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METHODOLOGY | First, some clarifications on methodology. Economic scores were tallied based on metrics like housing affordability, household income and meal costs. Fun and recreation was scored by metrics like per capita counts of restaurants, coffee shops, parks, shops and fitness centers. Finally, dating opportunities were scored by share of single population, gender balance, online and mobile dating opportunities, and most active Tinder users.
METHODOLOGY | First, some clarifications on methodology. Economic scores were tallied based on metrics like housing affordability, household income and meal costs. Fun and recreation was scored by metrics like per capita counts of restaurants, coffee shops, parks, shops and fitness centers. Finally, dating opportunities were scored by share of single population, gender balance, online and mobile dating opportunities, and most active Tinder users.
PORTLAND, OREGON | Dating opportunities for singles abound in Oregon's largest city. However, a high cost of living and other economic metrics push Portland further down the overall list with a combined score of 59.05.
PORTLAND, OREGON | Dating opportunities for singles abound in Oregon’s largest city. However, a high cost of living and other economic metrics push Portland further down the overall list with a combined score of 59.05.
CHEYENNE, WYOMING | Tied with another Wyoming city for lowest restaurant-meal cost, Cheyenne is the highest-rated economic choice for singles. However, low marks in fun and recreation and dating opportunities push this capital city to No. 29 at 59.3 points.
CHEYENNE, WYOMING | Tied with another Wyoming city for lowest restaurant-meal cost, Cheyenne is the highest-rated economic choice for singles. However, low marks in fun and recreation and dating opportunities push this capital city to No. 29 at 59.3 points.
VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA | While WalletHub's data suggests there are many opportunities for fun and recreation at reasonable prices in Virginia Beach, Virginia, a low dating opportunity score ultimately lowers this coastal town's total score to 59.33.
VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA | While WalletHub’s data suggests there are many opportunities for fun and recreation at reasonable prices in Virginia Beach, Virginia, a low dating opportunity score ultimately lowers this coastal town’s total score to 59.33.
KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE | Nestled along the Tennessee River, Knoxville, Tennessee, clocks in at No. 27. This city makes an ideal location match for history buffs and nature lovers. It is home to a 19th-century market square and sprawling nature center. All metrics considered, it scored 59.47 points.
KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE | Nestled along the Tennessee River, Knoxville, Tennessee, clocks in at No. 27. This city makes an ideal location match for history buffs and nature lovers. It is home to a 19th-century market square and sprawling nature center. All metrics considered, it scored 59.47 points.
ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI | St. Louis, Missouri, may not be the most economical choice for singles, but this city's high ranking in fun and recreation plus plentiful dating opportunities earn its spot in the top 30. In total, it scored 59.57 points out of 100.
ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI | St. Louis, Missouri, may not be the most economical choice for singles, but this city’s high ranking in fun and recreation plus plentiful dating opportunities earn its spot in the top 30. In total, it scored 59.57 points out of 100.
GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN | Grand Rapids, Michigan, scored twin 44th place rankings in both dating opportunities and fun/recreation plus a 46th-place economic ranking. All three categories considered, Grand Rapids is an ideal spot for singles, scoring 59.66 points.
GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN | Grand Rapids, Michigan, scored twin 44th place rankings in both dating opportunities and fun/recreation plus a 46th-place economic ranking. All three categories considered, Grand Rapids is an ideal spot for singles, scoring 59.66 points.
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA | What Richmond, Virginia, lacks in low dinner prices and costs of living, it makes up for in local attractions and lots of singles. Virginia's capital city scored highest in dating opportunities and received a total score of 59.75.
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA | What Richmond, Virginia, lacks in low dinner prices and costs of living, it makes up for in local attractions and lots of singles. Virginia’s capital city scored highest in dating opportunities and received a total score of 59.75.
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA | Ranked 18th in the country in dating opportunities, Tallahassee, Florida, received its lowest scores in economic metrics. Although it is the state capital, Tallahassee's impressive 59.75 overall score was outperformed by one other Florida city.
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA | Ranked 18th in the country in dating opportunities, Tallahassee, Florida, received its lowest scores in economic metrics. Although it is the state capital, Tallahassee’s impressive 59.75 overall score was outperformed by one other Florida city.
RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA | Nearby the Black Hills National Forest, home of Mount Rushmore, Rapid City, South Dakota, etched out top 50 placements in both economic and fun metrics and a 55th-place showing in dating opportunities. Overall, it scored 59.86 points.
RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA | Nearby the Black Hills National Forest, home of Mount Rushmore, Rapid City, South Dakota, etched out top 50 placements in both economic and fun metrics and a 55th-place showing in dating opportunities. Overall, it scored 59.86 points.
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA | Although 102nd economically, Pittsburgh outranked every other Pennsylvania city in fun and dating opportunities. Home to a popular zoo, conservatory and the Andy Warhol Museum, Pittsburgh received an overall score of 60.
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA | Although 102nd economically, Pittsburgh outranked every other Pennsylvania city in fun and dating opportunities. Home to a popular zoo, conservatory and the Andy Warhol Museum, Pittsburgh received an overall score of 60.
FORT LAUDERDALE | Fort Lauderdale received the highest total score of all the Florida cities. However, strictly in terms of fun and recreation, this beach town was outranked by one other Florida city, Miami. In total, Fort Lauderdale scored 60.25 points on WalletHub's 100-point scale.
FORT LAUDERDALE | Fort Lauderdale received the highest total score of all the Florida cities. However, strictly in terms of fun and recreation, this beach town was outranked by one other Florida city, Miami. In total, Fort Lauderdale scored 60.25 points on WalletHub’s 100-point scale.
SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA | Another highly affordable South Dakota city, Sioux Falls is most known for its 123-acre Falls Park where an average 7,400 gallons of water drop 100 feet over the falls every second. The city's overall score sits at 60.41 with highest marks in economic affordability.
SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA | Another highly affordable South Dakota city, Sioux Falls is most known for its 123-acre Falls Park where an average 7,400 gallons of water drop 100 feet over the falls every second. The city’s overall score sits at 60.41 with highest marks in economic affordability.
LINCOLN, NEBRASKA | Despite not cracking the top 100 cities for fun and recreation, Lincoln, Nebraska, ranks 18th on WalletHub's list. High rankings in economic affordability and dating opportunities catapulted this capital city's overall score to a respectable 60.48.
LINCOLN, NEBRASKA | Despite not cracking the top 100 cities for fun and recreation, Lincoln, Nebraska, ranks 18th on WalletHub’s list. High rankings in economic affordability and dating opportunities catapulted this capital city’s overall score to a respectable 60.48.
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA | Ranked fourth in dating opportunities, the Twin Cities scored high in all metrics save for economics. Minneapolis's overall score clocked in at 60.7.
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA | Ranked fourth in dating opportunities, the Twin Cities scored high in all metrics save for economics. Minneapolis’s overall score clocked in at 60.7.
CINCINNATI, OHIO | Tucked along the Ohio River, Cincinnati, Ohio, ranked 14th in fun and recreation. A top-100 rank in economics and promising top-50 rank in dating opportunities buoyed Cincinnati's total score to 60.79.
CINCINNATI, OHIO | Tucked along the Ohio River, Cincinnati, Ohio, ranked 14th in fun and recreation. A top-100 rank in economics and promising top-50 rank in dating opportunities buoyed Cincinnati’s total score to 60.79.
COLUMBUS, OHIO | Columbus, Ohio's state capital, beat out Cincinnati as the most promising city for singles in the Buckeye state. All three categories considered, Columbus scored 60.88 points out of 100.
COLUMBUS, OHIO | Columbus, Ohio’s state capital, beat out Cincinnati as the most promising city for singles in the Buckeye state. All three categories considered, Columbus scored 60.88 points out of 100.
BURLINGTON, VERMONT | One of the top-five cities with the highest percentage of singles, Burlington, Vermont, ranked No. 1 in the country in dating opportunities. But ultimately, the city's score was lowered by a dismal 159th place in the economic category. In total, Burlington scored 60.89 points.
BURLINGTON, VERMONT | One of the top-five cities with the highest percentage of singles, Burlington, Vermont, ranked No. 1 in the country in dating opportunities. But ultimately, the city’s score was lowered by a dismal 159th place in the economic category. In total, Burlington scored 60.89 points.
TUCSON, ARIZONA | While it's not the highest-ranked city for singles in Arizona, Tucson makes a strong case for itself thanks largely to its high dating opportunities ranking and middling amounts of fun and recreational activities. It scored 60.95 points total.
TUCSON, ARIZONA | While it’s not the highest-ranked city for singles in Arizona, Tucson makes a strong case for itself thanks largely to its high dating opportunities ranking and middling amounts of fun and recreational activities. It scored 60.95 points total.
MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE | Fun and recreation may be tougher to come by in this scenic southern New Hampshire city. However, what it lacks in big-ticket attractions, it makes up for in affordability and chances of romantic connection. Manchester scored 60.97 points.
MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE | Fun and recreation may be tougher to come by in this scenic southern New Hampshire city. However, what it lacks in big-ticket attractions, it makes up for in affordability and chances of romantic connection. Manchester scored 60.97 points.
RENO, NEVADA | Situated under 50 miles from Lake Tahoe, Reno, Nevada, made a strong showing with top-50 rankings in both dating opportunities and fun and recreation. However, Reno's economic reality may be less appealing to singles. It scored a 61.47 out of 100.
RENO, NEVADA | Situated under 50 miles from Lake Tahoe, Reno, Nevada, made a strong showing with top-50 rankings in both dating opportunities and fun and recreation. However, Reno’s economic reality may be less appealing to singles. It scored a 61.47 out of 100.
TEMPE, ARIZONA | Arizona's highest-ranked city is Tempe. Home to Arizona State University, it scored highest in economy followed by dating opportunities and fun and recreation. This first contender in the top 10 clocked in at a total score of 61.49 points.
TEMPE, ARIZONA | Arizona’s highest-ranked city is Tempe. Home to Arizona State University, it scored highest in economy followed by dating opportunities and fun and recreation. This first contender in the top 10 clocked in at a total score of 61.49 points.
BOISE, IDAHO | Boise beat out 172 other cities to earn it's spot at No. 9. Steady scores across all three categories helped to launch this state capital to the top 10. In total, Boise earned 61.51 points out of 100.
BOISE, IDAHO | Boise beat out 172 other cities to earn it’s spot at No. 9. Steady scores across all three categories helped to launch this state capital to the top 10. In total, Boise earned 61.51 points out of 100.
PORTLAND, MAINE | Not to be confused with Portland, Oregon, Portland, Maine, ranked top 20 for both dating opportunities and fun and recreation. However, by not so much as cracking the top 100 economic cities for singles, Portland's overall score of 61.89 stalls its total ranking at No. 8.
PORTLAND, MAINE | Not to be confused with Portland, Oregon, Portland, Maine, ranked top 20 for both dating opportunities and fun and recreation. However, by not so much as cracking the top 100 economic cities for singles, Portland’s overall score of 61.89 stalls its total ranking at No. 8.
MISSOULA, MONTANA | A city with some of the lowest beer and wine prices in the country, Missoula, Montana, more than earned its place in WalletHub's top 10. Plus, it ranks fifth in the U.S. for dating opportunities. All criteria considered, Missoula scored 62.24 points.
MISSOULA, MONTANA | A city with some of the lowest beer and wine prices in the country, Missoula, Montana, more than earned its place in WalletHub’s top 10. Plus, it ranks fifth in the U.S. for dating opportunities. All criteria considered, Missoula scored 62.24 points.
FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA | Although Fargo, North Dakota, did not fare well in the fun and recreation category, the city held its own in the economics and dating opportunities rankings. Fargo scored 62.56 out of 100 overall points.
FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA | Although Fargo, North Dakota, did not fare well in the fun and recreation category, the city held its own in the economics and dating opportunities rankings. Fargo scored 62.56 out of 100 overall points.
COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA | Time for the top five. Columbia's eighth-place ranking on dating opportunities overshadowed the city's less impressive performances in fun and recreation and economics. It scored 62.71 out of 100 possible points.
COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA | Time for the top five. Columbia’s eighth-place ranking on dating opportunities overshadowed the city’s less impressive performances in fun and recreation and economics. It scored 62.71 out of 100 possible points.
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH | Salt Lake City, Utah, ranks fourth overall based on the WalletHub data. Ranked fifth in fun, 40th in economy and 65th in dating opportunities, SLC scored a grand total of 62.9 points.
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH | Salt Lake City, Utah, ranks fourth overall based on the WalletHub data. Ranked fifth in fun, 40th in economy and 65th in dating opportunities, SLC scored a grand total of 62.9 points.
DENVER, COLORADO | Putting up high numbers in dating and opportunities metrics, Denver, Colorado, earned its third-place finish despite ranking 108th in economics and just 28th in fun. All metrics considered, Denver scored 63.14 points total.
DENVER, COLORADO | Putting up high numbers in dating and opportunities metrics, Denver, Colorado, earned its third-place finish despite ranking 108th in economics and just 28th in fun. All metrics considered, Denver scored 63.14 points total.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA | Coming in a close second, Atlanta, Georgia, scored high in both fun and recreation and dating opportunities, ranking third and ninth in each, respectively. However, a 109th place finish in economic metrics kept Atlanta out of the top spot. The city scored 65.51 out of 100 points.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA | Coming in a close second, Atlanta, Georgia, scored high in both fun and recreation and dating opportunities, ranking third and ninth in each, respectively. However, a 109th place finish in economic metrics kept Atlanta out of the top spot. The city scored 65.51 out of 100 points.
MADISON, WISCONSIN | In first place, Madison Wisconsin scored overall high rankings in all categories. Finishing second in dating opportunities, 12th in fun and recreation and 76th in economics, Madison's well-rounded city profile makes it the best city for singles with a final score of 66.48 points.
MADISON, WISCONSIN | In first place, Madison Wisconsin scored overall high rankings in all categories. Finishing second in dating opportunities, 12th in fun and recreation and 76th in economics, Madison’s well-rounded city profile makes it the best city for singles with a final score of 66.48 points.