This Michigan City Has Lots of Singles

Author Anne Erickson

March 25th, 2023 11:05 AM

Looking for love in all the wrong places? Try Michigan, if you want to find a significant other. According to a recent study, one Michigan city has the second most singles in America. That’s a lot of people single and looking to mingle.

WalletHub recently published a study that compared 182 U.S. cites in three key dimensions to find best and worst cities for singles. Those dimensions include economics; fun & recreation; and dating opportunities. Then, each dimension was evaluated on relevant metrics, such as the average price for two people to have a meal out, social clubs per capita, share of single population and more. “We evaluated those dimensions using 36 relevant metrics, which are listed below with their corresponding weights. Each metric was graded on a 100-point scale, with a score of 100 representing the most favorable conditions for singles,” WalletHub adds.

WalletHub also notes that, “Nearly 50% of the U.S. adult population is unmarried (never married, divorced or widowed), according to the latest U.S. Census Bureau estimates. The share may be higher or lower in an individual city, though, and the ratio of women to men also will differ in each. Some singles may boost their chances of meeting others through online dating, which got a boost in popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic.”

The study found that the top five best cities in which to be single are Seattle, Washington at No. 1; Madison, Wisconsin at No. 2; Denver, Colorado at No. 3; San Francisco, California at No. 2; and Portland, Oregon at No. 5. The city in America with the highest number of singles is Burlington, Vermont. Coming in at No. 2 is Detroit, Michigan. It’s crazy to think that Detroit as the second largest number of singles in America. Get to work, friends! The best city for singles in Michigan, according to the research, is Grand Rapids, coming in at the 43rd best city for finding love overall. Find the full study of the best cities to find love in America here.

Michigan Singles Find Love in These 15 Cities

• 15. Lincoln Park

  Lincoln Park, just outside of Detroit, is considered great for singles. Who would have thought?

  Lincoln Park, MI Demographics And Statistics: Updated For 2023

  We take you around Lincoln Park to find out what it's like to call it home.

• 14. Dearborn

  Dearborn, another Detroit suburb, is also high on this list. It’s apparently a good place to find love.

  Dearborn, MI Demographics And Statistics: Updated For 2023

  We take you around Dearborn to find out what it's like to call it home.

• 13. Hamtramck

  Another Detroit-area city, Hamtramck, is also high on the list for being a good area to find the love of your life.

  Hamtramck, MI Demographics And Statistics: Updated For 2023

  We take you around Hamtramck to find out what it's like to call it home.

• 12. Lansing

  I grew up in Lansing, and I actually never thought it was a good city for singles. It was too small, and most of my friends didn’t think it was good for dating, either. But, it’s No. 12 on this list.

  Lansing, MI Demographics And Statistics: Updated For 2023

  We take you around Lansing to find out what it's like to call it home.

• 11. Grand Rapids

  This makes sense. Grand Rapids is not a large city, but not a small city, either. It’s a popular area, so with that perfect size and popularity, I’m not surprised it’s No. 11 on this list.

  Grand Rapids, MI Demographics And Statistics: Updated For 2023

  We take you around Grand Rapids to find out what it's like to call it home.

• 10. Highland Park

  The Detroit area is great for finding singles, according to this list. Highland Park is another one that made the cut, coming in at No. 10.

  Highland Park, MI Demographics And Statistics: Updated For 2023

  We take you around Highland Park to find out what it's like to call it home.

• 9. Auburn Hills

  Another Detroit-area spot, Auburn Hills, is inside the top 10 at No. 9 on this list. It’s definitely a nice part of the Detroit metro area.

  Auburn Hills, MI Demographics And Statistics: Updated For 2023

  We take you around Auburn Hills to find out what it's like to call it home.

• 8. Mount Pleasant

  Mount Pleasant is known for its casinos, but how about dating? It’s surprisingly No. 8 on this tally.

  Mount Pleasant, MI Demographics And Statistics: Updated For 2023

  We take you around Mount Pleasant to find out what it's like to call it home.

• 7. Marquette

  Woah. Marquette is a very cold area, but it’s beautiful. I didn’t realize it was such a hotspot for dating.

  Marquette, MI Demographics And Statistics: Updated For 2023

  We take you around Marquette to find out what it's like to call it home.

• 6. Royal Oak

  Royal Oak is certainly a shot spot for young adults in the Detroit area. It’s considered one of the best areas in Michigan to meet your love.

  Royal Oak, MI Demographics And Statistics: Updated For 2023

  We take you around Royal Oak to find out what it's like to call it home.

• 5. Kalamazoo

  Kalamazoo is a smaller city, but it’s a college town, and maybe that’s one reason why it’s a high No. 5 on the list of cities for singles.

  Kalamazoo, MI Demographics And Statistics: Updated For 2023

  We take you around Kalamazoo to find out what it's like to call it home.

• 4. Ferndale

  Like Royal Oak, Ferndale is a great spot for young adults. It’s also one of the best areas for singles in Michigan.

  Ferndale, MI Demographics And Statistics: Updated For 2023

  We take you around Ferndale to find out what it's like to call it home.

• 3. Ypsilanti

  Somewhere between Ann Arbor and Detroit is Ypsilanti, and it’s considered one of the best places for singles in the state.

  Ypsilanti, MI Demographics And Statistics: Updated For 2023

  We take you around Ypsilanti to find out what it's like to call it home.

• 2. East Lansing

  Home of the MSU Spartans, East Lansing is No. 2 on this list. I went to MSU and can attest to the fact it’s a great area for dating. Not always serious, but dating.

  East Lansing, MI Demographics And Statistics: Updated For 2023

  We take you around East Lansing to find out what it's like to call it home.

• 1. Ann Arbor

  Here we go! Ann Arbor, home of the Wolverines, is No. 1 on this list. College towns are great places to meet people, and hence, find love.

  Ann Arbor, MI Demographics And Statistics: Updated For 2023

  We take you around Ann Arbor to find out what it's like to call it home.

• Top 25 Best Michigan Cities for Singles

  This list is via HomeSnacks.com.

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