In this article, we take a look at the 10 most gay friendly cities in the US. For a more extensive list of cities, go to 23 Most Gay Friendly Cities in the US.
10. Boston, Massachusetts
Number of Same-Sex Couples per 1000 Households: 2.32
Boston is the capital as well as the most populous city in Massachusetts. The city is home to 684,379 residents. Boston scores a 100 out of 100 on HRC’s Municipal Equality Index.
9. Atlanta, Georgia
Number of Same-Sex Couples per 1000 Households: 2.46
Atlanta is the capital as well as the most populous city of Georgia. It has a total population of 488,800. The city scores a 100 out of 100 on Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index. This shows the city has come a long way ensuring the inclusion of homosexuals and other LGBT community members. The city has a vibrant LGBT community that is known to hold one of the biggest pride parades in the US.
8. Washington, D.C.
Number of Same-Sex Couples per 1000 Households: 2.72
Washington D.C. is the capital city of the United States. It is often associated with the federal government. The city is home to a total of 692,683 residents.
7. Minneapolis, Minnesota
Number of Same-Sex Couples per 1000 Households: 2.90
Minneapolis is the most populous city in Minnesota. The city is home to a total of 420,324 residents. The city has a score of 100 on HRC’s Municipal Equality Index. The score goes to show that Minneapolis has come a long way in protecting gay and LGBT rights in its community.
6. Los Angeles, California
Number of Same-Sex Couples per 1000 Households: 2.97
Los Angeles is the largest city in the state of California. It has a population of 3.967 million people. The gay community is widely accepted and celebrated in the city due to its liberal credentials. It is also one of those cities known for communities advocating the rights of homosexual individuals from the earliest. Los Angeles scores a 100 out of 100 on HRC’s MEI.
5. San Diego, California
Number of Same-Sex Couples per 1000 Households: 3.11
San Diego is another mega city in California. It is also known to be among the most liberal cities in California. The city has a total population of 1.41 million residents. San Diego has a score of 100 out of 100 on MEI. The city is welcoming to LGBT community in general and the population is friendlier to homosexuals than many other cities.
4. Sacramento, California
Number of Same-Sex Couples per 1000 Households: 3.21
Sacramento is the capital city of the state of California. The city has a population of 500,930 residents. Sacramento is very gay friendly. It has a 100 out of 100 score in HRC’s MEI. The city is known for a diverse community made up of people from different racial, ethnic, religious, and sexual backgrounds. Lavender Heights, a neighbourhood in Midtown Sacramento is known for various gay pubs, bars and businesses. It is also the part of the city where most homosexuals reside.
3. Seattle, Washington
Number of Same-Sex Couples per 1000 Households: 3.28
Seattle is the largest city in Washington state by area. It is home to 724,305 residents. Seattle has a score of 100 out of 100 on HRC’s MEI. It is the third most gay-friendly city in the United States.
2. Austin, Texas
Number of Same-Sex Couples per 1000 Households: 3.70
Austin is another Texan city on the list of top 25 cities in the US by gay population. It has a total population of 960,807 residents. Austin is one of the most prominent texan cities for gay friendliness. The city has a 100 out of 100 score on MEI.
1. San Francisco, California
Number of Same-Sex Couples per 1000 Households: 6.50
San Francisco is a city in the state of California. By far, San Francisco is the gayest city in America. It has a total population of 874,961 residents. The city scores a 100 out of 100 on HRC’s Municipal Equality Index. San Francisco.
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