With more than 49% of the U.S. population aged 15 and older being unmarried and the cost of dating steadily rising, the personal-finance company WalletHub today released its report on the Best & Worst Cities for Singles in 2026, as well as expert commentary, alongside its new Financial Secrets Survey, to help people maximize their chances of finding love without breaking the bank.
WalletHub compared more than 180 U.S. cities across 35 key indicators of dating-friendliness. The data set ranges from the share of the population that is single to the number of online dating opportunities to the average price for a two-person meal.
| Best Cities for Singles | Worst Cities for Singles |
| 1. Atlanta, GA | 173. Jackson, MS |
| 2. Las Vegas, NV | 174. Little Rock, AR |
| 3. Tampa, FL | 175. Glendale, CA |
| 4. Seattle, WA | 176. Pembroke Pines, FL |
| 5. Denver, CO | 177. Grand Prairie, TX |
| 6. Austin, TX | 178. Port St. Lucie, FL |
| 7. Pittsburgh, PA | 179. Hialeah, FL |
| 8. Orlando, FL | 180. Yonkers, NY |
| 9. St. Louis, MO | 181. Pearl City, HI |
| 10. Portland, OR | 182. Brownsville, TX |
To view the full report and your city’s rank, please visit:
https://wallethub.com/edu/best-worst-cities-for-singles/9015
Financial Secrets Survey Key Stats
- Keeping things concealed: 42% of Americans have financial secrets.
- Ruined relationships: 47% of people say they would break up with someone or get a divorce because of financial problems.
- Frequent lies: Nearly 1 in 3 people admit to lying about money to their partner.
- Financial cheating: More than 1 in 10 Americans agree that financial infidelity is worse for a relationship than emotional or physical infidelity.
- Hidden safety net: 66% of people think it’s a good idea to have an emergency fund that their partner doesn’t know about.
- Budgeting barriers: 67% of Americans believe budgeting makes it harder to keep financial secrets.
To view the full survey please visit:
https://wallethub.com/blog/financial-secrets-survey/131537