Denver
REAL ESTATE
Homebuying in LGBTQ+-friendly metros comes with a price
Reproduced from an Urban Institute analysis of Census data; Chart: Axios VisualsPeople need to earn $150,000 to afford the typical home in LGBTQ+-friendly areas like Denver — nearly 50% higher than areas without LGBTQ+ protections, according to a recent Redfin study.Why it matters: The homebuying barrier is higher for LGBTQ+ people than their cis and/or straight counterparts.Zoom in: The median household income in Denver is nearly $60,000 below what's needed to afford the median-priced home, per Redfin's report.Yes, but: Denver is relatively affordable compared to other metros with large LGBTQ+ populations. For instance, there's a $223,000+ gap between median incomes...
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