Best And Worst Cities For Singles 2019

[RoseofLily]

https://bestlifeonline.com/best-city-worst-city-singles-2019/

These Are the Best and Worst Cities for Singles in 2019
LOVE MAY BE JUST ONE ZIP CODE AWAY.

By DIANA BRUK SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

There are plenty of reasons why you may still be searching for “the one.” Maybe you’ve been focused on your career. Maybe you’ve just gotten divorced and are re-entering the dating market after a long hiatus. Maybe, as recent studies indicate, you’ve gotten a little toopicky. Or maybe, just maybe, it’s your location. Yes, some cities are simply better suited for people to find their match, as Apartment List’snew survey on the best and worst cities for singles reveals.

The website created a ranking of 130 American cities on the basis of four key metrics: the number of fellow singles amid the population, how affordable it was to go on a date, how satisfied people felt with the dating scene, and overall social satisfaction.

Topping the list was Atlanta, Georgia, thanks to its wide dating pool, lively social scene, and sky-high dating satisfaction rate. Rounding out the top five were Madison, Wisconsin; Washington, D.C.; Bloomington, Indiana; and New Orleans, Louisiana.

On the other end of the spectrum, however, California seems like it may not be the best place for someone looking for love. Four of the five cities at the bottom of the list are located in the Golden State: San Bernardino, Bakersfield, Anaheim, and, in last place, Stockton. (Rounding out the bottom five was Fayetteville, North Carolina.) And when Best Life pulled together some data of our own in 2017 to determine the country’s most dismal dating scenes, California didn’t fare well then, either.

If you live in an urban area that doesn’t seem to lend itself well to romance, however, don’t despair. Thanks to the internet, these days finding love knows no geographic bounds.

And if you want to know where to tie the knot once you do find that special someone, check out this recent study on the most and least expensive places to get married in the U.S.

 

[RoseofLily]

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The Best Cities for Singles 2019

By Justin Chaplin, Sania Tran

September 16, 2019

BEST CITIES

It’s almost cuffing season, and even the most steadfast singles can’t help but start thinking about coupling up. However, the dating game is becoming increasingly complicated as dating app culture becomes the norm. Meeting new people has become easier than ever before, but meeting the right person is just as much of a challenge as it’s ever been.

What if we told you that the challenges of dating were in part due to where you live? If you’re tired of endless swiping, lackluster coffee dates, and want to finally find “the one,” there are some cities where your odds may be better.

Last Valentine’s Day, we released our rankings for the best and worst cities for dating and found some interesting results.

September 21st- National Single’s Day is fast approaching which got us thinking- has anything changed over the course of 2019? We refreshed our original report by adding new criteria and using our latest survey results to discover the best cities for singles across the country.

The rankings are based upon the following four metrics:

1. Dating Satisfaction (40%): We looked at how satisfied renters are with dating opportunities in their city. In Apartment List’s Annual Renter Satisfaction Survey, we asked renters: “How satisfied are you with opportunities for dating in your current city.”

2. Social Satisfaction (20%): We looked at how satisfied renters are with social life in their city. In Apartment List’s Annual Renter Satisfaction Survey, renters were asked: “How satisfied are you with social life in your current city?”

3. Dating Affordability (20%): How could we quantify the best city for singles without looking at how much a date costs? We assumed that the more affordable it is to go out, the more dates a person can set up without breaking the bank. This statistic looks at the average price of two movie tickets and a three-course meal for two at a mid-range restaurant compared to median earnings. Median earnings for full-time, year-round workers with earnings were taken from the Census Bureau American Community Survey 2017 and adjusted using yearly inflation rate.

4. Percentage of Singles (20%): The percentage of singles in each city is taken from the Census Bureau American Community Survey.

So, if you are single and ready to mingle, here are some places to check out.

Atlanta and Madison Place 1st and 2nd

If you’re a struggling single looking for companionship, consider stopping by Atlanta. The ATL tops our rankings, reporting sky-high scores for dating satisfaction and social satisfaction. Atlanta also received a big bump for their percentage of singles score. In a lively city known for its music scene, sports teams, and to-die-for food, the date options are endless.

The Capital of Wisconsin comes in as the second-best city for singles. Although Madison ranks near the top in dating and social satisfaction, the percentage of singles in the area is lower than most top-ranking cities, at 62%. Your dating pool may not be as deep as you’ll find in other cities, but the city has tons to offer those looking to get in the mix. From brewery tours to University of Wisconsin football games, the city gives many reasons to get off the couch and into the dating scene. And all can be done with at a cheap price. Madison’s date affordability score helped boost them to 2nd.

Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C. and its NOVA Neighbors Dominate the Top 10

With solid statistics across the board, Washington, D.C. gets our bronze medal for best cities for singles. However, in terms of dating satisfaction, we found a bit of a gender disparity among D.C. singles. 53% of men in D.C. reported being satisfied with dating opportunities, compared to just 31% of women.

Across the Potomac River, neighboring cities Arlington, VA and Alexandria, VA come in at fifth and tenth respectively on our report. So if you’re single and ready to mingle, maybe it’s time to take a trip to our nation’s capital and experience the single life or travel just south to see what NOVA has to offer.

Anaheim, CATop 10 Cities for SinglesCityRankingDating Satisfaction ScoreSocial Satisfaction ScoreDate Affordability Score% of Singles ScoreFinal ScoreAtlanta, GA#19395849191Madison, WI#29899876088Washington, DC#38898818688Bloomington, IN#49994439887New Orleans, LA#59096668285Arlington, VA#6981001002083Minneapolis, MN#79792537483Boston, MA#89491508282Pittsburgh, PA#99185527679Alexandria, VA#108897992279Four California Cities Fall in the Bottom 5

No California cities landed in our top 10. However, four California cities make up the bottom five. Stockton, CA is the lowest-ranked city for singles on our list. Anaheim, Bakersfield, and San Bernardino rank third, fourth, and fifth-lowest, respectively. Apparently, it’s not always good times and sunshine for singles in Southern California.

In Northern California, things look a little better. Although Sacramento fell in the bottom 20 of scores, the Bay Area is looking promising for singles. San Francisco is the highest-ranking California city on our list, coming in at #17.

Fayetteville, NCEast Coast Cities Round Out the Bottom 10

Outside of the California cities, the remaining cities in the bottom 10 take us back east. Fayetteville, NC comes in as our second-lowest city for singles. Norfolk, VA and Buffalo, NY also fall in the bottom ten. All of these cities reported lackluster scores dating satisfaction.

Two Connecticut cities, Hartford and Waterbury, round out our bottom 10. Hartford recorded the lowest overall score for dating satisfaction, while Waterbury scored the lowest for social satisfaction. Norfolk residents can head three hours north to D.C. and Arlington, which both land in our top 10. Fayetteville may rank second lowest, but Charlotte and Raleigh are in the top 33.

Bottom 10 Cities for SinglesCityRankingDating Satisfaction ScoreSocial Satisfaction ScoreDate Affordability Score% of Singles ScoreFinal ScoreWaterbury, CT#12150376923Fresno, CA#122203194822Buffalo, NY#12311868522Hartford, CT#1240719821Norfolk, VA#12572137220San Bernardino, CA#1262276616Bakersfield, CA#1273558715Anaheim, CA#1281018141213Fayetteville, NC#12941733212Stockton, CA#1309142910Single men are most satisfied with dating in Washington, DC, single women rank Minneapolis first

As it turns out, men and women view dating differently. Overall, men are significantly more satisfied with dating than women. While on average 36% of men are satisfied with dating opportunities in their area, only 25% of women can say the same. Men are the most satisfied with dating opportunities in Washington, DC, while single women are the most content with their dating prospects in Minneapolis. In spite of the above-mentioned discrepancies, men and women do have one thing in common – they aren’t happy with the dating scene in Kansas City. The largest city in Missouri ended up at the bottom of both lists.

Best Cities for Singles – Female vs. MaleWomenFemales Satisfied %RankingMenMales Satisfied %RankingMinneapolis, MN43%1Minneapolis, MN47%5Boston, MA42%2Boston, MA41%14Atlanta, GA39%3Atlanta, GA41%15Richmond, VA37%4Richmond, VA52%2Chicago, IL35%5Chicago, IL48%3Seattle, WA34%6Seattle, WA20%38Denver, CO33%7Denver, CO42%12Washington, DC31%8Washington, DC53%1Charlotte, NC30%9Charlotte, NC43%10Houston, TX30%10Houston, TX48%4Austin, TX29%11Austin, TX45%7Columbus, OH29%12Columbus, OH33%24Nashville, TN29%13Nashville, TN30%28Dallas, TX26%14Dallas, TX

 

[DeRay]

San Bernardino?!?!?! No one should be looking for anything in San Berdoo... who made this list?

 

[Crackers Phinn]

Atlanta.

 

[weaveadiva]

Atlanta.

Let me join you

 

[TrulyBlessed]

Atlanta.

Right behind you with DC.

 

[oneastrocurlie]

I don't live in either Atlanta or DC and I was surprised. I do live in Columbus and umm.. This list must be for white people.

 

[meka72]

I don't live in either Atlanta or DC and I was surprised. I do live in Columbus and umm.. This list must be for white people.

I thought the same thing. Lol

 

[RoseofLily]

I'm in the SF Bay Area. Dating out here has it ups and downs.

 

[RoseofLily]

Atlanta.

I thought of this board when I seen Atlanta as number 1. Since seeing what has been posted here for for so many years about dating out there.

 

[RoundEyedGirl504]

I am actually not surprised at Atlanta. Although it gets a bad rap, I had an easy time of dating there. I dated people who were Atlanta natives not transplants, so not sure if that made a difference. But as a black woman who primarily dates black men, there aren't a lot of better options out there for educated, decent earning, and date black women black men. . Anything on the west coast is terrible.

 

[Ms. Tarabotti]

As a social scientist by training, I am surprised that they didn't add the categories of race and age when researching this. If you live in a city where your race is in the minority and you don't date outside your race, you might find dating challenging. The same with age- if there are few eligible partners in your age range, you might not be satisfied with the dating pool.

Black people might not want to move to Madison WI just yet.

 

[LadyBugsy]

Atlanta....chyle...

 

[BrownSkin2]

Atlanta--- a big NO.

 

[RoseofLily]

I am actually not surprised at Atlanta. Although it gets a bad rap, I had an easy time of dating there. I dated people who were Atlanta natives not transplants, so not sure if that made a difference. But as a black woman who primarily dates black men, there aren't a lot of better options out there for educated, decent earning, and date black women black men. . Anything on the west coast is terrible.

I am actually not surprised at Atlanta. Although it gets a bad rap, I had an easy time of dating there. I dated people who were Atlanta natives not transplants, so not sure if that made a difference. But as a black woman who primarily dates black men, there aren't a lot of better options out there for educated, decent earning, and date black women black men. . Anything on the west coast is terrible.

My cousin attended Clark in the 90s and didn't have a bad time dating.
I primarily date black mom en also and yes the west coast is terrible for me.

 

[Crackers Phinn]

I am actually not surprised at Atlanta. Although it gets a bad rap, I had an easy time of dating there. I dated people who were Atlanta natives not transplants, so not sure if that made a difference. But as a black woman who primarily dates black men, there aren't a lot of better options out there for educated, decent earning, and date black women black men. . Anything on the west coast is terrible.

My cousin attended Clark in the 90s and didn't have a bad time dating.
I primarily date black mom en also and yes the west coast is terrible for me.

Is this factoring in the Down Low Bro Atlanta situation tho? At least west coast black dudes who deal with white women only don't be out here tryna live a lie....unless they lose all their money.

 

[oneastrocurlie]

In a fb biz group someone said she was thinking about relocating to Atlanta and someone responded to bring a man with her. Lol.

 

[RoundEyedGirl504]

Is this factoring in the Down Low Bro Atlanta situation tho? At least west coast black dudes who deal with white women only don't be out here tryna live a lie....unless they lose all their money.

I mean as far as I know they weren’t on the DL. I’d take Atlanta over Cali for dating any day of the week even with the DL factor.

 

[Silkycoils]

In a fb biz group someone said she was thinking about relocating to Atlanta and someone responded to bring a man with her. Lol.

That still might not help her. Atlanta men are "special", but the strip club culture is strong here, and many of these women are loose . . .they don't mind sharing.

 

[nubianprincess83]

I agree...... Dating in Cali is horrible!!! I did live in Dallas for a while and the dating scene there wasn't too bad.

 

[ckisland]

One thing I've noticed in ATL is that the men are used to talking to women any kind of way. It's like they only speak in homeboy. I had to correct a guy I was talking to today SMH

 

[ChasingBliss]

One thing I've noticed in ATL is that the men are used to talking to women any kind of way. It's like they only speak in homeboy. I had to correct a guy I was talking to today SMH

I see nothing has changed since the 90s when I lived there.

 

[Southernbella.]

I am actually not surprised at Atlanta. Although it gets a bad rap, I had an easy time of dating there. I dated people who were Atlanta natives not transplants, so not sure if that made a difference. But as a black woman who primarily dates black men, there aren't a lot of better options out there for educated, decent earning, and date black women black men. . Anything on the west coast is terrible.

I've said this for years and nobody has ever believed me

 

[ScorpioBeauty09]

Madison is #2? Good lord... white people indeed.

I remember on Rachel Lindsay's season of the Bachelorette, her runner-up Peter was from Madison, WI and the little bit we saw of it creeped me the F out. Never mind Wisconsin is rated as one of the worst states for black people.

Atlanta... they stepped into the Looking Glass with that.

I'm in the SF Bay Area and considering how long I was aggressively dating before I met SO, I got very lucky. Dating for black women in California is hit or miss and it depends on what you're looking for.