Try to be nice about this question (Houston, Katy: neighborhoods, to live in)

[Kandy]

Ideally, we could find an established neighborhood with neighbors who didn't look at us in disgust.


Come live by us! My family would welcome you with open arms. My brother is gay and used to live in the Montrose area, but now lives in IL. We just moved to a nice, somewhat upscale neighborhood in the Humble area. Only 15 miles to downtown. I think you would like it here.

[modster]

Originally Posted by dcg123

I'm not sure but I don't think it's legal for a licensed agent to make recommendation as to race, religion, or sexual preferencial composition of a local.

Just FYI - unfortunately sexual orientation is not a protected class under fair housing guidelines.

I am sure the original poster has done something by now, but for anyone else who might have the same or similiar questions. Just about anywhere inside the loop or close to it would work. Much of the community was priced out of Montrose years ago and except for those who bought a long time ago or are renting, many gay buyers migrated to the Heights, Timbergrove/Lazybrook & Garden Oaks. Same song second verse as prices have gotten pretty steep in those areas.

There is supposedly a pretty strong Gay presence in Inwood Forest, (which surprises me at least). As well as Oak Forest as people have been priced out of Garden Oaks. Westbury is really been the hot spot now & the gay influx has been instrumental in the resurgence in that area. There is a group called WAGL, Westbury Association of Gays & Lesbians that is supposed to have several hundred members.

Along with artists, DINKS, etc. there is also a growing community presence & gentrification in some of the eastern inner-loop neighborhoods. Lindale Park off 45 north, Eastwood near the Maxwell House coffee plant, and Idylwood off Wayside & Lawndale, all the way out to Glenbrook Valley by Sims bayou.

So again, to make a short story long, anywhere inside the loop or close to it would work.

[Synopsis]

I don't live in Houston, I live in a DFW suburb but honestly I don't think anyone give's a rat's behind if you're gay or not gay. Just about one year ago, I had two gay neighbors move in next door to me and I couldn't be happier. They are good neighbors, keep their place in EXCELLENT condition and don't cause any ruckus (noise, etc.). Just pick a place that you like, and unless you are out in the front yard making out everyday, nobody will care. Incidentally, the neighbors would usually car if it was ANY couple making out in the front yard everyday, whether it be gay or heterosexual.

[shannon94]

Originally Posted by Fla Jo

Hmmm, I guess I wonder exactly what "making a big deal about it" equates to... Does that mean I shouldn't tell anybody? Maybe it means I should alway use gender neutral pronouns like we, us, they, etc. Perhaps it's only a BIG deal if I fly a rainbow flag in my front yard...or ogle the neighbor's wife?
It's been my experience that even when you try to be "quiet" and assimilate, bigots and homophobes still egg your house and make living in "their" neighborhood generally uncomfortable.
I don't think it's an unwarranted question--especially in a state tha has such conservative social opinions. So I ask again, where can someone like me live safely?

Anywhere you live there are going to be people who are homo phobes....I don't think your going to find a gay utopia. Live where you want to live.

[goosemark]

I love gay people. They don't ask my wife and I when we are going to have kids like all of my straight neighbors do, lol. I would live by you any day.

Plus, my wife has a gay friend at work and I guess there was some huge drag queen competition in Houston just a couple of weeks ago. It was supposed to be the "World Series" of drag queen competition. Not saying that all gay people are drag queens or even like it (I have a gay friend that is completely opposite of the drag queen scene) but I don't think they would hold a competition like that in a city that wasn't somewhat tolerant of other lifestyles.

Good luck!

[dooozie]

I don't understand why you are so concerned about it. I live with another woman and we will soon be relocating to another city in California. We are not gay, but most people assume we are. We are just good friends who get along great and enjoy living in the same house. Let people assume what they want to. We laugh about it.

[hello13685]

I wonder, if nobody in Texas (or Houston specifically) gives a "rat's behind" if one is gay, then why is the majority voting down equal rights for gay people?

[bmglab]

Coming from San Francisco, my wife and I were a little worried about what we had heard about Texas with the typical sterotypes. Houston is actually a really diverse city with a large gay population. Some of the politics here can be conservative, but Houston itself is more liberal. I defintly don't think it is any less safe then any other major city.

[shannon94]

Originally Posted by hello13685

I wonder, if nobody in Texas (or Houston specifically) gives a "rat's behind" if one is gay, then why is the majority voting down equal rights for gay people?

I'm not sure..I can tell you this though....there is a large gay pop in Texas.

[AaronG]

Montrose or anywhere inside the loop.

If you want to be further out of the city try The Woodlands. Tolerance is somewhat higher here tha other burbs.