I want to move to CO but the housing cost is extremely high. The same goes for Phoenix, Arizona. The city had an especially high time score and workplace protection score. Visited Seattle for three days before a cruise. Im going to check Seattle out, sounds like a great place to live. Do you have any suggestions on jobs, elementary schools and housing areas? Atlanta is good but I think its an ideal city for black singles. Can you specify some really nice communities in Cali for a single mom with 8 year old boys? 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. I currently live in the midwest but want a better economic and diverse area. I am trying to decide where to move. There is beautiful Centennial Park, (which is the site of the Parthenon), which puts every park in Atlanta to shame. Im from Houston and were very friendly here for the most part. Orlandohas a developing housing market and great job opportunities that arent only at Disney World. 1. Was thinking SC or North Carolina, but worried about some areas in those states may be rather behind. It was my 7 year old daughter and myself. I have heard great things about the HBCUs. Shauna, I have friends of the family who live in Wilmington and love it. Black folks arent treated with the most respect here therefore there arent a lot of respected black owned businesses. Florida is getting lots of negative press. Please tell me more. Do research and visit. Theres also a lot of racism here. I am deciding between Houston, Atlanta, and Charlotte. To buy or to rent, that is the question for many black families. I`m not on the move for myself, but I have a friend in US looking for a good, quiet place where it is easy to get a good job and make friendship with people. I want so bad to get out of California! Crime was non-existent, excellent health-care and school systems. Your story sound similar to hers. Im a service connected veteran with benefits that allow for no property tax and some states free college tuition. Any thoughts about Oakland or Berkeley, CA (asides from expense)? Please tell me more. Can go to DC, visit some of the best shows and entertainment. If you want to connect then let me know. Its time for a change and Im just hoping for a good home for my family to grow. The vision is beautiful but we have our issues when it comes to access to nicer stores, bad customer service, etc. If you plan to come here, it would be best if you have a job waiting for you. Almost every suburb is safe and even the city compared to other cities is not too bad safety wise. Black womens Equal Pay Day came at different times for cities around the country. Im in Raleigh and I wholeheartedly agree. Small back then and even smaller now. I worked for the police as a dispatcher because moving to another state, you get jobs your have experience in. Any thoughts? 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. Atlanta is a super LGBT city. 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. Required fields are marked *, document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a0b373aef3ce7327debff457dacebd88" );document.getElementById("if75a4498f").setAttribute( "id", "comment" );Comment *, Careers Contact Us Privacy Policy CookiePolicy Win. The views expressed are the opinions and insights of the individual contributors. 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. Overall you can find a good place to nestle. Jobs are better, they pay better and they are a little more progressive in culture. Hi, Im a single mom with a 4 year old boy looking to move to Texas in about a year or two. Westerville and Reynoldsburg Pickerington have a lot of diversity and the schools are great. The cost of crime was logged to adjust the distribution. Im looking for all the things you mentioned. I heard of that too. I lived in Berlin and absolutely loved it. Were from the Midwest so were not used to that. I got tired of the frigid winter weather, the exorbitant cost of living in New York and the rude people. I hate it, the 9 months of rain is so depressing. I am a married mother of three sons. You can always google a question and find out whats trending and current. Ive been in Atlanta for 35 years. Orlando is heavily populated by Hispanics, Puerto Ricans to be exact. It makes me sad. The school system can be great depending where you are. Cost of housing is pretty expensive (in my opinion 400K for most homes in nice neighborhoods), so too expensive for me. 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. Although you will likely miss having four seasons, at least you wont ever have to worry about shoveling snow! I prefer Hilliard personally. I live in the city (Buckhead) not the outskirts. But Nashville is a great city. Seattle has a long history of segregation and now struggles with gentrification. I think Im moving back to DC. They dont speak and will just look at you. Fall and winter it rains and we may get some snow like we had this past week. Hi Lakeita- Im in San Diego I moved here from Boston and love the beaches and weather. My daughter was in Columbus City Schools for 6 years and it isnt great. Raleigh is very boring the people dont connect with others well. 49. Maryland is very nice especially Towson, MD. 25. Raleigh, NC is not a black-oriented city. 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. Kissimmee Fl is nice also, as well as Palm Coast and Hammock Beach in Palm Coast. Im looking for a family friendly city with low crime, good jobs, and black friendly! I moved to Portland from DC and am moving back. Where all well aware of Atlanta, time to branch out. Especially the small black population. Hi, the Dallas area has a tremendous amount of resources for the disabled community. New York City Chicago San Francisco Washington, D.C. Houston Atlanta Find Your City Best for Families Explore the best places to raise a family based on school quality, safety, and family-friendly living. Good times ahead! You are right. I lived in Southern California for a couple years, but had to move back to Alabama. I disagree with San Diego. Atlanta is awful for families! Each. The area I live in is not diverse and the public school system is not good. Ive been here six years to long. San Bernardino, CA, ranked 179th of 200 for Black women, while Rancho Cucamonga, CA, a 25-minute drive away, ranked as one of the best (12th). Vibrant, diverse, and oozing with culture, this isn't just one of the best cities in Europe for single moms, it's one of the best cities in Europe, period. Not sure what to make of the Orlando area. (I lived in Atlanta for two year, from 2004-2006). 20 mins from Baltimore and 35 from DC. There is no cohesiveness. I was wondering if its diverse? The cost of living here is very high and getting even higher. Broward county is a great place to raise yourself, lol and/or your kids. This is one of the locations I was looking into. There is so much to do here. All those gray days were depressing! I moved to Bay area, CA for college and I would rather stay in Bay then WA. Washington, D.C. is a fantastic place for all people. Atlanta is great but over populated and expensive. MoneyGeek interviewed Dr. Ukanwa and other experts to elaborate on the unique challenges that Black women face and the solutions to help them. Most of my friends say Gilbert and Laveen are better places in AZ. Im married and all of our children are grown. But we persevered and overcame them, just as you must! A lot of black people I know are either left or thinking about leaving. All are great. It is a college town so there are lots of young and.. View nearby homes. Its becoming to over populated, the water source comes from Lake Meade which is nearly dry and the jobs do not pay much at all. Honey, drive 30 minutes west to Durham. If you have found a decent area please let me know. And possibly, start a business (also, eventually start a family). This makes it great for families that are looking for a smaller environment while still enjoying a variety of entertainment options like parks, museums, and zoos. Lots of blacks there. I too wondered about Durhams high ranking status. My partner and I work in the human services field. Take our advice, hold that head high and do your thing. Could someone please give us advice on what city is safe, has a reasonable cost of living and will accept biracial relationship, thanks? I visited Charlotte and did not like it. Im an African American male who was born, raised, and educated in the south. There are a lot of exciting things happening, but its not over-powering like Atlanta. Wilmington is a quarter the size of Raleigh. Staying put in Durham. Overall great information. Also, how is the weather? I resisted moving here earlier because of it being a murder capital. Hi everyone. Even if you could tell me some good zip codes to start looking into that would help out a lot! California is the worst and right now we are literally on fire. As a young black man there is very little opportunity. I came across this site because I want to move next year, being that my daughter will be graduating and heading off to college. Hello, I came across this site by accident also. Honestly people, Orlando is a great place, very diverse. West Virginia. Overall I like living here. This race stuff is like a compressed gas once the genie was let out of the bottle, it was never going to stop spreading. Best places for black people to live. Hello, is there anymore information that you could provide about Ohio for a young black family. I do not like it here and ready to leave. Im not religious, but the black gospel scene is huge as well (many gospel singers make Nashville home). Im so happy to have come across this site! If theres anywhere good left to go please share. On the other hand the state has an excellent selection of public schools. Weve had family come here to visit and every single one has said the same thing. I was stationed in Europe and Im ready to leave the U.S. altogether. Great for raising a family with Raleigh coming in second in my opinion. The sisterhood is strong and will welcome you with open arms. Hello Tracey, Im a single mom. Hi Tracey, Where in Orlando can you find a predominantly black community? I was like what? I would really like more information about Columbus as far the school system and entrepreneurship for African Americans. The black culture is strong (black drill teams, festivals, events etc). Though I like the walkability of Boston, MA and Bronx, NY, I am looking to settle down and own property. I have to go ASAP as well. I am a mother of 3 looking to get out of a city that has been in economic turmoil for 50 years. Named one of the best cities for African Americans, Lansing is a community that doesn't just talk diversity, it embraces it. From job opportunities to cultural representation, these are the 10 best cities for Black families in the U.S. The metro area has repeatedly been recognized as the happiest, healthiest city in the U.S. I feel you on this one. Currently live in Akron. No area for black people in America will be without its challenges in racial harmony. Interestingly enough I am reading this because we have found that despite the wealth and natural beauty Seattle has to offer they are not as acceptant of black families as you would think. Only been here a year and I can attest to all of that. MoneyGeek ranked 200 cities with populations greater than 65,000 from the best to the worst for Black women. Just my opinion, someone else could have a totally different opinion. Hampton Roads, VA. Im so sorry to hear that you are going through this. Houston is a place that black people more often thrive and transfer their success to the next generation. Not all of the schools in the city were even fully accredited at that time. Any information will be greatly appreciated. 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. In your travels, where would you consider living? Its a love hate state for me as a New Yorker. My brother just moved there a few years ago and loves it. In contrast, Corpus Christi, Texas, ranked lowest for Black women. There are large Caribbean communities in the north east Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens. Nashville is a WONDERFUL PLACE FOR FAMILIES. The houses and apartments are nice too. I have these very odd fascination with Wisconsin and Minnesota. Strong black culture most notably Caribbean: Jamaican, Haitian, Dominican, Virgin islands, etc, and amazing food everywhere you turn. I am also a single mom looking to relocate south from New England. I agree with everyone. Where would it be a good place for him to live? What would you recommend to Black women trying to find a livable city? Off topic, you mentioned twins, do twins run on your side of the family as well as your husbands? It is beautiful with good schools, 20 to 25 min, outside of Washington DC. Florida is the way to go! Orlando, Florida One Of The Best Places For African Americans To Live In The World? The people here are unbelievably kind, and helpful. Chestnut Hill is a very safe area to live in and a very cute town. There are cultural enticements galore. I graduated from The Ohio State University. So, an LGBT city might be the very thing for your non-traditional families. I was very surprised not to see ATL on this list. Montgomery county (living near silver spring) is great. I lived in Hilliard. 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. Im a single 54 year old woman and I read that Switzerland and Denmark are beautiful and great for African Americans. It is a great, fun college town. Mistake! Overall, great experience just expensive. Its a chocolate city and blacks are friendly with each other. You can try looking at smaller cities such as, Cary, Garner, Apex, Clayton and Morrisville. My goodness from the sounds of it, it seems Seattle is not completely the go too destination for Black Americans which is unfortunate, but I can understand why this may be so. We dont own a home due to wanting to move and limited opportunities. Try Santa Barbara. It is tough enough here. The people are not welcoming at all. It is a very family oriented, affordable area. Hi, Ive been considering moving to Maryland after graduation. I am looking to move to a much less expensive, safe, predominantly black retirement community in another state. Hi beautiful people Im a middle aged single mother of four. I am in Williamston NC and I am the process of moving out a year after I arrived. Poverty Rate (full weight): The percentage point difference of the citys rate of Black women earning at or above the poverty level and the rate of all other women living above the poverty level nationally. That was a very long time ago and its still a wonderful place to live. I live in Philadelphia PA now and hate it. 2. I am from Miami, FL. I see Bakersfield CA is not as expensive as other parts of California but I wanted some first hand info on diversity. Hello everyone, my husband and I live in St. Louis MO. Im open to pretty much any area, as long as there is room to thrive. Theyre very strange. Does anyone know which is the best out of three? In the neighborhoods of Richmond like east Chesterfield, Black families can expect safety, prosperity, and adequate representation. Im considering moving to Florida, I cant with the weather getting colder each year. Atlanta has become over-populated leaving limited high paying job opportunities for the masses. How far a drive is Columbia to Charlotte? Ohio is still very segregated in all three major cities. 42. I have overwhelming evidence, yet I cant get legal representation or a court date. Disparities in pay between white men and Black women mean local Equal Pay Days are different in cities across the country. Born and raised in Seattle, WA, not much of a black population. I dont know if they have moved yet but look up North Dakota. The problem is, our warm seasons dont last long. We have a small, black, son and want to leave before he reaches school age. What cities do you recommend? My children are mixed and while I have done a lot of research some is very contradictory. Cost of living is pretty good. I moved to Columbus back in 1997, and the experience has been rather pleasant. Not big cities! I think itll be the new Atlanta. Were both into the arts. I want to live near Tylers Perrys studios in Atlanta. 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). Lived in Cincinnati 15 years and didnt like it. The people dont speak or seem to know how to interact and it rains 9 months out of 12. Seattle is beautiful especially if you love the outdoors, but it is not one of the better places to live if youre black. The year round warmth and sunshine is intoxicating. All black too. Seattle is boring. The Pike market was worth the experience but other than that I have no intention of visiting again. I spent 10 years in Columbus Ohio the cost of living is very fair as far as schools go. Family fall festivals and summers that are humid but not unbearable, Richmond is a great place for families in general. 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 But where to go? We've gathered a list of the best cities for single African-American women in the United States. 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. Having no credit history makes it difficult to take advantage of credit cards to manage cash needs and mortgages to buy homes. I thought the same thing. Cloud, clermont all great places near Orlando. I would not recommend it for anyone (especially with children). Hello, I recently moved to Arizona in April 2019. What city/county schools are best? Any suggestion? Thank you. Please assist with best staffing agencies. If you want 55+ in Florida, great communities in Port St. Lucie. So it is a bittersweet decision. Hi Ashlee, my name is Joe. Columbus is a very segregated city with not the best school system. There are many universities in the area Vanderbilt, MTSU, Belmont, including HBCUs Fisk, Meharry Medical College & Tennessee State. Yes, as a matter of fact they were talking about the increased crime rates. Im curious about what the criteria was for this list? The sense of history and black community involvement is strong to continue from generation to generation. If you like the north, Maryland, Howard County. I would love to know what your decision was because I am considering moving here. This list provided only tells of places that are saturated with African Americans. We have an mixed young daughter. I am from Philadelphia, born and raised. They are nice but Pine Hills/Maitland/Eatonville is where you will find all the black anything. Hello, Im currently looking to move from Indiana but undecided what city to move to. Try someplace else that is safe for you and your family. And unless the majority of your circle is anything other than your own kind (black), your an outcast for the most part. There is so much to see and do. Its very over crowded and housing is very expensive. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Where can Black women feel supported and flourish financially? I started making it a habit that before I move somewhere I always look up the school ratings first. Have you thought about Charlotte? Lots of park walking trails, restaurants, gyms, libraries, a mall, very diverse in age, race, income. 5. I lived and raised my children in Greensboro. Also, unless you are an entrepreneur or have a track record in leadership roles, the job market can be difficult to navigate. Arguably one of the best places for black families to live in the world. Dr. Lori Martin, a professor of African and . Do you know how much they pay? I can see how it might be more alt-white. Scholarships for all kinds of reasons are available at private schools, Religious schools, Military schools, etc. Were originally from Virginia so that is not an option. My husband and I are here with our grade school children where do you think this is a good place for a family like ours?