These are 10 best U.S. cities for single people, 'whether they are looking to date or not,' expert says

According to a new report from online rental marketplace Zumper, the United States is seeing a rise in the share of adults living single. And their research shows that this demographic is looking for a place to settle down that affords them a lifestyle they can truly enjoy.

In the report released this October, Zumper uses its findings to determine the site’s annual ranking of the best U.S. cities for singles in 2025.

The top 10 cities on the list “represent a balance of affordability, job opportunity, and social options, and I think that really appeals to singles, whether they are looking to date or not,” Crystal Chen, co-author of the report, tells CNBC Make It.

To rank them, Zumper analyzed 100 of the most populous U.S. cities across eight metrics, which were weighted to give a total of 100%:

The report used data sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau: American Community Survey, The Council for Community and Economic Research: Cost of Living Index and more.