Survey Says This Illinois City Ranks the Best for Singles
Finding love in the modern age of dating can be a real challenge, especially when you start looking at statistical data but one Illinois city ranks in the top 12% if you're single and looking to mingle.
Finding Love Isn't Easy
Almost 47% of American adults have either never been married, or they are divorced or widowed, according to the 2023 US Census. Of those, almost 60% have no interest in a relationship, according to data from Pew Research Center.
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A Look at the Data
The folks at WalletHub have compared data for almost 200 cities across the United States crunching numbers for everything from how many single people live in the city to the average price of dinner for two.
In order to determine the best cities for singles, WalletHub compared 182 cities — including the 150 most populated U.S. cities, plus at least two of the most populated cities in each state — across three key dimensions: 1) Economics, 2) Fun & Recreation and 3) Dating Opportunities. We evaluated those dimensions using 35 relevant metrics... Each metric was graded on a 100-point scale, with a score of 100 representing the most favorable conditions for singles. -WalletHub
The Top of the List
Atlanta, Las Vegas, and Seattle are the cities topping the list for singles in America taking the first, second, and third spots on the list respectively. With its abundance of attractions, restaurants, clubs, and other venues, it is easy to see why Atlanta was named the Number One best city for singles as a whole. Likewise, there is no shortage of date opportunities in Las Vegas and Seattle either.
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Chicago is The #1 Illinois City for Singles
Where do Illinois cities fall on the list? The Windy City is the first Illinois city on the list and while it isn't in the top 10 or even top 20, it still ranks pretty high compared to the other 159 cities below it on the list. Chicago comes in at number 21 on the list of Best Cities for Singles according to WalletHub. This places it in the top 12% of cities in the United States for singles looking to find romance. Chicago isn't the only city on the list though. Further down, Aurora tracks at number 155.
Other Cities in the Top 10
Other cities that topped the list include:
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Seattle, Washington
- Pittsburg, Pennsylvania
- Tampa, Florida
- Portland, Oregon
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Denver, Colorado
- Austin, Texas
Learn more now at WalletHub.
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