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Even in the era of online dating, trying to find love can be challenging. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 47% of U.S. adults are unmarried (either never married, divorced or widowed), but 57% of single adults aren’t looking for a relationship or even casual dating right now. Of course, where you live can make a big difference in your love life and a new report reveals the cities that may help your chance of success.
- WalletHub’s list of the Best and Worst Cities for Singles in 2024 has just come out.
- They compared 182 U.S. cities on 35 key indicators of dating-friendliness in three main categories: Economics, Fun & Recreation and Dating Opportunities.
- They rated the cities on factors including the cost of a restaurant meal for two, the average price of a haircut and the nightlife options per capita.
- The best city for singles in 2024 is Seattle, Washington, which comes in third for dating opportunities, fifth for fun & recreation, but 174th for economics.
- Las Vegas, second overall, is number one for fun & recreation, while Juneau, Alaska, 14th overall, is first for dating opportunities, and Fargo, North Dakota, 24th overall, is first for economics.
- On the flip side, next year’s worst city for singles is Columbia, Maryland.
The Top 10 Best Cities for Singles in 2024
(Check out the full list here)
- Seattle, Washington
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Denver, Colorado
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Austin, Texas
- Reno, Nevada
- Tampa, Florida
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Tucson, Arizona
- Portland, Oregon
The Five Worst Cities for Singles
- Columbia, Maryland
- Warwick, Rhode Island
- Brownsville, Texas
- Glendale, California
- Pearl City, Hawaii
Read the article at WalletHub