The rankings are in, and it looks like Detroit could improve its dating game.
WalletHub, a personal finance site, published a new study on Tuesday (December 1), breaking down which cities are the best — and worst — for singles in the U.S.
“Finding love can be tough, especially in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic,” WalletHub Financial Writer Adam McCann wrote. “Different cities have reopened at different rates, and some are hit harder by the pandemic than others. Plus, even if there are ample places to go for an outing, many people are strapped for cash and the average date costs over $100. It certainly pays to live in a place where dating activities, such as dining out or watching a movie, are relatively cheaper.”
WalletHub analyzed data in 182 cities nationwide, including the 150 most populated, using 32 “key indicators of dating-friendliness” to compile the rankings.
Metrics included costs of meals and drinks, number of local attractions, single population and others.
Experts weighed in on financial advice to singles — especially as dating apps become increasingly popular — whether virtual dating during the pandemic can help singles save money and other questions.
Detroit rang in at No. 157 on the list of 182 cities.
The city also earned a 135 for its “economic” ranking, 148 for its “fun & recreation” ranking, and 120 for its “dating opportunities” ranking.
WalletHub data also show that Detroit has the highest percentage of singles, and city with the second fewest online-dating opportunities.
Here are the top 10 best cities for singles:
- Madison, WI
- Atlanta, GA
- Denver, CO
- Salt Lake City, UT
- Columbia, SC
- Fargo, ND
- Missoula, MT
- Portland, ME
- Boise, ID
- Tempe, AZ
These are the 10 worst cities for singles:
- Glendale, CA
- Brownsville, TX
- Pembroke Pines, FL
- Warwick, RI
- Laredo, TX
- Hialeah, FL
- Moreno Valley, CA
- Winston-Salem, NC
- Modesto, CA
- Pearl City, HI
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