This Rhode Island City Is Ranked Worst for Singles in the U.S.
GoLocalProv Lifestyle Team
This Rhode Island City Is Ranked Worst for Singles in the U.S.
Warwick is ranked #182....out of 182.
Don’t get too giddy Providence, you didn’t do great either.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTAccording to WalletHub, Providence came in at number #84.
Clearly, there must be something wrong with the methodology as Worcester came in at #49.
Has anyone ever said, "Let's go to Worcester to meet…?"
How the Rankings Were Determined
WalletHub compared more than 180 U.S. cities across 36 key indicators of "dating-friendliness."
"Our 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," they said.
"Finding love can be tough, especially during a year of high inflation that has left many people strapped for cash. The average date costs over $90 and 19% of people in Gen Z and 22% of millennials report going into debt for dates. Therefore, it certainly pays to live in a place where dating activities, such as dining out or watching a movie, are relatively cheaper,” according to WalletHub.
“More entertainment choices and a low cost of living don’t matter much, however, if the number of potential mates to meet are limited in your area. 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,” adds the report.