A new study by WalletHub found the best and worst cities to live in when it comes to finding love. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 47 percent of the U.S. adult population is unmarried and 57 percent of single adults aren't interested in a relationship or casual dating right now. WalletHub compared 182 U.S. cities across 35 indicators of dating friendliness that fall into three main categories: economics, such as the average price of a cocktail or a meal; fun and recreation, such as the number of restaurants and parks per capita; and dating opportunities, such as the share of the population that is single.
Seattle comes in first place for the top 10 best cities for singles to live. Following behind is Las Vegas, Denver, Atlanta, Austin, Reno, Tampa, Madison, Tucson, and Portland. The worst city to live if you are single is Columbia Maryland. Following behind is Warwick, Rhode Island; Brownsville, Texas; Glendale, California; Pearl City, Hawaii; Dover, Delaware; Jackson, Mississippi; Hialeah, Florida; Little Rock, Arkansas; with Winston Salem, North Carolina coming in last place.
WalletHub analyst Cassandra Happe spoke with HuffPost about how the place you live can have a notable impact on your dating life. “If a city has a high population of singles and is packed with activities that you’ll enjoy, then you’ll have a better chance to meet someone with similar interests and can go on higher-quality dates,” she said. “In the current economy, a city that minimizes costs through inexpensive restaurants and venues, plus free things to do, is especially attractive.”
Blaine Anderson, a dating coach for men, told HuffPost that that she occasionally has client say their city is "bad" for dating. “Any city of 100,000-plus people is going to have a lot of awesome singles. If your city feels ‘bad’ for dating, being blunt, the problem probably has more to do with your mindset and lifestyle than your city, or the other singles inhabiting it,” Anderson said. “You can find genuine, loving people anywhere. The trick is designing a life that puts you in positions to meet them.”