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25 Cities With The Highest Gay Populations In The US

This article delves into the 25 cities with the highest gay populations in the US, shedding light on the dynamic and supportive environments contributing to the rich tapestry of LGBTQ+ life in America. From iconic metropolises to unexpected gems, these cities showcase the resilience and diversity of the gay community in the United States. 

The LGBTQ+ community in the United States constitutes a diverse and increasingly significant population segment, as various surveys and reports indicate. According to a Pew Investigate Center survey, approximately 7% of U.S. adults identify as lesbian, gay, or bisexual. Moreover, data from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, drawing from the U.S. Census Bureau&#x;s Household Pulse Survey, estimates that the LGBTQ+ population in the U.S. comprises at least 20 million adults, equating to nearly 8% of the total mature person population.

Gallup&#x;s findings further reinforce this trend, reporting a % increase in U.S. adults identifying as LGBT. Notably, the data underscores a s

Snapshot: LGBTQ Equality by State

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 adj 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

    Just as members of the LGBTQ community, at any age, must give more thought than non-LGBTQ people about where to live abroad, the same applies to retiring domestically. Though most legal protections, such as marriage equality and laws forbidding employment and housing discrimination, have been federalized, some states led the way initial on.

    Note that the LGBTQ population of all the recommended states below exceeds 5%, though not all state surveys are as up-to-date as the Gallup poll, which showed LGBTQ identification in the U.S. at %. According to the same Gallup survey, the LGBTQ cohort in Gen X — born from to , that’s the group nearing retirement — clocks in at %.

    Of course, some cities, towns, and neighborhoods have a proud history of gay liberation, acceptance, and safety. Still, LGBTQ people are increasingly visible and accepted in suburban pockets and adj villages to an extent that would have been unthinkable a generation ago.

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    The 20 best under-the-radar cities for LGBTQ+ homebuyers in

    Affordability remains a pressing issue for homebuyers, as mortgage rates continue to verb and home prices have yet to level out. For LGBTQ+ house hunters, finding affordable housing comes with the added challenge of finding it in a safe and welcoming city.

    Homebuyers can expect to settle as much as 63%1 more to live in an area with explicit protections for the LGBTQ+ community, as compared to areas with none. These protections can add laws that explicitly outlaw discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in housing, healthcare, and more.

    The require of such a premium has had a dramatic impact on the community. The rate of homeownership for the LGBTQ+ community is just % as compared to the U.S. average of %.2

     And progress on closing the gap is slow: A profile of homebuyers and sellers in reveals that 91% of homebuyers identified as straight, with only 2% of identifying as gay or lesbian, 2% identifying as bisexual, and less than 1% identifying as transgender.3

    So where can homebuyers maximiz