Atlanta tops 2025 rankings as best city for singles: report

ATLANTA — Atlanta is ranked the best city for singles in 2025, according to a new report from personal finance company WalletHub.

WalletHub's data ranks 182 U.S. cities, including the 150 most populated cities, across several key indicators: economics, fun and recreation, and dating opportunities. The report also compares the number of singles to the amount of online dating opportunities and the average price for a two-person meal.

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The report revealed that Atlanta clinched the top spot thanks to its strong performance in several key categories, including its abundance of restaurants per capita (ranked 1st). While the city fell short in online and mobile dating opportunities (ranked 91st and 71st, respectively), its overall liveliness and amenities make it a haven for singles.

Here's a breakdown of Atlanta's rankings: 

• Overall rank: 1st
• 8th – Share of singles
• 91st – Online dating opportunities
• 71st – Mobile dating opportunities
• 1st – Restaurants per capita
• 50th – Singles gender balance
• 79th – Unemployment rate

The top 10 best and top 10 worst cities for singles in the U.S. are listed below: 

Best cities for singles in 2025 

1. Atlanta, GA
2. Las Vegas, NV
3. Seattle, WA
4. Pittsburgh, PA
5. Tampa, FL
6. Portland, OR
7. Madison, WI
8. Cincinnati, OH
9. Denver, CO
10. Austin, TX

Worst cities for singles in 2025 

1. Pearl City, HI
2. Port St. Lucie, FL
3. Brownsville, TX
4. Columbia, MD
5. Glendale, CA
6. Hialeah, FL
7. Warwick, RI
8. Grand Prairie, TX
9. Yonkers, NY
10. Jackson, MS

For an in-depth look at the report and the full rankings, click here. 

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