I plan to leave. 1. Moving back to Dallas. Not the case. What country have you considered? I love the culture, beautiful homes, school spirit (High School and HBCUs), job opportunities, Black support and friendliness of the people. Net Migration, 2016-2021: 5.48%. Did you eventually settle down in Seattle? Ive lived in Los Angeles, Brooklyn and now Ft Lauderdale and this is by far the most welcoming, truly diverse and somewhat affordable place in our opinion (you have to have a well-paying job to live here comfortably). Tracey, what were your decisions for choosing Orlando despite the beautiful weather? No area for black people in America will be without its challenges in racial harmony. I am a 44 year old, single African American women looking to relocate to the west coast. I must relocate immediately because this is not a place for young black men to thrive at all! Im an older single woman and my adult son, myself and his girlfriend are planning to move to North Carolina. If I could find a great diverse friendly school in South Cali, I would be gone. What city/county schools are best? The Tampa and St. Pete area have a lot of culture and accommodates all ages group. Find your comfort zone and wait out the madness!! There is beautiful Centennial Park, (which is the site of the Parthenon), which puts every park in Atlanta to shame. However, how are the MD elementary, middle, and high school system? I have been living in Durham my whole life, and was thinking of retiring somewhere else. 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? Very true. Im 3rd generation Washingtonian DC, and there are so many places for everyone to live from the suburbs of Maryland and Northern Virginia to DC and nearby Baltimore. #19 Best Places to Raise a Family in Massachusetts. Being from Cali, I miss the mountains and the cooling off in the winter, but the sky here is crystal clear here year round, no pollution, not too crowded for a pretty big city, and there is a lot to do. Reasons why? What resources would you recommend to Black women trying to find a livable city? 9 $51,168 Median Income for Single Mothers $106,921 I live in MD. It shouldnt be this way. I am glad you spoke on this, because I was considering relocating to Atlanta (currently in California). I currently live with my husband and child in the DMV area but curious about Orlando as we would love to move back home to Miami, but its way too expensive. 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 Paired with a quote from a black traveler's experience. Two hours from any major city in the USA is good ol boy territory my sister. I do like the school system but outside of that its not very diverse. Population 8,805. DC is expensive, so you will more than likely find yourself living in Maryland (Waldorf, Upper Marlboro, Bowie) to find somewhat decent schools and housing or you will end up in Virginia (Woodbridge, Fairfax, Manassas), both locations in MD and VA will often times leave you with a bad commute as traffic here is awful because everyone works mostly for the government (i.e., govt employee or contractor). I wouldnt advise anyone to relocate to Atlanta unless your net income for a family of four is at least $60,000. There is a low unemployment rate, wonderful job opportunities, and the schools in Raleigh are some of the best. 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. Seattle def needs more of the Culture. Im a black woman and I was thinking about moving there. I have lived in South Florida for 7 years now. I lived in Hilliard. California is the worst and right now we are literally on fire. There is also a small city called Desoto, outside of Dallas, that is dominated by blacks to educate to become leaders. Weve had family come here to visit and every single one has said the same thing. In 2021, there were about 4.27 million Black families in the United States with a single mother. Check into the DMVWashington DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Do you have any suggestions on jobs, elementary schools and housing areas? Atlanta is awful for families! I would love to know about schools ratings and jobs for my husband and myself. My daughter is very kind and sweet. What do you think are some of the unique challenges that affect Black women's livability experiences? After reading through these I can say they are helpful to a single mom looking to relocate with a 9 year old. The people are not welcoming at all. While we have plenty of culture in certain neighborhoods, most are still impacted by segregation. Hi, Im a single mom with a 4 year old boy looking to move to Texas in about a year or two. Small back then and even smaller now. The cost of living is constantly going up, its almost as high as California. 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). The cost of living here is very high and getting even higher. In our neighborhood on our actual street we have white, black, Hispanic, mixed, Muslim, Asian and Jewish families all next door to one another. Dude I was wondering the same thing. Black folks are doing well and there is a togetherness here however, we are a melting pot which I love. Ive lived all over NC since the 80s. I wouldnt suggest anyone to move to SC. Less access to economic opportunities puts Black women at a disadvantage in building wealth. In order to determine the best and worst states for working moms, WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across three key dimensions: 1) Child Care, 2) Professional Opportunities and 3) Work-Life Balance. My family takes off in the morning hang at the beach, go on hikes, play ball and come home for food. There are a lot of free activities for kids and families. I now want to move somewhere warmer and with a larger community of Black folks and other people of color, that is safe and less expensive. And unless the majority of your circle is anything other than your own kind (black), your an outcast for the most part. Im a single mother and the cost of living and activities are ridiculous compared to other states. Not only does Honolulu have perfect weather and gorgeous beaches, but it is also a great place to raise a Black family. Thirty minutes from Baltimore. The FDICs Survey of Household Use of Banking and Financial Services showed that 13.8% of Black households were unbanked versus 2.5% of white households. If youve been watchingrecent news stories, you may feelno place in America is safe for Black families. Trying to decide best place for farmland. If theres anywhere good left to go please share. To be perfectly honest, most African Americans will find virtually all locations in the US somewhat challenging for carrying out the basic functions of life. Hi, try moving to a different city, look into Buford its somewhat pricey but the schools are great in GA. She loves creating content that inspires financial empowerment. Richmond boasts some of the best schools, both elementary and middle, for children about half of the population is made up of other families. Redfin's study ranked the best cities for single moms. We both can tell stories of amazing racially charged events in our lives that would have, but for the Grace of God, destroyed us and our futures. You pretty much need a high level of education to get a good paying job to afford living in Nashville. In McAllen, Texas, a whooping 60.8% of single parents live below the . I work from home so job relocation isnt an issue. However, if you have money, a good job, etc you can live in the better neighborhoods. I lost contact with a friend who settled in Ohio. I am originally from Houston and we are warm friendly folk as a custom and to anyone; no matter your background. Like Houston, very good economy reasonable cost of living culture but its a hot place for singles! I have a very sweet and sensitive child and the schools here are great!. I left New York 18 years ago, after 44 years of living in and growing up on Long Island. So go figure. I need a few serious suggestions for a city to maybe grow some roots. Do these cities support Black American entrepreneurship or do they just employ Black Americans with high paying jobs? Columbus also has the education choice program, where they will pay the tuition of private schools if school accepts the program, which many do. Family fall festivals and summers that are humid but not unbearable, Richmond is a great place for families in general. Hi Robbin, kind of wondering where do new Englanders head to when moving LOL. Very clickish. Though I like the walkability of Boston, MA and Bronx, NY, I am looking to settle down and own property. You are safe everywhere for the most part. Rated the top library system in the nation, that has after school programs that children are driven to in a school bus. Why is Atlanta not on this list? Its a city where you have to be able to stand on your own, otherwise you might have a hard time staying here a long time. To rank the Best Cities for Black Women, MoneyGeek analyzed data from the American Community Survey, MoneyGeeks Safest Cities and Safest Small Cities and Towns studies, and the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Cost of living is low and I see beauty around me but I want to live somewhere where my skin color does not determine how I would be treated. It is a college town so there are lots of young and.. View nearby homes. I currently live in Maryland and looking to relocate with a soon to be 6 year old. My twins attend college online and Im fearing for my youngest. Hi Lisa, if your son is interested in graphic and visual arts, then NYC would be the place to move to. Blacks mostly live in Denver and not Colorado Springs . Also what are the safest area to live? The data points presented are defined as follows: As a longtime writer and editor with a master's degree in journalism, Erin has written about a variety of topics over the years including lifestyle, business, entertainment and government, but she has spent the last few years focused on various money topics like banking, insurance and budgeting for AAA Living Magazine, Wells Fargo and BB&T. In Riverside, CA, the median pay of Black women was higher than the median pay of white men. Yes, I agree with DW. Charles County MD. Cost of housing is pretty expensive (in my opinion 400K for most homes in nice neighborhoods), so too expensive for me. I can see how it might be more alt-white. Hello, Im from Chicago and my husband is from Detroit, we reside in Chicago (inner city). The black people here are very few and far between. We lived in Mesa Arizona for years. My daughter graduated from high school here and went to college in Houston. So, an LGBT city might be the very thing for your non-traditional families. Public transportation is excellent. You are absolute right Remone. Without further ado here are the best cities for black women to live around the world. I relocated to Raleigh from Michigan 12 years ago. 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. I currently live in Richmond VA or have lived in surrounding counties for the better part of the last 10 years. I do! The people who live here are very nice and all seem to be upper-middle class. Just because a place is LGBT doesnt automatically make it not a good place. Im in LA and feel the same way. It is pretty much non black here and there is 0 culture! Weird thing is that most of them arent from the west coast so one would think theyd be friendly. You guys are absolutely right about Seattle. Can anyone give me more information on MD? There is a decent black population and the city is not too big. Off topic, you mentioned twins, do twins run on your side of the family as well as your husbands? I thought Richmond was supposed to be going through some type of revival? Are we thriving in these cities? Excellent place to stay, the job market is plentiful, you can make good money here and the cost of living is cheap. Lansing isnt just the capital of Michigan, its an unsuspecting haven for Black families too. It was the first job I quit during my training and I was a very good dispatcher. Beautiful scenery, but weird people. Lansing isn't just the capital of Michigan, it's an unsuspecting haven for Black families too. Its always listed on the best of lists as of late. Employment (full weight): The difference in percentage points between the Black female employment rate and the white male employment rate in the locality. Here in Ohio they make sure you know you are black and if I sound hurt, it is because I am and very much ready to move. Hi, I am a black South African lady with 3 kids, 14, 7, 1 and am planning to move to the states (in two years time,still saving). It makes me sad. My husband and I are looking to move from AZ to Texas or NC. There are surrounding counties where you can purchase a nice home in the $200,000 range. MoneyGeek started with over 600 places in America with populations of 65,000 or more. Can someone tell me whats a safe area. My job is giving me an opportunity to work from anywhere so Im thinking of relocating to a warm climate later this year. I am constantly in situations where Im the only Black person in the room and Im not finding as many opportunities. If you can get employment, and find a nice place to stay, the summertime festivities are excellent. Great commute times because the city is on a grid a lot of free activities for kids. Black Female Homeownership (full weight): This factor comprises three metrics.