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Are you trying to find love in Ohio?
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 Ohio, there's a pretty good chance there are a lot of singles in your area. The Buckeye 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 Ohio? We've got the answers here.
The 10 Best Cities For Singles In Ohio For 2021
So, what was the best city for singles in Ohio? Norwood ranks as the best place for singles in Ohio 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 Ohio? That would be Norton.
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 Ohio or the safest places to live in Ohio.
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The 10 Best Cities For Singles In Ohio For 2021
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Population: 19,883
Median Age: 31.8
Married households: 20.0%
Households with kids: 22.1%
More on Norwood: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
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Population: 50,259
Median Age: 34.7
Married households: 23.0%
Households with kids: 19.3%
More on Lakewood: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
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Population: 24,984
Median Age: 21.4
Married households: 6.0%
Households with kids: 15.4%
More on Athens: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
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Population: 301,394
Median Age: 32.2
Married households: 16.0%
Households with kids: 24.4%
More on Cincinnati: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
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Population: 878,553
Median Age: 32.2
Married households: 19.0%
Households with kids: 28.3%
More on Columbus: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
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Population: 29,811
Median Age: 23.8
Married households: 17.0%
Households with kids: 26.4%
More on Kent: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
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Population: 13,025
Median Age: 29.1
Married households: 24.0%
Households with kids: 29.4%
More on University Heights: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
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Population: 22,700
Median Age: 21.2
Married households: 7.0%
Households with kids: 14.5%
More on Oxford: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
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Population: 140,569
Median Age: 33.0
Married households: 16.0%
Households with kids: 26.8%
More on Dayton: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
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Population: 385,282
Median Age: 36.3
Married households: 15.0%
Households with kids: 25.9%
More on Cleveland: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
How do you determine which city is best for singles in Ohio anyways?
To give you the places in Ohio 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 Buckeye State
We threw a lot of criteria at this one in order to get the best, most complete results possible. Using the 2015-2019 American Community Survey Census data produced for the state of Ohio, 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 Ohio, that meant a total of 174 cities. You can download the data here.
Read on to see why Norwood is the talk of the town while Norton is probably a bit on the boring side.
There You Have It - The Best Cities for Singles in Ohio for 2021
If you're looking for a breakdown of cities in Ohio 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 Ohio according to the data:
- Norton
- Twinsburg
- Broadview Heights
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