Tampa ranked among best cities for singles in 2025, study shows

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Finding a partner in a bigger city can be a challenge, but for those living in Tampa, it may not be so bad.

A new study from WalletHub ranked Tampa among the top five cities for single people.

Across 182 U.S. cities, WalletHub used three key dimensions of dating-friendliness— economics, fun and recreation, and dating opportunities, to determine which city was the best for those who have yet to put a rock on their finger.

These dimensions included restaurant and bar costs, attractions, nightlife options, wellness and shopping centers, social clubs, and online dating opportunities, among others.

Experts carefully evaluated and scored each city out of 100, factoring in the population size and average prices for a two-person meal.

Tampa scored 60.5 out of 100, coming in No. 5 on the list. The city ranked No. 13 in fun and recreation, No. 22 in dating opportunities, and No. 110 in economics.

Here’s how the top 10 best cities for singles ranked:

1. Atlanta, Georgia
2. Las Vegas, Nevada
3. Seattle, Washington
4. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
5. Tampa, Florida
6. Portland, Oregon
7. Madison, Wisconsin
8. Cincinnati, Ohio
9. Denver, Colorado
10. Austin, Texas

The study found Atlanta to have a large range of activities for couples to enjoy, along with plenty of shopping centers. With 69% of the population being single, this gives residents a wide variety of activities to choose from to find and connect with their special someone.

Meanwhile, No. 2 Las Vegas has a close gender balance among single people and of course, offers ample choices for nightlife, while No. 3 Seattle offers the third-best mobile dating opportunities in the country and has a vast number of social clubs and attractions.

Here’s how to worst cities for singles ranked:

1. Pearl City, Hawaii
2. Port St. Lucie, Florida
3. Brownsville, Texas
4. Columbia, Maryland
5. Glendale, California
6. Hialeah, Florida
7. Warwick, Rhode Island
8. Grand Prairie, Texas
9. Yonkers, New York
10. Jackson, Missouri

To view the entire list of cities for singles, visit wallethub.com.