Good news for singles living in the Lone Star State as Valentine's Day approaches. You may not be lonely for long.
The latest edition of WalletHub's annual “Best and Worst States for Singles” report ranks Texas as the No. 2 dating state in 2024.
Texas only lost one state, Florida, but beat out dating havens like California and New York.
The rankings were determined by comparing categories such as dating economics, opportunities, and romance and fun.
Texas tied with California for the most movie theaters per capita, and tied with California, New York and Florida for the most restaurants per capita.
Texas also ranked highly in other categories, including:
- No. 10 – Median annual household income (adjusted for cost of living)
- No. 18 – Mobile dating opportunities
- No. 21 – Online dating opportunities
“If you've fallen in love with a Texan and want to move to the state, the good news is that job growth is high, which indicates the state's economy is strong,” the report says. There is. “Additionally, if you look at the search history of Texans, you'll see that many are interested in online dating, so it might be a good idea to install some apps. ”
Florida has jumped from ranking #3 in 2021 to #1 as the best state for dating13. To summarize the top five best states for dating: California (No. 3), New York (No. 4), and Pennsylvania (No. 5). The worst state was West Virginia, number 50 on the list.
WalletHub analyst Cassandra Happe suggested that the best destinations for singles are often those that have a variety of date-friendly places, including pubs, fun new restaurants, and coffee shops.
“Finding love can be difficult, but being in the right place can lead to romantic success,” Happe said. “The unfortunate trade-off is that in states with these ideal conditions, dating is far from cheap.”
As Valentine's Day approaches, it may be important to have some splurge-worthy date ideas in mind for your significant other, but don't spend a fortune just to impress your date. It's equally important not to. Another report from Casino.org found that the average Texan spends about $58 on Valentine's Day. Houston residents are expected to spend the most of all Texas cities in 2024, with an expected budget of $105.27. Dallas isn't far behind, with an estimated Valentine's Day spending budget of $79.25.
The full report and methodology can be found at wallethub.com.
