Gay friendly Rochester?

[ckhthankgod]

Guys, it is interesting that the suburbs to avoid are the more diverse ones(outside of Brighton), but it's ironic that the issue of tolerance in the area was questioned. Interesting and I'm surprised that parts of Chili wasn't included as well.

[kgbnsf]

Originally Posted by OverTaxedInNY

Unfortunately yes, Rochester is gay friendly. Luckily not enough for any terrible parades or festivals. Yet.

Really? Are you really that much of a loser? Go back under your rock.

To the OP, Rochester is relatively gay friendly but there are still simple minds out there to remind you how far it still has to go. Fortunately, New York is a quick flight.

[alw1964]

To the OP. Welcome.

My partner and I have lived in NE Rochester for 17 years. We were legally married 3 weeks ago. We live in the Culver Merchants area. "We" are everywhere. Because just like everyone else it depends on your financial situation and what you want.

Our neighborhood is pretty mixed. There are other gay couples (both with and with out children) on the street, there are many straight couples and plenty of single parents. We have a few multi-generational families in the neighborhood.

We have 2 children and they have many friends in the neighborhood. Get on the GAGV website to get an idea of what's going on.


http://www.gayalliance.org/

There are plenty of "us" in the suburbs too.

So I wouldn't worry about where to live as a gay person but rather like anyone else, what do you want out of a neighborhood? How much do you want to spend etc? Do you want the city or do want a subdivision in the burbs or do you want a village or do you want the country? It's all here.

Good Luck!

[notasmoker]

Originally Posted by alw1964

To the OP. Welcome.

My partner and I have lived in NE Rochester for 17 years. We were legally married 3 weeks ago. We live in the Culver Merchants area. "We" are everywhere. Because just like everyone else it depends on your financial situation and what you want.

Our neighborhood is pretty mixed. There are other gay couples (both with and with out children) on the street, there are many straight couples and plenty of single parents. We have a few multi-generational families in the neighborhood.

We have 2 children and they have many friends in the neighborhood. Get on the GAGV website to get an idea of what's going on.


http://www.gayalliance.org/

There are plenty of "us" in the suburbs too.

So I wouldn't worry about where to live as a gay person but rather like anyone else, what do you want out of a neighborhood? How much do you want to spend etc? Do you want the city or do want a subdivision in the burbs or do you want a village or do you want the country? It's all here.

Good Luck!

Congratulations and Best Wishes!!! It will soon be the one year anniversary of New York embracing marriage equality!

[Corrion14621]

and to the OP: hope that helped if you would like more details about any specific area feel free to ask

[Wartrace]

I grew up in the Rochester area and in all of the area's I've lived in it seems as if Rochester was more accepting of diversity. I am not gay but it never seemed to be a "big deal" in Rochester say compared to where I live now (in Tennessee). I remember as a young man when a woman's group protested having to wear shirts in public parks- that didn't seem to cause much of a fuss , heck, I even attended to show my support!

[garmin239]

Originally Posted by Wartrace

I grew up in the Rochester area and in all of the area's I've lived in it seems as if Rochester was more accepting of diversity. I am not gay but it never seemed to be a "big deal" in Rochester say compared to where I live now (in Tennessee). I remember as a young man when a woman's group protested having to wear shirts in public parks- that didn't seem to cause much of a fuss , heck, I even attended to show my support!

ha, I remember that.... and nobody takes advantage of that law

[kendrastar88]

I think everyone in more or less on point. Yes, Rochester is gay friendly, and there are several areas that would be very suitable to live. Personally, I think the SE is definitely the best bet just for living in general, but probably also for a gay couple. Hope this helps