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There's always someone on the hunt for that special someone. Plenty of Americans searching for a person who genuinely connects with them, whether it's through dating apps or sheer happenstance. There's even a chance for that love to bloom into a happy marriage down the road.
With that said, romance has to start somewhere, and many places make it easier to enhance that relationship. WalletHub released a special list for those seeking those connections: a list of the best and worst U.S. cities for singles. Analysts said they "compared more than 182 U.S. cities across 35 key indicators of dating-friendliness. Our data set ranges from the share of the population that is single to the number of online dating opportunities to the average price for a two-person meal."
A renowned city in Washington State claimed the crown: Seattle! This popular destination got the highest marks in "Dating Opportunities," which includes metrics like the number of online and mobile dating opportunities, Google search traffic for the term “Tinder” and more.
"Seattle is the best city overall for singles, offering tons of options when it comes to attractions, restaurants, social clubs and other venues for meeting singles or having a date," analysts remarked. "Even though Seattle is the best city for singles overall, it’s far from the cheapest, with date activities."
Columbia, Maryland ranked as the worst place to find love in America.
These are the best U.S. cities for singles, according to the study:
- Seattle, Washington
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Denver, Colorado
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Austin, Texas
- Reno, Nevada
- Tampa, Florida
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Tucson, Arizona
- Portland, Oregon