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Are you trying to find love in Washington?
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 Washington, there's a pretty good chance there are a lot of singles in your area. The Evergreen 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 Washington? We've got the answers here.
The 10 Best Cities For Singles In Washington For 2021
So, what was the best city for singles in Washington? Seattle ranks as the best place for singles in Washington 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 Washington? That would be Arlington.
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 Washington or the safest places to live in Washington.
For more Washington reading, check out:
- Best Places To Live In Washington
- Cheapest Places To Live In Washington
- Most Dangerous Cities In Washington
The 10 Best Cities For Singles In Washington For 2021
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Population: 724,305
Median Age: 35.3
Married households: 10.0%
Households with kids: 19.5%
More on Seattle: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
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Population: 20,167
Median Age: 23.5
Married households: 11.0%
Households with kids: 18.3%
More on Ellensburg: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
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Population: 33,598
Median Age: 22.2
Married households: 6.0%
Households with kids: 19.1%
More on Pullman: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
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Population: 212,869
Median Age: 35.7
Married households: 14.0%
Households with kids: 28.6%
More on Tacoma: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
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Population: 60,111
Median Age: 35.7
Married households: 11.0%
Households with kids: 27.7%
More on Lakewood: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
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Population: 88,764
Median Age: 31.5
Married households: 12.0%
Households with kids: 20.1%
More on Bellingham: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
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Population: 101,484
Median Age: 36.2
Married households: 11.0%
Households with kids: 31.5%
More on Renton: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
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Population: 131,118
Median Age: 34.2
Married households: 11.0%
Households with kids: 37.3%
More on Kent: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
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Population: 65,558
Median Age: 34.5
Married households: 7.0%
Households with kids: 34.8%
More on Redmond: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
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Population: 180,556
Median Age: 36.9
Married households: 9.0%
Households with kids: 29.3%
More on Vancouver: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
How do you determine which city is best for singles in Washington anyways?
To give you the places in Washington 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 Evergreen 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 Washington, 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 Washington, that meant a total of 83 cities. You can download the data here.
Read on to see why Seattle is the talk of the town while Arlington is probably a bit on the boring side.
There You Have It - The Best Cities for Singles in Washington for 2021
If you're looking for a breakdown of cities in Washington 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 Washington according to the data:
- Arlington
- Lynden
- Edgewood
For more Washington reading, check out:
- Best Places To Raise A Family In Washington
- Safest Places In Washington
- Worst Places To Live In Washington
Ha-ha. The list of best cities for singles here is hilarious. These are places I would never think of moving to. Are you kidding? Seriously Kent, Renton, Takoma, Lakewood and Spokane are s-holes. Let’s be serious. I wouldn’t even consider Seattle.