The 20 Best States for Singles

Being single on Valentine's Day means you don't have to worry about cards, gifts, or date ideas. But if you'd like to do something romantic on February 14, your chances of snagging a date in time may depend on where you live. WalletHub crunched the numbers to create a definitive list of the best states to be single and looking for love in America.

To come up with its rankings, the personal finance site analyzed numerous data points for each state, including the proportion of single adults, nightlife and entertainment opportunities, and economic factors like cost of living. Combined, these qualities paint of picture of where you're most likely to find, afford, and enjoy a date.

Florida secured the number one position with a total score of 69.21 out of 100. Though it comes in 33rd out of the 50 states for economics, it places third for dating opportunities and fourth for romance and fun, earning it the top slot. It's followed by California with a score of 67.41 and Texas with 66.77. You can check out the top 20 states below, and see how all 50 states ranked at WalletHub.

1. Florida // 69.21

1. California // 67.41

1. Texas // 66.77

1. New York // 65.29

1. Pennsylvania // 64.61

1. Ohio // 63.10

1. Illinois // 62.61

1. Wisconsin // 61.13

1. Massachusetts // 59.11

1. Michigan // 58.56

1. Arizona // 57.22

1. New Jersey // 56.71

1. Georgia // 56.11

1. Colorado // 56.01

1. North Carolina // 55.58

1. Minnesota // 55.42

1. Virginia // 54.98

1. Washington // 54.76

1. Missouri // 54.29

1. Nevada // 53.64

The world uses Valentine's Day to celebrate romance, but you can take it as an opportunity to embrace singledom in 2020. If that's your plan, here are some vintage tips for living alone to keep in mind.