Looking for a place to move with your girlfriend or wife? While there are many cities out there that certainly welcome lesbians, gays, and everyone else, there are some cities that seem to attract mostly lesbians. If you’re looking for a great lesbian-friendly city, here are some places to add to your list.
Northampton, Massachusetts, tops many of the most lesbian-friendly lists out there. Located in one of the first states to provide its LGBT residents with equal rights and protections, Massachusetts has always been home to a large number of gays and lesbians. While most are drawn to the large city of Boston, nearby Northampton has a lot to offer. In addition to its many permanent residents, a number of lesbians come to Northampton to take classes at Smith College.
Oakland, California, is close enough to San Francisco that you can easily make day trips there, but yet it’s also much cheaper and is home to a very large concentration of lesbian couples. In fact, it’s been number one as far as the highest concentration of lesbian couples for a number of years. The city features many different LGBT bars, clubs, and activities. Nearby Berkeley is another great option for those who want to move to California, but don’t enjoy the crowded, hectic life found in LA or San Francisco.
Seattle, Washington, is another great place for lesbians to move to. With a number of publications such as The Seattle Lesbian and support and resource centers like the Ingersoll Gender Center and the Lesbian Resource Center, Seattle is a great place to live your life to the fullest. With roller derby, film festivals, and more, you’ll always have something to do, too.
Austin, Texas, is an oasis of LGBT friendliness in a state that otherwise isn’t known for its inclusivity. Austin, however, is home to a counterculture of liberal thinking and indie arts. It hosts the South by Southwest entertainment festival every year, has a gay rodeo association, and much more. Lesbians who love the south may love Austin.
Madison, Wisconsin, might come as a bit of a surprise, but it makes the list of top lesbian places to live by virtual of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, a liberal college that brings many young LGBT people to the area. The city also has a neighborhood that has earned itself the nickname “Dyke Heights” for the large number of lesbians who live there.
There are just a few of the many cities with large lesbian populations. Those looking to move might want to check them out.