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Are you trying to find love in Rhode Island?
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 Rhode Island, there's a pretty good chance there are a lot of singles in your area. The Ocean 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 Rhode Island? We've got the answers here.
The 10 Best Cities For Singles In Rhode Island For 2021
So, what was the best city for singles in Rhode Island? Newport ranks as the best place for singles in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island? That would be Ashaway.
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 Rhode Island or the safest places to live in Rhode Island.
For more Rhode Island reading, check out:
- Best Places To Live In Rhode Island
- Cheapest Places To Live In Rhode Island
- Most Dangerous Cities In Rhode Island
The 10 Best Cities For Singles In Rhode Island For 2021
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Population: 24,663
Median Age: 35.4
Married households: 10.0%
Households with kids: 21.9%
More on Newport: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
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Population: 179,494
Median Age: 30.6
Married households: 6.0%
Households with kids: 32.1%
More on Providence: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
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Population: 41,603
Median Age: 36.3
Married households: 17.0%
Households with kids: 27.8%
More on Woonsocket: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
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Population: 71,844
Median Age: 37.6
Married households: 13.0%
Households with kids: 30.4%
More on Pawtucket: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
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Population: 6,513
Median Age: 19.6
Married households: 4.0%
Households with kids: 26.9%
More on Kingston: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
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Population: 19,429
Median Age: 30.1
Married households: 6.0%
Households with kids: 46.6%
More on Central Falls: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
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Population: 1,460
Median Age: 36.5
Married households: 28.0%
Households with kids: 29.5%
More on Harrisville: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
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Population: 47,483
Median Age: 41.3
Married households: 21.0%
Households with kids: 25.4%
More on East Providence: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
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Population: 7,804
Median Age: 48.3
Married households: 9.0%
Households with kids: 26.8%
More on Tiverton: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
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Population: 9,504
Median Age: 37.4
Married households: 22.0%
Households with kids: 31.7%
More on Wakefield-Peacedale: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
How do you determine which city is best for singles in Rhode Island anyways?
To give you the places in Rhode Island 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 Ocean 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 Rhode Island, 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 1,000 people. For Rhode Island, that meant a total of 25 cities. You can download the data here.
Read on to see why Newport is the talk of the town while Ashaway is probably a bit on the boring side.
There You Have It - The Best Cities for Singles in Rhode Island for 2021
If you're looking for a breakdown of cities in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island according to the data:
- Ashaway
- Cumberland Hill
- Hope Valley
For more Rhode Island reading, check out:
- Best Places To Raise A Family In Rhode Island
- Safest Places In Rhode Island
- Worst Places To Live In Rhode Island
Detailed List Of The Best Cities For Singles In Rhode Island
Rank | City |
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1 | Newport, RI |
2 | Providence, RI |
3 | Woonsocket, RI |
4 | Pawtucket, RI |
5 | Kingston, RI |
6 | Central Falls, RI |
7 | Harrisville, RI |
8 | East Providence, RI |
9 | Tiverton, RI |
10 | Wakefield-Peacedale, RI |
11 | Melville, RI |
12 | Cranston, RI |
13 | Newport East, RI |
14 | Pascoag, RI |
15 | Valley Falls, RI |
16 | Warwick, RI |
17 | Harmony, RI |
18 | Westerly, RI |
19 | Narragansett Pier, RI |
20 | Bradford, RI |
21 | Greenville, RI |
22 | Chepachet, RI |
23 | Hope Valley, RI |
24 | Cumberland Hill, RI |
25 | Ashaway, RI |