Wake County has the best schools. The winters are too cold and the summers can be too hot and humid. If you want to connect then let me know. Its super weird which is why Im looking for other states to live in. 34.13. Take a look at our latest list of the 10 best places for a single mom to live and work in 2019: Naperville, Illinois Naperville is a small city located in the western region of Chicago, and the. This makes it great for families that are looking for a smaller environment while still enjoying a variety of entertainment options like parks, museums, and zoos. No area for black people in America will be without its challenges in racial harmony. Florida, Mississippi, Alabama and surrounding southern states. Next year my nest will be empty and Im planning wheres the best place for me to be and get my life back. But these areas are in my opinion, expensive. Westerville and Reynoldsburg Pickerington have a lot of diversity and the schools are great. Im 31 with two kids both have some special needs. You have access to the best food and entertainment. Its a great place to have lived all my life. Also what are the safest area to live? I just want to move somewhere different because my children are all grown and Im divorced. The people here are unbelievably kind, and helpful. Ohio is still very segregated in all three major cities. Currently I live in North Augusta. Repeat. My goodness from the sounds of it, it seems Seattle is not completely the go too destination for Black Americans which is unfortunate, but I can understand why this may be so. I want him in a good area where he is safe, if that makes sense. Surveys often rank it as the happiest city in Portugal - it's not hard to see why. South Florida was home to four cities at the bottom of the ranking and two cities in the top 25. I was stationed in Europe and Im ready to leave the U.S. altogether. Miami Beach is nice, but expensive. Just my opinion, someone else could have a totally different opinion. Paired with a quote from a black traveler's experience. Traffic has become horrible! She loves creating content that inspires financial empowerment. Nashville has numerous colleges and universities, such as Vanderbilt, Fisk, TSU, And MTSU, so there is a great appreciation for education and intelligence. 49. And now 4 percent of kids live with a single father, up from 1 percent in 1960. . I am a single mother in my early 30s, with a teenage son. Southfield, outside of Detroit; New Rochelle, a suburb of New York City; and Missouri City, a suburb of Houston, ranked highest in the analysis. There Are Lots Of Opportunities For A Black Family In Lansing, Michigan, 8. If your trying to retire Florida will be perfect for you. I find the Pacific North West has this problem. Hi, Ive been considering moving to Maryland after graduation. Hi Lisa, not sure if you have made a decision yet, I came to the DMV, DC, MD, VA area a long time ago and never left. Shauna, I have friends of the family who live in Wilmington and love it. I have these very odd fascination with Wisconsin and Minnesota. Really would like more information about Columbus, Ohio as far as school system and which areas have low crime. So far it seems NC and MD are good spots. The jobs pay well but you definitely want to be married and both pulling in a good six figures to live somewhat comfortably in the places I mentioned. The black community is very small. Cities considered had a Black woman population of at least 100,000. My husband wants to go west but I prefer an area that has a decent amount of black people. Move to Boston Queen. It is beautiful with good schools, 20 to 25 min, outside of Washington DC. I am currently living in NYC. I was raised here in Seattle and I think its a great place! Charles County MD. We currently live in a great, mixed community in an excellent school system. Educational Attainment (full weight): This metric equally comprises two metrics. Richmond, Virginia Loved By African Americans, 4. The school system can be great depending where you are. Blessings. To me it is what you make of it in some places while in others its not. And possibly, start a business (also, eventually start a family). Dont let some of these comments from people whove only lived in Seattle for a few years scare you. Hi Tracey, Where in Orlando can you find a predominantly black community? We've gathered a list of the best cities for single African-American women in the United States. I would really like more information about Columbus as far the school system and entrepreneurship for African Americans. Lansing isnt just the capital of Michigan, its an unsuspecting haven for Black families too. Columbus also has the education choice program, where they will pay the tuition of private schools if school accepts the program, which many do. Clearwater is more family orientated. Twins almost 19 and in college, youngest almost 16. 11 has single brothers too. My husband and I are looking to move from AZ to Texas or NC. Arguably one of the best places for black families to live in the world. I live in Buford now and my daughter absolutely loves the schools out here, she said shes actually being challenged vs what she was learning in Cobb County school. 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. Other cities comparable are Denver, Augusta Ga, Jacksonville and Dover DA. Weird thing is that most of them arent from the west coast so one would think theyd be friendly. Having my kids in the best school is a must thats why Ive stayed put. Im a single 54 year old woman and I read that Switzerland and Denmark are beautiful and great for African Americans. We are currently looking to relocate for a different experience, more activities geared toward Black/African Americans and of course more reasonable costs. I thought the same thing. I still want my children to be around their own race. It is the best place for African Americans. Hawaii and Idaho have the second and third lowest rates of single parenting, both at about 26 percent. My partner and I work in the human services field. Philadelphia and D.C. are great for Muslim women! I think itll be the new Atlanta. Best Places to Raise a Family Best Cities to Raise a Family I hope things have progressed. I am constantly in situations where Im the only Black person in the room and Im not finding as many opportunities. I left New York 18 years ago, after 44 years of living in and growing up on Long Island. Now the city is becoming more violent again so I am now trying to decide if I want to move deeper into the county, or leave the state all together. Remone, fascinating response. So glad I found this comment. I relocated to Raleigh from Michigan 12 years ago. Scholarships for all kinds of reasons are available at private schools, Religious schools, Military schools, etc. You are right. As for the climate in Raleigh, you can expect four very distinct seasons and temperatures that typically dont climb above 90. Im in LA and feel the same way. Theres lots to do. Good luck with whatever decision you make, God bless you. So far, on the top of my list are Raleigh and/or Charlotte NC. This is one of the locations I was looking into. Richmond boasts some of the best schools, both elementary and middle, for children about half of the population is made up of other families. America was moving forward and now its moving backwards!! 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. MoneyGeek analyzed data on income, the cost of crime, homeownership and poverty levels from 200 cities across the United States to rank the best and worst cities for Black women to live and financially flourish in. My husband and I are here with our grade school children where do you think this is a good place for a family like ours? I live in California. People are friendly and respectful. My cousin lives here and I thought I needed to be closer to family. Any suggestion? Im originally from Kentucky. I live in Philadelphia PA now and hate it. I hate it here. I worry my west-coast sensibilities wont be met in the south but there seems to be enough holistic doctors/ veterinarians, organic food co-ops, metaphysical bookstores, healthy restaurants, art museums, galleries. Required fields are marked *, document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a0b373aef3ce7327debff457dacebd88" );document.getElementById("if75a4498f").setAttribute( "id", "comment" );Comment *, Careers Contact Us Privacy Policy CookiePolicy Win. Mississippi, South Carolina, Arkansas, Florida, and Georgia all report percentages of at least 35 percent. We love Dallas and Houston. But thats horrible for young couples looking for their first home. Moving back to Dallas. Why is Atlanta not on this list? Sacramento, Calif. and Buffalo, N.Y. followed Springfield, with final scores of 62.2 and 61.5, respectively. Im an older single woman and my adult son, myself and his girlfriend are planning to move to North Carolina. Rated the top library system in the nation, that has after school programs that children are driven to in a school bus. (I lived in Atlanta for two year, from 2004-2006). 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. I want so bad to get out of California! Raleigh is very boring the people dont connect with others well. Hello, Im currently looking to move from Indiana but undecided what city to move to. Seattle has a long history of segregation and now struggles with gentrification. If youre looking to move here, its important to note that Lansing is much smaller than any of the other cities discussed on this list. Every African American deserves the opportunity to live in a happy place. I moved here from Atlanta. Buckle up, work hard, and enjoy life. So go figure. They dont speak and will just look at you. Were originally from Virginia so that is not an option. How is it for raising a black family? Tracey, I am in Florida in SWFL, it is cheap here and real state is booming. I lost contact with a friend who settled in Ohio. Racism is here like anywhere but its very subtle and youre left alone. Southfield, a suburb of Detroit and New Rochelle, a New York City suburb, ranked highest in the analysis. This is mostly a gold course, elderly community. Seattle def needs more of the Culture. Poverty Rate (full weight): The percentage point difference of the citys rate of Black women earning at or above the poverty level and the rate of all other women living above the poverty level nationally. We have all 4 seasons. Any information will be greatly appreciated. Often the breadwinners for their families, they have the highest labor force participation rate for women and make up 21% of all women-owned businesses. Its an over-crowded, young peoples place. He has a very diverse group of friends. I have a very sweet and sensitive child and the schools here are great!. Overall I like living here. Also, possibly Florida. Any help is appreciated. We're a plethora there. A lot of black people I know are either left or thinking about leaving. They have a whole little city in their section. There is a decent black population and the city is not too big. 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. Did you eventually settle down in Seattle? I am originally from Houston and we are warm friendly folk as a custom and to anyone; no matter your background. I plan to leave. They own their own home. Perfect right? Remone, I think theyre possessed or something. There are great Black churches (including Second Baptist) but suburban teachers were not accustomed to black students at the time. I would like a safe state for black families, good jobs, good school system, activities for everyone. Atlanta is great but over populated and expensive. Born and raised in Seattle, WA, not much of a black population. Anybody have any suggestions on a warmer climate because this isnt it. I have overwhelming evidence, yet I cant get legal representation or a court date. Where is the safest and go to destination for black Americans to live and prosper? Black moms are over five times more likely to define themselves as single compared to their white counterparts, according to Motherly's latest annual State of Motherhood Survey. Although no place is completely without inequality or injustice, we have researched some of the cities where Black individuals and families are thriving. Im a black woman and I was thinking about moving there. Its a love hate state for me as a New Yorker. I am a married mother of three sons. I moved here from KY and love it. Also, unless you are an entrepreneur or have a track record in leadership roles, the job market can be difficult to navigate. Great for raising a family with Raleigh coming in second in my opinion. You get in where you fit in and hopefully find some good white friends to bond with. Theres such a grossly limited African-American population and its not very diverse. Although I love Chicago, I want to go west coast. Its an employment mecca, which has some of every stable and trending industry. On the other hand the state has an excellent selection of public schools. I think I have to really start praying on that. So true! Houston is a place that black people more often thrive and transfer their success to the next generation. You are absolute right Remone. Cost of living is pretty good. The love and hate thing is real here for northerners but, if you have plans to own property, rent a home or buy a home you can definitely do that here. Amazingly I was able to escape alive and without a prison record. 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. When posed that question, Dr. Lori Martin, a professor of African and African American studies and sociology at Louisiana State University, had this to say: "A livable place for Black women is safe, and for women with children, it is home to schools where all students have access to an excellent education. The people are not welcoming at all. To get a quality education you would have to enroll your children in private school. We have been living in Alabama all of my life (40 plus years) and looking to branch out. Click here to check out more details about each city's perks for Black singles. Naeema- I recommend (and live in) Durham/Raleigh area. And unless the majority of your circle is anything other than your own kind (black), your an outcast for the most part. I spent 10 years in Columbus Ohio the cost of living is very fair as far as schools go. Black women serve a critical role in the American economy, contributing $3.8 billion to the GDP annually. If you dont mind telling me, whats wrong with Minneapolis? I visited and found it beautiful, and was wondering what the experience of living there as a black person would be like. Other great schools are southwestern Hilliard Dublin Grove city public school. There are other black people here coming usually from the East coast (Detroit and Chicago) but really all over. But Nashville is a great city. I am deciding between Houston, Atlanta, and Charlotte. Chesapeake or VA Beach, VA. would serve you well Ms Celeste. I find it boring because Im still young. Just beware that we do get the occasional hurricane and the teacher pay here is one of the worst in the nation (in case youre planning to teach here). You pretty much need a high level of education to get a good paying job to afford living in Nashville. It is tough enough here. Cobb County GA have a lot of programs and activities geared towards our wonderful seniors. Chestnut Hill is a very safe area to live in and a very cute town. According to the Census Bureau,. I went to school in Hampton Roads and definitely did not feel a bit of racism or hear about any for that matter, probably because its home to a couple of HBCUs. We all know this and I perfectly understand why many of us loathe to accept it. Right. Single parents in Springfield, Mass. Yes, as a matter of fact they were talking about the increased crime rates. Lots of opportunity for discomfort here. The people dont speak or seem to know how to interact and it rains 9 months out of 12. Best medical care in Maryland. Im so happy to have come across this site! Im on this site now because I am in the process of re-locating. I was born and raised in Boston, and need a new city fast. My boys go to one of the best private schools in the country, right here in Chicago; very expensive 30K a year per kid. Im going to check Seattle out, sounds like a great place to live. I know Santa Barbara is beautiful. 3. It shouldnt be this way. 9 $51,168 Median Income for Single Mothers $106,921 My children are mixed and while I have done a lot of research some is very contradictory. I want safe, friendly, affordable with activities geared towards the mature population. Honolulu, Hawaii. What is the best place for an elderly women to buy a house in 2019? MoneyGeek interviewed Dr. Ukanwa and other experts to elaborate on the unique challenges that Black women face and the solutions to help them. Ive thought of moving back home, but those damn mosquitoes. On top of that, Lansings unemployment rate is currently at its lowest in 15 years and hundreds of thousands of new jobs have been created for the city in recent years. Thank you. These data are presented in the full data set at the end of this analysis. My only complaint, too many people are moving here! I think Im moving back to DC. 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 am looking to move to a much less expensive, safe, predominantly black retirement community in another state. 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. Where is great for a single Black Muslim woman? The area I live in is not diverse and the public school system is not good. I too wondered about Durhams high ranking status. What cities do you recommend? Tracey, did you find your spot? And how are the school systems? People are also not as friendly as one would think. What city could you suggest that has that same homely feeling with nice friendly people? I dont want her somewhere it will be difficult for her socially. Any suggestions? Looking to move. There are many universities in the area Vanderbilt, MTSU, Belmont, including HBCUs Fisk, Meharry Medical College & Tennessee State. I agree, when I visited Seattle last summer I definitely felt out of place. Your email address will not be published. Ive been here for 13 years and Im done. My daughter graduated from high school here and went to college in Houston. I currently live in Florida a want to relocate. I currently live in the midwest but want a better economic and diverse area. The fact that Orlando is on this list let alone number two is insane. I know its hard, but you are uniquely qualified to win this thing. In place of . 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. Raleigh/Durham is on my radar but real estate is moving fast and expensive down there and they dont have the beautiful pre-1940 stock of houses I love to be surrounded by. I live in the suburbs of DC and have to stay that moving to PG County, Maryland would be ideal if you are looking to see affluent black families. Living in Mesa its a black person is fine. 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. Lansing is diverse which I guess is why Im seeing it on so many lists. I am from the east coast and currently live in San Diego, CA. If you're looking to settle down with a nice country boy, Lincoln could be the place for you. The black people here are very few and far between. Thanks. Chapel Hill/Carrboro schools considered best in the state. Columbus, Ohio Cold Winters But Otherwise A Good City For Young Black Families. Im from Houston and were very friendly here for the most part. The economy is great and jobs are plentiful. I likewise have resided in and out of Georgia for the past 20 years. It is very expensive to live here. Honey, drive 30 minutes west to Durham. Any suggestions? I lived and raised my children in Greensboro. Any thoughts on a good city & school system In Dallas or Houston thats a great diverse place to raise my black boy? Hi everyone. 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. Visited Seattle for three days before a cruise. As well as a great Art museum, Science museum and zoo! We must never confuse motion with progress. 11! Im looking to move for myself as a single woman in my 50s. Im trying to make my choice very carefully. Hi Lakeita- Im in San Diego I moved here from Boston and love the beaches and weather. And Atlanta is only 4 hours away, if you need to GET YOUR BLACK ON. Rounding out the top five best and worst metros for Black women's overall outcomes were Boston, Baltimore, Raleigh, and. I disagree with San Antonio being diverse. Lots going on, and blacks have good jobs, but black culture or presence is definitely lacking. Anybody else live here? I know your comment was from 18 but hopefully youll get this. Let me know if you need more info or help if your decide to move. Lived in Cincinnati 15 years and didnt like it. Not the case. Ive been thinking about moving to Seattle for some time now. I just want out of this cold Columbus weather! I have 3 children but two are ages thirteen and three. I live an hour away from San Antonio and know for a fact that it is very beautiful but not diverse. Do you live in Denver? It makes me sad. I have heard of African Americans moving abroad. Montgomery county (living near silver spring) is great. Another big plus to Tennessee, theres no State or Local Payroll Taxes which yielded me a 7% raise when I moved here from Ohio! Where can Black women feel supported and flourish financially? I currently reside in Memphis Tn. This combination results in low-wage jobs and a significant wealth gap: Black women who work full-time, year-round earn 62 cents for every one dollar white men earn working full-time, year-round. Overall, hands down, and without a doubt, the best place for black women to live in America is Washington D.C. So I chose to home school. I never experienced racism like I did here in Ohio. Were both into the arts. I live in Atlanta and I love it here. The Tampa and St. Pete area have a lot of culture and accommodates all ages group. In Riverside, CA, the median pay of Black women was higher than the median pay of white men. Especially housing. Thank you. Braselton. Any ideas? My best friend moved to Laveen after years in Phoenix. Housing can be affordable if you know where to look. Good times ahead! I second that. Hi, Im a single mom with a 4 year old boy looking to move to Texas in about a year or two. My wife, also African American and from the south, is a former officer in the USAF and currently a state auditor. Lastly few blacks in positions of authority. Not sure what to make of the Orlando area. Do you know where I may feel comfortable settling in Florida? According to Money Geek, the recently released survey Black Women and the Wealth Gap: Best Cities to Flourish Financially found the city of Southfield is the top-ranking place for Black women to live. My whole family is looking to relocate to another state, hence why Im on this page. Any suggestions? Reynoldsburg has a nice black population, as well as Groveport, Ohio, but you will need an automobile to live in those places. I graduated from The Ohio State University. Disparities in pay between white men and Black women mean local Equal Pay Days are different in cities across the country. There isnt much Black American owned here unless it is African owned, a hair salon or a barber shop. Florida is getting lots of negative press. Never experienced this in Florida. Staying put in Durham. The size of the local Black population and the cost of crime in the area was included in the ranking to reflect the presence of the Black community and safety, respectively. My daughter came home one day from school and told me *****s parents told her not to play with me because I am black. Im 51 and and a single mom. 50. Summers can be hot but nothing like Arizona hot. The ranking includes analysis of income, poverty rate, homeownership, educational attainment, and health insurance gaps between Black women and the entire population nationally and locally. I havent nailed anything down for sure yet. Hampton Roads, VA. Im so sorry to hear that you are going through this. Can confirm. 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. I am starting my third chapter in life. Will not move there. I am so desperately wanting to relocate, and have the slightest info on were to begin! Youve been doing this for about 15 years. Can you specify some really nice communities in Cali for a single mom with 8 year old boys? The crime rate and violence has gotten so bad here. The problem is, our warm seasons dont last long. Please tell me more. The top 10: Greensboro, North Carolina Boston, Massachusetts Minneapolis, Minnesota Orlando, Florida Miami, Florida Raleigh, North Carolina Tampa, Florida Washington, D.C. Atlanta, Georgia Does anyone know much about San Diego? Hopefully, the traffic problems will be resolve with the big infrastructure plans. Are you sure? There are people who have lived on the same street as us for over 10 years and we dont even know their names or hardly see them but thats the NY way of life and its OK with us. I like to bike, jog and take walks without having to go to a trail. Not exactly sure what youre looking for for your family, but as far as African-American culture, it definitely is not Arizona. What might the positive and negative impacts be? Maryland is very nice especially Towson, MD. Floridians cant afford to go there unless you work there. Im looking for all the things you mentioned. As a young black man there is very little opportunity. Oh! San Diego is beautiful but conservative by California standards and Im sure black people could thrive, they could anywhere, but it would in be in spite of that blackness. The ranking includes analysis of income, poverty rate, homeownership, educational attainment, and health insurance gaps between Black women and the entire population nationally and locally. You dont see too many of us out and about. Did you make that move? Hawaii is the most racially diverse state in the U.S. and has consistently been ranked as one of the best places to raise Black children. Negotiate to be paid what you are worth. I got tired of the frigid winter weather, the exorbitant cost of living in New York and the rude people. Im considering Orlando, so would love to know why. After reading through these I can say they are helpful to a single mom looking to relocate with a 9 year old. Great list! Im considering moving to Florida, I cant with the weather getting colder each year. Im open to pretty much any area, as long as there is room to thrive. I was thinking of moving from Orlando where I was raised to Ohio, but you have changed my mind.