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Are you trying to find love in Minnesota?
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 Minnesota, there's a pretty good chance there are a lot of singles in your area. The North Star 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 Minnesota? We've got the answers here.
The 10 Best Cities For Singles In Minnesota For 2023
So, what was the best city for singles in Minnesota? Minneapolis ranks as the best place for singles in Minnesota 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 Minnesota? That would be Lino Lakes.
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 Minnesota or the safest places to live in Minnesota.
For more Minnesota reading, check out:
- Best Places To Live In Minnesota
- Cheapest Places To Live In Minnesota
- Most Dangerous Cities In Minnesota
The 10 Best Cities For Singles In Minnesota For 2023
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Population: 425,091
Median Age: 32.7
Married households: 14.0%
Households with kids: 22.3%
More on Minneapolis: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
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Population: 43,938
Median Age: 26.8
Married households: 21.0%
Households with kids: 23.6%
More on Mankato: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
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Population: 18,861
Median Age: 34.8
Married households: 16.0%
Households with kids: 22.9%
More on Hopkins: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
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Population: 21,612
Median Age: 37.3
Married households: 20.0%
Households with kids: 25.7%
More on Columbia Heights: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
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Population: 309,751
Median Age: 32.7
Married households: 16.0%
Households with kids: 29.4%
More on St. Paul: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
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Population: 33,298
Median Age: 31.9
Married households: 14.0%
Households with kids: 38.3%
More on Brooklyn Center: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
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Population: 44,129
Median Age: 31.0
Married households: 20.0%
Households with kids: 29.8%
More on Moorhead: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
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Population: 29,422
Median Age: 35.2
Married households: 22.0%
Households with kids: 28.9%
More on Fridley: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
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Population: 49,539
Median Age: 35.6
Married households: 23.0%
Households with kids: 20.1%
More on St. Louis Park: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
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Population: 36,899
Median Age: 37.3
Married households: 22.0%
Households with kids: 23.5%
More on Richfield: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
Methodology: How do you determine which city is best for singles in Minnesota anyways?
To give you the places in Minnesota 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.
How we crunched the numbers for the North Star 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 Minnesota, 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 Minnesota, that meant a total of 99 cities. You can download the data here.
Read on to see why Minneapolis is the talk of the town while Lino Lakes is probably a bit on the boring side.
Summary: The Best Cities for Singles in Minnesota for 2023
If you're looking for a breakdown of cities in Minnesota 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 Minnesota according to the data:
- Lino Lakes
- Ham Lake
- St. Michael
For more Minnesota reading, check out:
- Best Places To Raise A Family In Minnesota
- Safest Places In Minnesota
- Worst Places To Live In Minnesota