Hilltop As Rising Gay 'Hood

Tacoma has put a fair amount of money and energy into the theories of Richard Florida.  Well…

(Denver, CO) – Whether or not you subscribe to Richard Florida’s “creative class” theory, where the gays go eventually so do higher property values, less crime, better schools, ethnic diversity and growth.

In that vane, GayGhettos.com in partnership with GayRealEstate.com, the leading resource for gay-friendly real estate transactions, has announced its inaugural list of the nation’s top up-and-coming “gay ghettos.”

Only four neighborhoods made the list per region.  Representing THE WEST we have:

Hilltop (Tacoma, WA)—With one of the highest populations of gays in Tacoma, the area is cleaning itself up from its gangs and drugs past up and housing prices are rising fast. Gay-owned and gay-friendly lounges have been popping up around this district. The area will only see more gentrification in the years to come due to planned office and condo developments, affordable historic homes, great sense of community and easy access to downtown Tacoma.

Check that out.

Previously on Exit133

Link to 247Gay