CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Charleston was tabbed as a top 30 city for singles, according to a newly released study from Zumper.
To compile the list, Zumper analyzed and ranked 100 of the most populous US cities on eight metrics. For categories like restaurants, nightlife, and entertainment, the group measured the number of options relative to the city’s population (per capita) rather than the total count, ensuring smaller cities weren’t overshadowed by larger ones.
To calculate an overall “single-friendliness” score for each city, Zumper assigned a weightage to each metric: percentage of singles (20%), median 1-bed rent (20%), restaurants per capita (10%), nightlife per capita (10%), entertainment per capita (10%), cost of living index (10%), median nonfamily income (10%) and unemployment rate (10%).
“Fall is here and cuffing season has officially begun,” the study reads. “Whether you’re hoping to find someone to cozy up with as the temperatures drop or you’re perfectly happy flying solo, where you live can make all the difference.”
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Charleston was ranked No. 30 on a list, directly behind Rochester, Houston and Kansas City.
For Charleston’s specific ratings, it earned a D for single population grade, F for 1-bed cost, A for restaurant grade, A for nightlife grade, A for entertainment grade, C for cost of living grade, A for single income grade and A for unemployment grade.
The top 10 cities for singles in 2025 are:
- Knoxville, Tennessee
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Tallahassee, Florida
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Ashville, North Carolina
- Richmond, Virginia
- Austin, Texas
When it comes to nightlife, New Orleans, Louisiana, claims the top spot, followed closely by Asheville, Fort Lauderdale, St. Louis, and Pittsburgh. For entertainment, Asheville again leads, followed by New Orleans, Orlando, Atlanta, and St. Louis.
The cities with the most affordable cost of living are Oklahoma City, Augusta, Tulsa, Des Moines, and Knoxville.
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