The 10 Best Cities For Singles In Michigan For 2023


We used science and data to determine which cities in Michigan have the best set up for singles: no kids, no old people, and a lot to do.

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Are you trying to find love in Michigan?

Or are you just looking to hook up?

Either way, we've got you covered here. At least, we'll point you in the right direction - which is why you came here in the first place, right?

According to the Pew Research Center, the number of Americans who have remained single (not married) is growing. That means, people are dating a lot longer than they used to.

There are many reasons for that, including financial and cultural. And, we suspect smartphones and social media has a lot to do with it, too. After all, we're all a lot more distracted these days.

If you live in Michigan, there's a pretty good chance there are a lot of singles in your area. The Wolverine State ranks in the top 10 when it comes to number of people over the age of 18 who aren't married, or in a serious relationship. That's great news for people looking for their match.

So, where are the best cities for singles in Michigan? We've got the answers here.

So, what was the best city for singles in Michigan? East Lansing ranks as the best place for singles in Michigan if you care about things singles care about like night life, affordable housing, and other singles.

Read on below to see how we crunched the numbers and how each city ranked. If you live in or really close to one of these cities, and you're single, you should probably get out more often. And stop staring at your phone. Just sayin'.

The most boring place in Michigan? That would be Beverly Hills.

And after you find a mate, you'll no doubt want to start a family and buy a home right? Don't forget to check out the best places to live in Michigan or the safest places to live in Michigan.

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The 10 Best Cities For Singles In Michigan For 2023

1. East Lansing

East Lansing, MI

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Overall SnackAbility

8
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Population: 47,427
Median Age: 21.4
Married households: 9.0%
Households with kids: 15.9%
More on East Lansing: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data

2. Ypsilanti

Ypsilanti, MI

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5
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Population: 20,448
Median Age: 25.7
Married households: 10.0%
Households with kids: 18.6%
More on Ypsilanti: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data

3. Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI

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Overall SnackAbility

8.5
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Population: 122,731
Median Age: 27.5
Married households: 12.0%
Households with kids: 17.9%
More on Ann Arbor: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data

4. Kalamazoo

Kalamazoo, MI

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4
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Population: 74,020
Median Age: 26.1
Married households: 18.0%
Households with kids: 24.6%
More on Kalamazoo: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data

5. Ferndale

Ferndale, MI

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8.5
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Population: 19,414
Median Age: 35.1
Married households: 23.0%
Households with kids: 14.1%
More on Ferndale: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data

6. Mount Pleasant

Mount Pleasant, MI

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Population: 21,880
Median Age: 22.7
Married households: 15.0%
Households with kids: 21.8%
More on Mount Pleasant: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data

7. Lincoln Park

Lincoln Park, MI

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5
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Population: 39,741
Median Age: 35.3
Married households: 27.0%
Households with kids: 26.9%
More on Lincoln Park: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data

8. Marquette

Marquette, MI

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7
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Population: 20,561
Median Age: 30.2
Married households: 20.0%
Households with kids: 16.0%
More on Marquette: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data

9. Royal Oak

Royal Oak, MI

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10
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Population: 58,368
Median Age: 35.8
Married households: 30.0%
Households with kids: 17.6%
More on Royal Oak: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data

10. Hazel Park

Hazel Park, MI

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Overall SnackAbility

6
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Population: 15,213
Median Age: 37.1
Married households: 25.0%
Households with kids: 22.9%
More on Hazel Park: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data

Methodology: How do you determine which city is best for singles in Michigan anyways?

To give you the places in Michigan which are best for singles to find one another, we have to look at a handful of metrics. Of course, we want to measure the type of people who live in each city, and make some assumptions about what single people like.

So we researched the internet for a database that contains all that information.

Best Places To Raise A Family In Michigan

How we crunched the numbers for the Wolverine State

We threw a lot of criteria at this one in order to get the best, most complete results possible. Using the 2017-2021 American Community Survey Census data produced for the state of Michigan, we looked at every single city in the state. We paid particular attention to:

  • Population density
  • % of population that's male vs. female (closer to a 50-50 ratio is better)
  • % of households with kids
  • Median age
  • Number of unmarried people in each city

We then gave each city a Singles Score.

The higher the score, the better the city is for singles to find one another. We also limited our results to cities with populations over 10,000 people. For Michigan, that meant a total of 90 cities. You can download the data here.

Read on to see why East Lansing is the talk of the town while Beverly Hills is probably a bit on the boring side.

Summary: The Best Cities for Singles in Michigan for 2023

If you're looking for a breakdown of cities in Michigan ranked by criteria that most would agree make a place a great spot for finding a single person (and potentially love), this is an accurate list.

Here's a look at the most boring cities in Michigan according to the data:

  1. Beverly Hills
  2. Burton
  3. Grand Haven

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Detailed List Of The Best Cities For Singles In Michigan

Rank City Population Median Age
1 East Lansing, MI 47,427 21.4
2 Ypsilanti, MI 20,448 25.7
3 Ann Arbor, MI 122,731 27.5
4 Kalamazoo, MI 74,020 26.1
5 Ferndale, MI 19,414 35.1
6 Mount Pleasant, MI 21,880 22.7
7 Lincoln Park, MI 39,741 35.3
8 Marquette, MI 20,561 30.2
9 Royal Oak, MI 58,368 35.8
10 Hazel Park, MI 15,213 37.1
11 Grand Rapids, MI 197,858 31.5
12 Lansing, MI 113,592 32.8
13 Dearborn, MI 107,985 32.1
14 Hamtramck, MI 27,548 27.0
15 Dearborn Heights, MI 62,334 35.8
16 Flint, MI 83,312 36.1
17 Madison Heights, MI 28,719 41.0
18 Detroit, MI 645,658 35.0
19 Oak Park, MI 29,677 38.0
20 Saginaw, MI 44,796 36.1
21 Inkster, MI 25,849 31.1
22 Auburn Hills, MI 24,202 34.8
23 Pontiac, MI 61,498 33.2
24 Melvindale, MI 12,534 35.5
25 Clawson, MI 11,482 44.0
26 Eastpointe, MI 34,148 37.9
27 St. Clair Shores, MI 59,046 43.9
28 Port Huron, MI 29,009 39.0
29 Muskegon, MI 37,632 35.3
30 Berkley, MI 15,234 37.2
31 Jackson, MI 31,810 34.7
32 Warren, MI 138,996 39.1
33 Mount Clemens, MI 15,735 40.8
34 Taylor, MI 63,071 38.7
35 Muskegon Heights, MI 10,058 30.7
36 Roseville, MI 47,692 41.0
37 Sterling Heights, MI 134,062 41.3
38 Wyoming, MI 76,625 33.8
39 Farmington, MI 11,481 38.7
40 Farmington Hills, MI 83,749 42.1
41 Westland, MI 84,961 38.6
42 Howell, MI 10,025 35.5
43 Sault Ste. Marie, MI 13,523 34.4
44 Cadillac, MI 10,317 39.7
45 Kentwood, MI 53,884 34.6
46 Holland, MI 34,067 32.6
47 Wyandotte, MI 24,992 39.7
48 Adrian, MI 20,674 34.8
49 Harper Woods, MI 15,287 37.2
50 Niles, MI 11,929 38.3
51 Southgate, MI 29,990 42.1
52 Southfield, MI 76,196 41.5
53 Birmingham, MI 21,728 42.3
54 Battle Creek, MI 52,434 37.0
55 East Grand Rapids, MI 11,381 37.7
56 Wayne, MI 17,624 39.6
57 Livonia, MI 95,294 45.3
58 Wixom, MI 16,853 36.3
59 Grandville, MI 16,043 36.3
60 Alpena, MI 10,181 44.0
61 Rochester, MI 13,048 39.4
62 Romulus, MI 24,977 35.9
63 Sturgis, MI 11,067 34.9
64 Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 10,018 47.1
65 Midland, MI 42,425 37.9
66 Portage, MI 48,767 37.0
67 Rochester Hills, MI 75,990 40.8
68 Owosso, MI 14,708 37.5
69 Fraser, MI 14,703 39.1
70 Riverview, MI 12,465 41.2
71 Flat Rock, MI 10,439 36.7
72 Novi, MI 65,369 39.8
73 Trenton, MI 18,489 48.9
74 Ionia, MI 11,655 37.4
75 Allen Park, MI 28,431 43.1
76 Walker, MI 25,149 37.8
77 Monroe, MI 20,344 37.9
78 Escanaba, MI 12,439 43.0
79 New Baltimore, MI 12,147 41.2
80 Troy, MI 86,912 42.1
81 Grosse Pointe Park, MI 11,529 42.2
82 Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 16,353 43.7
83 South Lyon, MI 11,786 43.8
84 Coldwater, MI 13,764 40.1
85 Woodhaven, MI 12,889 46.9
86 Norton Shores, MI 25,040 39.4
87 Fenton, MI 11,949 38.2
88 Grand Haven, MI 10,935 41.8
89 Burton, MI 29,532 42.6
90 Beverly Hills, MI 10,593 47.2
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Editor's Note: We updated this article for 2023. This is our tenth time ranking the best cities for singles in Michigan.

About Chris Kolmar

Chris Kolmar has been in the real estate business for almost ten years now. He originally worked for Movoto Real Estate as the director of marketing before founding HomeSnacks.

He believes the key to finding the right place to live comes down to looking at the data, reading about things to do, and, most importantly, checking it out yourself before you move.

If you've been looking for a place to live in the past several years, you've probably stumbled upon his writing already.

You can find out more about him on LinkedIn or his website.

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