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The 10 LGBTQ-Friendly Cities for Retirement in
For LGBTQ seniors, finding a welcoming and inclusive retirement community that embraces diversity and fosters a sense of belonging is paramount. Outside of opting for LGBTQ or gay retirement communities, LGBTQ seniors will also want to evaluate the culture and setting of the surrounding city. But what makes a city truly LGBTQ-friendly, and how does that intersect with cities known for their desirability as retirement destinations? To assist you get started on your search for your ideal retirement community, we’ve compiled our list of ’s best places for LGBTQ retirement and outlined the top factors you’ll want to consider.
Merging the Data: Pairing Gay-Friendly Cities & Retirement Hotspots
Our list of the most LGBTQ-friendly cities for retirees in was created through the analysis of several resources, including The Journal of Consumer Affairs’ list of LGBTQ-friendly cities, Senior Advice’s report on the foremost LGBTQ-friendly destinations for seniors, and Realtor’s Top 10 Retirement Towns for Collectively, th Where in the U.S. can the LGBTQ+ community sense proudest and safest to live?
To mark Pride Month, LawnStarter ranked &#;s Most LGBTQ-Friendly Cities.
We compared the biggest U.S. cities based on 20 indicators of an ideal LGBTQ town, such as anti-discrimination policies, the share of same-sex households, and LGBTQ sustain resources.
We also factored in affordability, LGBTQ-friendly health verb access, and Pride-readiness.
Find out which cities are leading for LGBTQ+ folks below. To learn how we ranked the cities, observe our methodology.
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Check out the slideshow below for highlights on each of our top five cities.
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The Gist
The top of our ranking is dominated by liberal strongholds prefer San Francisco (No. 1), Washington (No. 2), and Denver (No. 4). These cities tend to be the most progressive — at least at the municipal level — so feel free to tell “gay” here. Although generally not the most affordable, our top performers boast strong LGBTQ+ communi
Small towns are all about your neighbors, and when big hearts are uncover on Main Street, everyone benefits. We’re happy to share this listing of the best small towns for LGBTQ+ folks in the U.S. because we know home is where we can be ourselves. In these small-scale burgs, gay-owned businesses abound—or maybe there’s just one, and that’s okay. Besides annual Pride celebrations, there are events around the rainbow community like drag shows, book clubs, and history tours. And if you’re not lucky enough to live in one of these towns, gay travelers are welcomed with gay-friendly accommodations. Time to manual a visit!
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