have the money, dont want to buy. Where is great for a single Black Muslim woman? They have a whole little city in their section. Definitely experienced it. The people who live here are very nice and all seem to be upper-middle class. I plan to leave. Any thoughts on a good city & school system In Dallas or Houston thats a great diverse place to raise my black boy? Income disparity is a key measure of how well Black women are doing today. Blacks mostly live in Denver and not Colorado Springs . Best Places 2022-2023 Rank: 118. If you and your family grew up in Seattle, you better believe everyone knows who you are, however, gentrification moved a lot of black folks further South or away. I agree, Mike and Remone. Hi, my husband is from Dallas. My suggestion would be Fayette or Coweta countys. I am a married mother of three sons. I have done some research and visited 3 cities in the state. You get in where you fit in and hopefully find some good white friends to bond with. They dont speak and will just look at you. I want to get an opinion on Texas? MoneyGeek analyzed data on income, the cost of crime, homeownership and poverty levels from 200 cities across the United States to rank the best and worst cities for Black women to live and financially flourish in. I moved to Seattle from Nashville about a year ago. The city had an especially high time score and workplace protection score. Cities considered had a Black woman population of at least 100,000. I want to live someplace where I can have fun, sun and meet men my age that want to get married and play with grandchildren in a few years. Will not move there. Im not religious, but the black gospel scene is huge as well (many gospel singers make Nashville home). I dont agree with the statement about cbus not having respected black owned businesses. The best books about Black motherhood include "Becoming" by Michelle Obama, "Mom & Me & Mom" by Maya Angelou, "Red at the Bone" by Jacqueline Woodson and more. I live in Philadelphia PA now and hate it. Maybe its just my own experience, but there is a strong exclusion of Black folks in the city. Im not. Dallas, Texas. 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. The Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island area of Florida is situated on the Gulf of Mexico, giving its single-parent families plenty of opportunities for sun and water-soaked fun. 10. However we recently moved to an area of Charlotte NC and LOVE it here. If economic policies were enacted to help Black women achieve more economically, what might they be? Not the case. I moved here from KY and love it. What about the weather in North Dakota? I am looking to relocate with my two children and was convinced that the west coast would be more diverse than Massachusetts. I moved to Bay area, CA for college and I would rather stay in Bay then WA. West Virginia. I live in Chicago and despite the bad press, I love it here. Can go to DC, visit some of the best shows and entertainment. Weve lived here 5 years and its a great place to raise a family with lots to do. I think it is more diverse here than it was when I moved here more than 20 years ago. Hi, Ive been considering moving to Maryland after graduation. In our neighborhood on our actual street we have white, black, Hispanic, mixed, Muslim, Asian and Jewish families all next door to one another. There is so much to do here. I was considering Columbus, Ohio or some place in Georgia but have my apprehensions about going south. I want safe, friendly, affordable with activities geared towards the mature population. Shauna, I have friends of the family who live in Wilmington and love it. I moved to Portland from DC and am moving back. The factors were calculated as follows: Safety (full weight): Safety was based on the per capita cost of crime calculated in MoneyGeeks Safest Cities series. I live in Atlanta and I love it here. In your travels, where would you consider living? But thats horrible for young couples looking for their first home. Howard county. Where is a safe area for a young single black mother to raise a child? Next year my nest will be empty and Im planning wheres the best place for me to be and get my life back. What country have you considered? Naeema- I recommend (and live in) Durham/Raleigh area. What would you recommend to Black women trying to find a livable city? Also, how is the weather? The winters are too cold and the summers can be too hot and humid. What are steps Black women can take to close their own personal gap? I was thinking about moving to Western New York (Buffalo/Niagara area). Westerville and Reynoldsburg Pickerington have a lot of diversity and the schools are great. I would really like more information about Columbus as far the school system and entrepreneurship for African Americans. Overall great information. When the new police chief was appointed and crime dropped to an all time low, I finally made the move. Employment (full weight): The difference in percentage points between the Black female employment rate and the white male employment rate in the locality. Single parents in Springfield, Mass. What areas in Florida are safest (as far as crime and natural disasters)? Addison Source: Wikipedia User Mahanga | CC BY-SA 3.0 Overall SnackAbility 8 /10 Population: 15,302 Median Age: 32.2 Married households: 9.0% Households with kids: 16.9% More on Addison: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data 2. Also, if your children are kind they will have a hard time making friends here. There is a decent black population and the city is not too big. Arguably one of the best places for black families to live in the world. Of course the farther you get from the city, the less blacks you will see. Its expensive here, but if you do the research and plan well you can make it here. I lived in Seattle for a while before packing a bag after my lease was up and getting out. I lived and raised my children in Greensboro. If you want 55+ in Florida, great communities in Port St. Lucie. Chapel Hill/Carrboro schools considered best in the state. Hows the state for a 29 year old single female? Looking to move. Cloud, clermont all great places near Orlando. I have an eight year old son and 19 year old daughter. I love the countryside. If you like the north, Maryland, Howard County. Thank you so much in advance. Not big cities! Hi Lisa, if your son is interested in graphic and visual arts, then NYC would be the place to move to. And unless the majority of your circle is anything other than your own kind (black), your an outcast for the most part. Im currently looking to move after roughly 5 years of being here. Im so happy to have come across this site! I would suggest Maryland with the exception of Baltimore. The quality of life here is amazing. Any suggestions? I am from Philadelphia, born and raised. Close to Baltimore, DC and Virginia. I use to stay in Cincinnati and people always stated that Columbus was not for African Americans to stay. Im in Raleigh and I wholeheartedly agree. Here's a look at the most boring cities in Georgia according to the data: Vidalia. 2. Im right there with you. I would greatly appreciate it! If you can get employment, and find a nice place to stay, the summertime festivities are excellent. In place of . Arguably one of the best places for black families to live in the world. Im 29 in Montgomery Alabama, I have a Bachelors in computer science and a Masters in Information Technology. I want so bad to get out of California! Move to LA or Maryland. Jobs are better, they pay better and they are a little more progressive in culture. We are judged harshly and many places I have traveled mostly south, when I speak and they look at me like I spoke out of turn. For many, buying a house will be the biggest purchase they ever make. Im thinking about Houston, Dallas or the Carolinas. People are friendly and respectful. Hi! I wouldnt suggest anyone to move to SC. I have been living in Durham my whole life, and was thinking of retiring somewhere else. 34.13. However, I wouldnt count the whole state out. What city/county schools are best? I love Seattle! Paired with a quote from a black traveler's experience. Rounding out the top five best and worst metros for Black women's overall outcomes were Boston, Baltimore, Raleigh, and. I thought Richmond was supposed to be going through some type of revival? Atlanta is great but over populated and expensive. The gap between the two groups is significantly large. I want to move back west. 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. Thank you! Raleigh/Durham is on my radar but real estate is moving fast and expensive down there and they dont have the beautiful pre-1940 stock of houses I love to be surrounded by. Arguments For And Against. Hi beautiful people Im a middle aged single mother of four. San Diego is beautiful but conservative by California standards and Im sure black people could thrive, they could anywhere, but it would in be in spite of that blackness. Than 20 to 25 min, you are in VA. Its the best of both worlds. This is so true! Housing looks really affordable but Imm guessing its everyday cost youre referring to? You cannot get to anything in a reasonable time and I mean that literally. What an awesome post! Chapel Hill Hated it! I am constantly in situations where Im the only Black person in the room and Im not finding as many opportunities. 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. She purchased a home and she and her daughter are thriving. I have heard great things about the HBCUs. I was born and raised in Boston too Robbin. I currently live in Atlanta and am desperately trying to leave. Please tell me more. But where to go? Im an African American male who was born, raised, and educated in the south. Definitely look at Tennessee, hear a lot of positive feedback when it comes to the cost of living for the elderly. Just beware that we do get the occasional hurricane and the teacher pay here is one of the worst in the nation (in case youre planning to teach here). Let me know if you need more info or help if your decide to move. Howard county is also very good. Its an over-crowded, young peoples place. There arent very many Black people here, and when I visit Seattle it seemed like theres a larger population that I never see. Another big plus to Tennessee, theres no State or Local Payroll Taxes which yielded me a 7% raise when I moved here from Ohio! I relocated to Raleigh from Michigan 12 years ago. Arizona didnt even make it one year with me. Southfield, outside of Detroit; New Rochelle, a suburb of New York City; and Missouri City, a suburb of Houston, ranked highest in the analysis. Hello, I came across this site by accident also. Reasons why? Chesapeake or VA Beach, VA. would serve you well Ms Celeste. Im 3rd generation Washingtonian DC, and there are so many places for everyone to live from the suburbs of Maryland and Northern Virginia to DC and nearby Baltimore. I would love to have twins, girls especially. Repeat. Also, unless you are an entrepreneur or have a track record in leadership roles, the job market can be difficult to navigate. My only complaint is that Black culture is definitely on the back burner here, but if youre looking for safety, amenities, and an overall sense of positivity and well-being, Nashville is hard to beat. Especially housing. Why is San Diego not a great option for black families in your opinion? Durham, Greensboro, Winston-Salem and especially Charlotte are great places. Im in LA and feel the same way. The Miami / South Florida area has four cities ranked lowest for Black women and one of the best cities for Black Women in the top five.
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