Asbury Park Among 10 Most LGBTQ-Friendly Towns In US: Report

ASBURY PARK – Realtor.com has identified Asbury Park as one of the 10 most LGBTQ-friendly towns and cities in the United States.

The website notes that the coronavirus has forced many gay pride celebrations to move from jubilant festivals on the streets to computer screens. But the community still has plenty of reasons to fly those rainbow flags high, the site says.

Just last week, the site notes, the US Supreme Court issued a monumental ruling that gay and transgender people are protected from workplace discrimination under the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

"That decision could lead to big changes in where LGBTQ folks choose to live, work, and buy homes in the future," the site says. "Many members of the community have long preferred to live in big cities or smaller, queer-friendly meccas where they felt more accepted and safer from violence, harassment, and discrimination."

Here is what the site said about Asbury Park:

"The Jersey Shore town of Asbury Park is another popular beach destination for the LGBTQ population—and just about everyone else. Known for its lively music, bar, and restaurant scene, the town is also typically home to the Garden State's annual gay pride celebration.

"Just about 90 minutes from New York City, Asbury Park is hopping during the summer. But it's also becoming more of a year-round place to live."