Sorry, singles, but these cities just aren't that into you. The places that are ranked poor for the unmarried may be quite lovely for couples, families or retirees. But based on economic and demographic factors, we found these cities to be far from perfect matches for resident bachelors and bachelorettes.
How did we come up with our list of the worst cities for singles? We started by looking for metropolitan areas with more than , people. Then we penalized places with small populations of singles , including the never-married, divorced and widowed. The share of unmarried residents in each of these bottom-ten cities is well shy of the national average.
Financial indicators didn't boost the cities' attractiveness. Although many of these areas boast below-average living costs, paychecks typically are way below average, too. We also factored in education level, keeping in mind that people with bachelor's and advanced degrees are more likely to be gainfully employed. After all, you can't exactly rock the single lifestyle without the earnings to fund it. On the bright side, we scoured our rankings for areas near these ten cities that might serve as suitable alternatives.
Take a look. Population and income data come from the U. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is provided by the Council for Community and Economic Research, which tracks living expenses nationwide. Dubbed by some the "Savings Bond Capital of America," Parkersburg offers more in the way of stability than sex appeal.
With The young and unmarried may be particularly restless: The median age is At least the area comes with affordable living costs and a low unemployment rate of 5. But with median incomes typically For greener and more-single pastures, head a couple of hours east to Morgantown, home of West Virginia University.
