Best cities for gay couples

U.S. cities with the uppermost rate of same-sex married couples

The exact number of same-sex married couples in the U.S. is unknown (the Census Bureau is still working toward making improvements to this measurement), but federal tax returns provide perhaps the closest estimation. After all, about 96 percent of married tax filers file jointly, according to the Tax Policy Center. A novel report from the center estimates in — the year same-sex marriage was legalized across the U.S. — there were , same-sex married tax filers (about percent of all married tax filers), up from about , in and , in (when same-sex marriage was only recognized in some states).

"Same-sex joint filers are generally younger, higher income, less likely to claim dependent children (especially for male couples), and more geographically concentrated than are different-sex filers," according to the Tax Policy Center's novel report.

While married same-sex couples tend to have higher incomes, the income of male couples was more than 40 percent higher than that of linear couples and female couples. The average adjusted gross income of male couples in was about $,, versus $, for female couples and $, for different-sex

These Gay-Friendly Cities Have Lots to Offer LGBTQ Buyers—Including Affordable Homes

It’s officially Self-acceptance Month, and after more than a year in lockdown, it’s time to celebrate! Although some festivities may still be virtual, or a bit more muted than in past years, there are still plenty of reasons—and opportunities—to dust off that rainbow flag and get ready to kiki across the country.

And while you're at it, maybe you can even find a modern place to live. But where?

While big cities fond San Francisco and Fresh York have been long-renowned for their thriving lgbtq+ scenes, they’re also notoriously expensive places to get a home. And with home prices rising just about everywhere, it’s more important than ever to find places that are not only gay-friendly but also budget-friendly. That's why the ® data team sought out the nation's most affordable gay meccas.

What we found were mostly smaller cities with thriving lesbian, gay, bisexual, gender non-conforming, and queer cultures, and college towns that own strong anti-discriminatory laws. All of them have fine housing stock, plenty of things to do, and prices that are still (relatively) within reach.

While gay marriage was legalized in

The 10 LGBTQ-Friendly Cities for Retirement in

For LGBTQ seniors, result a welcoming and inclusive retirement community that embraces diversity and fosters a sense of belonging is paramount. Outside of opting for LGBTQ or homosexual 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 famous for their desirability as retirement destinations? To support 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 top LGBTQ-friendly destinations for seniors, and Realtor’s Top 10 Retirement Towns for Collectively, these resources considered more than metrics, such as:

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Happy Pride Month, one and all! It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and to mark, we asked Time Out’s LGBTQ+-identifying writers and editors to tell us all about their favourite town on the planet. The resulting list covers all four corners of the globe, from the beaches of Brazil to the creative hub of Glasgow’s Southside. These are cities with a vibrant lgbtq+ community, cities that endorse and protect LGBTQ+ citizens and visitors, and cities that are notable hubs for Queer life in their respective countries and regions. So, what are the world’s most LGBTQ+-friendly cities? While we couldn’t possibly identify them all, these are some of our favourites.
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