Living in Ohio may not mean living in the LGBT capital of the world, but there are some amazing cities here. Many of the more open parts of Ohio are very welcoming to LGBT individuals, especially if you move to the right neighborhoods. If you’re thinking about working with a gay or lesbian real estate agent to move to Ohio, here are a few of the places you might think about.
Around Cleveland
Cleveland has several suburbs and neighborhoods that are great for LGBT individuals and families. Tremont, for example, is considered Cleveland’s art district, so it attracts many open and welcoming individuals. The homes here are wonderful older houses, and many have been renovated over the years. There are also some great restaurants.
Lakewood is also in the Cleveland area. It sits on the west side of the city and is known for its major business district. The city’s population is only a little over 50,000, so it’s smaller than Cleveland but located near enough to commute. In the 90s, Lakewood was home to Ohio’s largest per capita LGBT population.
Detroit Shoreway is the third Cleveland area city on the list. Its theater culture has exploded recently, plus the fact that Highway 90 runs through the city makes it an ideal home for those who want to commute to Cleveland but not live there.
Around Toledo
If you’re looking at Toledo, you want to look at Ottawa Hills. This neighborhood is the most LGBT out of the area’s various LGBT neighborhoods. The population of Ottawa Hills is mostly older people, but it is known for its outstanding school district.
Around Cincinnati
Cincinnati’s Northside district is known for its LGBT culture. It’s where the Cincinnati Pride Parade is held every year. The area is home to a number of LGBT families, and the average age of a Northside resident is mid-30s. That shows that this area is a place where many have settled in for the long run.
Around Dayton
Dayton’s Grafton Hill is the city’s LGBT community, even though it only takes up about 18 blocks of the city. If you’re looking for a historic home, this is the place. Many of the houses are a part of the Historic Registry, and even if you don’t live in one of these houses, you’ll be in awe of how amazing they look. Again, this is a neighborhood with an older population that has settled down and is, for the most part, content on where they live.
