My boys go to one of the best private schools in the country, right here in Chicago; very expensive 30K a year per kid. We are currently looking to relocate for a different experience, more activities geared toward Black/African Americans and of course more reasonable costs. 10 Best Cities In America For Black Families To Live 2020. I have overwhelming evidence, yet I cant get legal representation or a court date. Very true. Fall and winter it rains and we may get some snow like we had this past week. I heard Houston is a nice city for black families. We are a small family of three looking for the safest place to raise my African American boy as well. Time to relocate. I have heard a lot of parents complaining about the K-12 schools. Try Santa Barbara. Definitely not black! I dont want her somewhere it will be difficult for her socially. I lived in Southern California for a couple years, but had to move back to Alabama. So it was very weird to see that black people dont speak. I moved here from KY and love it. Blacks mostly live in Denver and not Colorado Springs . Orlando Florida and the surrounding areas like Kissimmee, Sanford, etc. I have lived in the South ( SC, NC & Va) all of my life and want a change of scenery. I have an eight year old son and 19 year old daughter. Yes, as a matter of fact they were talking about the increased crime rates. There is so much to do here. Mistake! Its getting better. Here's a look at the most boring cities in Georgia according to the data: Vidalia. 11! No area for black people in America will be without its challenges in racial harmony. In Riverside, California, the median pay of Black women is higher than the median pay of white men. Off topic, you mentioned twins, do twins run on your side of the family as well as your husbands? Ive lived all over NC since the 80s. Hello Tracey, Im a single mom. 46. We have an mixed young daughter. Even with these significant contributions, Black women live at the intersection of multiple barriers and experience the compounded effects of racial and gender bias. Its home and will always be, but like other cities it has changed. I know your comment was from 18 but hopefully youll get this. Born and raised in the Henrico County of Richmond Va. Good zip codes, 23229, 23238, 23228, 23060 23059. Trust me, you dont want to move to Philadelphia. 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? My husband and I are 29 with a soon to be 7 and 1 year old. Required fields are marked *, document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a0b373aef3ce7327debff457dacebd88" );document.getElementById("if75a4498f").setAttribute( "id", "comment" );Comment *, Careers Contact Us Privacy Policy CookiePolicy Win. I didnt see but five African Americanss. Where can Black women feel supported and flourish financially? Lisa G, consider Pflugerville Texas. Hows the state for a 29 year old single female? Ive been in Atlanta for 35 years. 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. Any information will be greatly appreciated. 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. There are always plenty of festivals,concerts and activities. We evaluated those dimensions using 17 relevant metrics, which are listed below with their corresponding weights. Youve been doing this for about 15 years. It is one of the most beautiful places. Close to Baltimore, DC and Virginia. My cousin lives here and I thought I needed to be closer to family. The black culture is strong (black drill teams, festivals, events etc). I just want to move somewhere different because my children are all grown and Im divorced. Its a love hate state for me as a New Yorker. I like to bike, jog and take walks without having to go to a trail. Lansing is diverse which I guess is why Im seeing it on so many lists. Not all of the schools in the city were even fully accredited at that time. Hello everyone, my husband and I live in St. Louis MO. 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. If I had a chance to move anywhere now, Seattle would not be on my list. Were from the Midwest so were not used to that. Chapel Hill I do! MoneyGeek started with over 600 places in America with populations of 65,000 or more. 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. I was born and raised in Boston too Robbin. In our neighborhood on our actual street we have white, black, Hispanic, mixed, Muslim, Asian and Jewish families all next door to one another. Black women also face health care disparities, experience higher rates of poverty and victimization from violence and lag behind in earnings and homeownership. Remone, fascinating response. I agree, Mike and Remone. Home of Duke, heavily Democratic and politically liberal (by southern standards). I am trying to decide where to move. Natural disaster wise? Seattle is beautiful especially if you love the outdoors, but it is not one of the better places to live if youre black. Im an a single mother currently living in Raleigh. I live in Scottsdale, and you are right, I hate it here. There are few integrated or predominately black middle class neighborhoods here in Boston. I moved to Bay area, CA for college and I would rather stay in Bay then WA. The 10 Best Cities for Single Moms Scottsdale, Arizona Madison, Wisconsin Fremont, California San Francisco, California Seattle, Washington Pembroke Pines, Florida Irvine, California Honolulu, Hawaii Sioux Falls, South Dakota Overland Park, Kansas The 10 Worst Cities for Single Moms San Bernardino, California Fresno, California Detroit, Michigan This is mostly a gold course, elderly community. Glad to read these comments about Seattle. The sisterhood is strong and will welcome you with open arms. In your travels, where would you consider living? But if degrees are not your path, it also means continuing to build that knowledge and expertise in something you can be the best at. Hawaii and Idaho have the second and third lowest rates of single parenting, both at about 26 percent. I disagree with San Diego. Nashville is a WONDERFUL PLACE FOR FAMILIES. This area (Detroit) often feels so gloomy and down-trodden and I just want us to be some place safe, warm, harmonious, cultured and that aligns with our dynamic energy. Mosque No. Florida is getting lots of negative press. Its definitely very much a young college, trendy city. I know Santa Barbara is beautiful. I want to get an opinion on Texas? Florida, Mississippi, Alabama and surrounding southern states. The Columbus public schools are part of a lottery program. Lots going on, and blacks have good jobs, but black culture or presence is definitely lacking. Negotiate to be paid what you are worth. Any suggestions? Hi, Ive been considering moving to Maryland after graduation. I thought the same thing. So it is a bittersweet decision. Im here now and desperately trying to leave. Any thoughts on a good city & school system In Dallas or Houston thats a great diverse place to raise my black boy? Im from Detroit MI, here in AZ, too hot lol. Hi! Its very over crowded and housing is very expensive. In fairness, they're probably referring to the young and free variety of single, but it doesn't take much searching to find plenty of good stuff for single moms, too. Summers can be hot but nothing like Arizona hot. came first in our rankings, with a score of 65.2. Cobb County GA have a lot of programs and activities geared towards our wonderful seniors. Ive lived in all kinds of neighborhoods, but Im looking to retire to a relatively safe place. Im looking for a family friendly city with low crime, good jobs, and black friendly! I left New York 18 years ago, after 44 years of living in and growing up on Long Island. If you want to connect then let me know. We have been living in Alabama all of my life (40 plus years) and looking to branch out. Seattle is thriving which is also an alarm for overpopulation and polluting, making the city unrecognizable and more expensive. Theres also a lot of racism here. I currently live in Florida, trying to relocate what are your suggestions? But where to go? Im a single mom of a 13 year old boy living in Maryland. I thought about relocating to San Diego. Ive lived here for 35 years. There are a lot of free activities for kids and families. Dont let some of these comments from people whove only lived in Seattle for a few years scare you. Job opportunities have been amazing,cost of living is low and there are great schools in the suburbs of Columbus. So far by looking at this list, Im still nervous. Its hard to understand if you werent raised like that so I get it. She purchased a home and she and her daughter are thriving. So glad I found this comment. Hi Robbin, kind of wondering where do new Englanders head to when moving LOL. I now live in Michigan as a retired mechanical engineer and former business owner. I currently live in Richmond VA or have lived in surrounding counties for the better part of the last 10 years. Figure out your expertise and what you bring to the table. Im not religious, but the black gospel scene is huge as well (many gospel singers make Nashville home). Im an older single woman and my adult son, myself and his girlfriend are planning to move to North Carolina. Thank you. You get in where you fit in and hopefully find some good white friends to bond with. Do you know where I may feel comfortable settling in Florida? Atlanta is definitely THE last resort. I would greatly appreciate it! It is tough enough here. We currently live in a great, mixed community in an excellent school system. Florida? Also, if your children are kind they will have a hard time making friends here. When I moved to Henrico county, I put him in the public highschool. 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. Great for raising a family with Raleigh coming in second in my opinion. As a young black man there is very little opportunity. I want to move back west. There Are Lots Of Opportunities For A Black Family In Lansing, Michigan, 8. 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. Arizona didnt even make it one year with me. The cost of crime was logged to adjust the distribution. Im a single mom about 2 hours out of Raleigh in Wilmington. How are the winters and schools? My mother lives there and loves it and she is 76. Its gotten quite expensive, but it is possible to live comfortably and have a good life. We can safely plan outdoor BBQs mid July and summer is over in September. I have heard of African Americans moving abroad. Honestly though, theres a major part of me that feels like not finding work in LA was a blessing, so I think Im good on Cali. Any suggestions? Build your own equity, which decreases the dependence on someone else for your income. Hampton Roads, VA. Im so sorry to hear that you are going through this. Hows living in Wisconsin as a black person? I relocated to Raleigh from Michigan 12 years ago. I live in MD. 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. I moved to Columbus, Ohio from Florida because I had just graduated from FIU and working as a Fire Dispatcher. 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. Not a family oriented place to live. My brother just moved there a few years ago and loves it. Any suggestions for someone my age with no kids and single would be greatly appreciated! Your email address will not be published. Im 29 in Montgomery Alabama, I have a Bachelors in computer science and a Masters in Information Technology. Im also looking to relocate I have a 9 year old son. So true Ebony, Im here now and it is hard for us. Why is Atlanta not on this list? Unbanked households are credit invisible that is, they dont have a credit history and, therefore, cant build credit. I dont agree with the statement about cbus not having respected black owned businesses. However, if you have money, a good job, etc you can live in the better neighborhoods. Numerous black people have moved away. Did you get any more info on Charlotte or Raleigh? So go figure. The black community is very small. There is a decent black population and the city is not too big. I dont know if they have moved yet but look up North Dakota. Im trying to make my choice very carefully. Especially the small black population. Might as well stay put! My only complaint, too many people are moving here! Metro Population: 2,560,260. Columbus is a very segregated city with not the best school system. Im from NC and wouldnt go to some areas. Atlanta is a super LGBT city. 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 currently live in Atlanta and am desperately trying to leave. Its an over-crowded, young peoples place. Richmond boasts some of the best schools, both elementary and middle, for children about half of the population is made up of other families. Please note, the cost of living anywhere in NY is high though. You have access to the best food and entertainment. Hi Stephanie, I am looking to relocate with my two children and was convinced that the west coast would be more diverse than Massachusetts. This increases the worth of your expertise. Im a black woman and I was thinking about moving there. Richmond is not the place you would want to raise a family. Any ideas? My son whose 13, wants to pursue his music career. 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. Any thoughts? Were both into the arts. What about the neighboring towns outside of Orlando? Can you specify some really nice communities in Cali for a single mom with 8 year old boys? Reasons why? Hello, is there anymore information that you could provide about Ohio for a young black family. Black culture is growing mostly if you can find it through churches here and in Phoenix but its definitely growing and growing. Washington, D.C. is a fantastic place for all people. So true! 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. The analysis finds a trend common to Americans overall, in that cities that are best for Black women can be geographically close to some of the worst. Hope this helps. 50. There arent very many Black people here, and when I visit Seattle it seemed like theres a larger population that I never see. Southfield, outside of Detroit; New Rochelle, a suburb of New York City; and Missouri City, a suburb of Houston, ranked highest in the analysis. Also note there are great surrounding cities. It is expensive, you have to pay to get the amenities. Tampa, St. Pete and Clearwater are better choices for black families. I think Im ready to try another state and have often considered Texas but my grandson is in Columbus and I will likely homeschool my 8th grader. The cost of living is also pretty cheap so thats helpful to say the least. I am looking for great school systems, friendly, and thriving environments for my kids and I. Rockwall, TX. Lastly few blacks in positions of authority. 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. Im a nurse and he has a class A CDL so employment would not be an issue. I guess because of my interests in more of a homestead lifestyle. 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. Braselton. Atlanta is great but over populated and expensive. Ive never needed to be on vitamin D until I moved here. For the past 18 years I have lived very happily in south Florida. Were thinking of making a move that way, the kids love the Kissimmee, Davenport area. History has recorded migration North did not work well for all blacks. Im Asian American and my partner is African American. In Corpus Christi, Black women face high poverty rates in absolute and relative terms, associated low income rates, and have the worst rate of health insurance coverage for Black women between 1864 of the cities analyzed. It is very expensive to live here. I wouldnt suggest anyone to move to SC. Four season locations also welcome for consideration. Ive been here for 13 years and Im done. We have all 4 seasons. For communities with Black populations below 20,000 and representing less than 12% of the population, the score for this value was set to zero. San Diego once had a black community but not any more. Ive lived in Columbus Ohio most of my life and will be 60 this year. Best Neighborhoods Best ZIP Codes BEST PLACES TO LIVE IN. Its time for a change and Im just hoping for a good home for my family to grow. We're a plethora there. The black people here are very few and far between. I like the west coast, but am done with towns where people dont say hello and basic kindness and human warmth is hard to come by. Not the case. 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. If you can get employment, and find a nice place to stay, the summertime festivities are excellent. I am shocked that Atlanta is not on this list. We have two daughters one son. Tracey, did you find your spot? Wake County Public Schools (Raleighs county) are considered to be very good and the best among NCs largest urban counties. It doesnt look too bad. Get the latest news 24/7 on The Black Information Network. I hope things have progressed. Any suggestions? The cost of living is constantly going up, its almost as high as California. Durham, Greensboro, Winston-Salem and especially Charlotte are great places. These data are presented in the full data set at the end of this analysis. Though I like the walkability of Boston, MA and Bronx, NY, I am looking to settle down and own property. Im a single 54 year old woman and I read that Switzerland and Denmark are beautiful and great for African Americans. But Nashville is a great city. My wife, also African American and from the south, is a former officer in the USAF and currently a state auditor. Thank you. What city/county schools are best? Not even the police can help you. Ive been thinking about moving to Seattle for some time now. Orlando, Florida. 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. Im on this site now because I am in the process of re-locating. I did not know I would have to talk about skin color with my daughter at that age. This is one of the locations I was looking into. Honestly I would not recommend Arizona. 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