Where does Denver rank among the best US cities for singles to mingle ahead of Valentine’s Day?
Feb 1, 2024, 8:07 AM
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Where does Denver rank among the best US cities for singles to mingle ahead of Valentine’s Day?
With nearly 47% of all U.S. adults being unmarried and only 42% of single adults interested in a relationship or casual dating right now, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its on 2024’s Best & Worst Cities for Singles, to help people maximize their chances of finding love without breaking the bank.
WalletHub compared more than 180 U.S. cities across 35 key indicators of dating-friendliness. The 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.
Best Cities for Singles | Worst Cities for Singles | |
1. Seattle, WA | 173. Winston-Salem, NC | |
2. Las Vegas, NV | 174. Little Rock, AR | |
3. Denver, CO | 175. Hialeah, FL | |
4. Atlanta, GA | 176. Jackson, MS | |
5. Austin, TX | 177. Dover, DE | |
6. Reno, NV | 178. Pearl City, HI | |
7. Tampa, FL | 179. Glendale, CA | |
8. Madison, WI | 180. Brownsville, TX | |
9. Tucson, AZ | 181. Warwick, RI | |
10. Portland, OR | 182. Columbia, MD |
WalletHub says: The third-best city for singles in the U.S. is Denver, the Mile High City, which is a great option for singles looking for a partner who’s fit. The city is known for its proximity to the Rocky Mountains, but it also offers plenty of ways to stay in shape within its limits, with a large number of parks and fitness centers, plus good walkability.
Denver is a good city for online and mobile dating, with over 90% of the population having a broadband internet connection and a smartphone. Dating apps gained a boost in popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic and remain a common way for singles to find love. While breathing in the fresh mountain air in Denver, you might just find someone who takes your breath away.
If you’re single in Denver perhaps this is the year you’ll find love…like this penguin.