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Are you trying to find love in Texas?
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 Texas, there's a pretty good chance there are a lot of singles in your area. The Lone 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 Texas? We've got the answers here.
The 10 Best Cities For Singles In Texas For 2021
So, what was the best city for singles in Texas? Addison ranks as the best place for singles in Texas 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 Texas? That would be Red Oak.
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 Texas or the safest places to live in Texas.
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The 10 Best Cities For Singles In Texas For 2021
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Population: 15,302
Median Age: 32.2
Married households: 9.0%
Households with kids: 16.9%
More on Addison: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
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Population: 2,310,432
Median Age: 33.0
Married households: 13.0%
Households with kids: 33.0%
More on Houston: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
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Population: 1,330,612
Median Age: 32.7
Married households: 14.0%
Households with kids: 30.6%
More on Dallas: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
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Population: 239,783
Median Age: 32.0
Married households: 10.0%
Households with kids: 38.5%
More on Irving: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
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Population: 113,686
Median Age: 23.0
Married households: 13.0%
Households with kids: 24.6%
More on College Station: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
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Population: 950,807
Median Age: 33.3
Married households: 14.0%
Households with kids: 27.0%
More on Austin: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
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Population: 11,222
Median Age: 30.5
Married households: 12.0%
Households with kids: 26.0%
More on Webster: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
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Population: 63,220
Median Age: 24.2
Married households: 14.0%
Households with kids: 18.9%
More on San Marcos: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
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Population: 43,005
Median Age: 34.9
Married households: 17.0%
Households with kids: 32.9%
More on The Colony: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
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Population: 153,350
Median Age: 31.6
Married households: 18.0%
Households with kids: 43.9%
More on Pasadena: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
How do you determine which city is best for singles in Texas anyways?
To give you the places in Texas 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 Lone Star 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 Texas, 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 Texas, that meant a total of 224 cities. You can download the data here.
Read on to see why Addison is the talk of the town while Red Oak is probably a bit on the boring side.
There You Have It - The Best Cities for Singles in Texas for 2021
If you're looking for a breakdown of cities in Texas 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 Texas according to the data:
- Red Oak
- Lockhart
- Celina
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