Valentine\u2019s Day is coming up, and\u00a0a timely\u00a0study\u00a0has revealed that the Golden State is one of the\u00a0\u201cbest\u201d\u00a0in\u00a0America\u00a0for those looking for love.<\/p>\n
WalletHub researchers compared<\/a> all 50 states across 29 different metrics to\u00a0come up with\u00a0their ranking of single-friendly states. Their metrics were divided into three categories: dating opportunities, dating economics and\u00a0romance\u00a0and fun.<\/p>\n \u201cBeyond your looks, personality, interests and career, where you live can play\u00a0a major role\u00a0in your chances of finding a romantic partner, [and] while everyone values different things when it comes to dating, some places naturally make it easier to meet and connect with others,\u201d WalletHub said.<\/p>\n L.A. street blocked after man climbs electrical pole, refuses to come down <\/a><\/p>\n So where did California land on the list?\u00a0The answer is fourth, behind Florida,\u00a0New York\u00a0and Texas.<\/p>\n Finishing with a total score of 63.69 out of 100, California finished atop the dating opportunities field and third in the romance and fun rank; however, when it came to dating economics \u2013 such as food and drink prices, costs of going out, median credit score and employment rates, among others \u2013 the Golden State was not so golden, finishing dead last.<\/p>\n You can see how California ranked in WalletHub\u2019s \u201cbest\u201d states for singles study below:<\/p>\n Percentage of single adults: 9th<\/p>\n Online dating opportunities: 3rd<\/p>\n Restaurants per capita: 1st<\/p>\n Movie theaters per capita: 1st<\/p>\n Average beer and wine price: 5th<\/p>\n \u201cIn states with a lower cost of living, your paycheck can go further, allowing for cheaper or more frequent dates, which is especially appealing amid ongoing inflation.\u201d WalletHub said. \u201cOn the other hand, those who are more financially secure may prefer states packed with attractions that make for more memorable and unique date experiences. Dating is also a numbers game, and living in a state with a larger share of single adults can significantly boost your odds.\u201d<\/p>\n Now, you might be thinking, what is the \u201cworst\u201d state for singles in America? Well, according to WalletHub, that would be West Virginia, which finished 35th in dating economics, 45th in romance and fun and 48th in dating opportunities.<\/p>\n More information, including a complete breakdown of WalletHub\u2019s metrics and other related research, can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.<\/p>\n