Top 10 Cities Black Americans are Moving To (& Leaving!!!) | Black Excellist

Do you have plans to move to (or away) from any of the cities stated?

I want to flee the US altogether.

In 2005, left Vicksburg MS and moved to Marietta GA bc I knew I wanted better for me and my children! Best decision but was scared of the unknown. But God made the way for me and showed me what steps to take. Landed good job, went back to school and bought my first home....still here and thriving!! All praises to the Most High!!

An awesome video! I am also military. I've visited and lived in over 40 countries, including most large US cities. From what I've experienced, most people focus too much on the macro issues and don't give enough credit to the small things, such as the importance of a social life. I'm now 55. When I was in my 30-40s, I felt comfortable knowing that I could find a full social life almost at will; believe me, when you get older, finding good friends is difficult; there are only so many bars, churches, sporting events, and festivals you can attend. I currently live in Northern Virginia, but my social life is global. This didn't happen overnight. I have worked on it for the past 15 years. I have seen so many people that are lonely and depressed because they thought their partner would always be their social buddy. I got news for you, people die, friends fade/move away, and divorce happens ever-increasingly. Your ability to maintain or extend your social life wherever you go may seem like a small, easy thing to do, but without putting in the work, it gets complicated when you suddenly find yourself alone—not trying to trigger anyone, just my $.02.

Excellent production: format; graphics; scenery; content; narration; and overall dissemination of enlightening information. Thank you so very very much ! Peace & Love ❤️💕🌸🌺

Left Chicago almost 30 years ago..I now live in rural farming community in Michigan..Where I started a successful business in the dairy industry. As a single woman, the safety, sense of community, incredible low cost of living.... is what I appreciate now!

One reason people are relocating has been completely ignored. I relocated for the weather, and ONLY the weather. I'm retired, not looking for a job, and my only child is grown. I moved simply because I got tired of being cold.

Great video. Well put together. Thank you for sharing :)

Very interesting video! I correctly guessed Dallas, Phoenix, Charlotte and of course Atlanta would be on this list for cities blacks are moving to. I visited 3 of those 4 cities within the past 4 years. I've never been to Charlotte yet. My experiences there were decent, but not exciting. I'm still stuck here in the metro area of Chicago. I want to relocate to somewhere where I have relatives who can help me get around a city I'm unfamiliar with.

Leaving from — 1: Chicago 2: Los Ángeles 3: Detroit 4: St. Louis 5: Cleveland 6: Jackson, MS 7: Milwaukee 8: Baltimore 9: New York / Newark 10: Philadelphia Moving to — 1: Metro Atlanta 2: Houston 3: Metro Dallas (honorable mention: San Antonio + Austin) 4: Minneapolis 5: Seattle 6: Las Vegas 7: Orlando 8: Phoenix 9: Columbus, OH 10: Charlotte

Can't nothing compare to peace and living comfortably.

I'm good with Phoenix. I live in Houston. But the traffic is getting to be too much. Thanks for sharing.

Really informative video on where Black Americans are finding community and opportunities. Eye-opening and helpful. Thanks for sharing!

I left Chicago in 2001 and moved to Orlando. I was there for five years before moving to Las Vegas in 2006. Stayed there until 2017 headed to Edmonton. Moved back to Las Vegas which was fine until 2020. People leaving California relocated to Vegas driving the housing cost up, the violence has increased along with a massive homeless population.. So after 2022 we will be moving to Rwanda.

Some people are bringing their Pookie and Ray-Ray’s with them and the areas they move to are becoming what many are attempting to escape🤷🏽‍♀️

Very interest video and so well done! Thank you for sharing this information. 🙌🏾

Love this! I wish they had a list like this for Canada.

I knew Orlando was going to be on here. Born in and raised in Miami Florida and now I am moving to North Carolina 30 min outside of Charlotte. Praise be to Yahweh that l am closing in my first home in 2 weeks.

Before relocating ANYWHERE, to start, ensure you have: 1. An understanding of vital state and county laws, including criminal, tax, and real estate laws. [You'll be surprised how many archaic laws are still on the books. Research heavily.] 2. A profitable profession, i.e. bus. owner, IT, RN, .. . 3. Reliable transportation-- 2 modes if possible 4. An excellent public school system for your children [based upon U.S. standings, not state; the best state school may still be behind the national standing--- exercise caution] 5. Thoroughly researched the demographics and cultural enrichment opportunities to broaden horizons if desired --Good Luck

Good video really enjoyed watching it and educating myself on things going on around me! Keep making the great videos!!!!