Is St. Louis One Of The Best (Or Worst) Cities For Singles?

By Kelly Fisher

December 1, 2020

The rankings are in!

St. Louis ranks No. 26 in the list of Best Cities for Singles.

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.

St. Louis rang in at No. 26 on the list of 182 cities.

The city also earned a 100 for its “economic” ranking, 19 for its “fun & recreation” ranking, and 34 for its “dating opportunities” ranking.

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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