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Coming in at number 10 on the countdown of best cities for singles is Raleigh, North Carolina. The cost of living in this city is 5% below the national average.
There are over 2,500 food and drinking establishments in Raleigh, so it's not difficult to find a great place for a date. The average cost of a fancy dinner out is $68.
Out of a population of nearly 400,000 in Arlington, Texas, 52% are single. By the way, 49% of the population is male.
The city has over 4,700 acres of green spaces for singles to explore, while an average cappuccino costs $4.08.
Richmond, Virginia, ranks at number eight on the list, a city where 53% of the population is female. The city has a thriving arts and culture scene.
Richmond's cost of living is 4% less than the national average. You can expect to pay, on average, $10 for a cocktail when you're on a date in the city.
Columbus, Ohio, has one of the best dating pools in the country. In this city, 63% of women and 61% of men are single (unmarried).
St. Paul, Minnesota, scores high on all counts, including the dating pool available, affordability, and the amount of amenities on offer.
Columbus also scores well for its cost of dating, with the cost of living here being 10% lower than the national average. The cost of two cinema tickets, for example, will set you back $21 on average.
Almost 95% of adults hold at least a high school degree, the third highest percentage in the country. The job market is also booming in Boise, while cost of living is 8% below the national average.
There is an even split of females to males in Boise, Idaho, which ranks sixth best for singles. There is plenty of opportunity for outdoor recreation activities and dates in this scenic city.
In Atlanta, the cost of living is 1% below average, and 51% of the city's population are females. There are over 11,500 drinking establishments to choose from, and a Lyft home won't set you back too much ($12.89 on average for a 10-mile ride).
There are over 5,375 drinking establishments and more than 1,000 entertainment spots in Pittsburgh, a city where almost 70% of women and 66% of men are unmarried.
Some 62% of the city's population is single (unmarried), with slightly more females (51%) than males (49%) living here. The city has over 6,750 restaurants and more than 1,875 entertainment venues, making it perfect for dates.
While the cost of dating is a little less competitive in Pittsburgh, it makes up for it with the sheer number of amenities available in the city for a date, rising to the rank of third best city for singles.
It's not just the weather that's hot in Atlanta: the singles scene is blazing! Perhaps it's because it has one of the best dating pools in the country and there are plenty of amenities for daters.
A cappuccino will set you back $5.06 in the city on average, while the average price of a 10-mile Lyft ride is $12.49. Residents are spoiled with over 6,875 acres of park access within the city limits.
The second best city in the country for singles, Cincinnati displays strength across the categories of available dating pool, cost of dating, and amenities.
First place goes to Minneapolis, Minnesota, where almost two thirds of the city's population is unmarried, ranking it first in the country for its dating pool score.
With over 1,875 entertainment locations and an average 10-mile Lyft costing just $11.57, dating is a breeze. The city also has a thriving job market, and it's a particularly good fit for those who enjoy the snow.
Low scores across all categories make San Jose definitively the worst place to date in the US. It's probably wise to avoid this Silicon Valley city if you're a singleton!
A smaller dating pool and lower percentage of amenities combine to give Laredo, Texas, its low ranking score on this list.
The cost of dating in Honolulu can make it too expensive to really enjoy single life here, and it's the main reason why the city makes the "worst" list.
There are not a lot of places to go dating in Anchorage, and where you can go the cost is high, making it the third worst city for singles.
Although it's the 11th most populous city in California, Stockton's dating pool is lacking. The low percentage of amenities for dates don't make it a great choice for singles who manage to meet someone either.
There might be "plenty of fish in the sea," but that's not the case in Corpus Christi, where the dating pool isn't great.
Although the dating pool percentage isn't the worst in Louisiana, the cost of dating and available amenities see the city rank ninth worst for singles.
Moving on to the worst cities in the country for singles. A good cost of dating score couldn't rescue Bakersfield, which scored low for its available dating pool. It also has a smaller percentage of amenities on offer.
While dating is a lottery everywhere, the chances are it won't be great in Philadelphia! The dating pool, cost of dating, and the city's amenities don't impress overall.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, New York comes second on the worst cities ranking. The high cost associated with dating cancels out the abundance of amenities on offer in the Big Apple.
If you're a single person seeking a man, Cleveland is perhaps the best place to find them. Here, 73% of men report being single.
Whereas if you're single and seeking a woman, Detroit is probably for you. The city has the highest percentage of women describing themselves as single, at 75%.
Los Angeles beats its nearest rival New York for the top of spot of city with the most entertainment options, with an impressive 19,000-plus establishments.
In case you're concerned, it might be helpful to know that the state with the lowest prevalence of STDs is Wyoming.
Conversely, while technically not a "state," the District of Columbia has the highest prevalence of STDs: it's higher here than in any US state.
An average 10-mile Lyft journey will only set you back $11.10 in Greensboro, North Carolina, making it a more affordable option.
Also scoring as one of the worst places for singles, Anchorage ranked as the most expensive city for a Lyft ride, with the average 10-mile journey costing $20.58.
Sources: (Healthy Framework)
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Struggling to meet someone? You might not be totally to blame! It turns out the city where you live makes a big difference. Some cities have a much higher number of single people, or going out to meet people comes at a lower cost, with better amenities and safety available. Dating in these cities makes it a lot easier for singles to spend time (and money) meeting new people, with a bigger dating pool available to choose from. Conversely, there are cities where unaffordability is a problem, where there is a mismatch between the number of singles of a certain gender, or there is a smaller pool of eligible people to date.
Curious? Click on to find out which US cities you should go, and where to avoid, if you're single in 2024.
All prices in USD.