Top 10 Cities for Single Women
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Back in early May, I wrote about the Top 10 Cities for Single Men based on housing data and other research provided by Rent.com.
We learned that single men own more often than they rent, are willing to pay more for convenience, and are (shocking!) less likely to manage their own household chores. We also learned that Texas, the East Coast and warmer climates like Miami, New Orleans and Los Angeles beckon the unmarried male renter.
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So which urban areas present that perfect package of professional opportunity, social engagement and hot date potential that appeals to the modern single woman? Check out these Top 10 Cities for Single Women:
10. San Jose, California
This might be the most surprising entry on the list, until you remember the eligible bachelors of Silicon Valley. What better place for an educated, cultured, successful lady to try and meet her match?
New York, New York
9. New York, New York
Carrie Bradshaw and her friends demonstrated that you don’t need a man to enjoy The Big Apple. Whether single or dating, a typical evening can include a sumptuous meal, a Broadway show or a walk in Central Park.
8. Las Vegas, Nevada
The home of the Little White Wedding Chapel and hundreds of Elvis impersonators render Sin City worth a gamble for a large section of single ladies. Wedding potential aside, casinos, legendary shows and high profile nightclubs are also of interest to the unattached female.
Los Angeles, California
7. Los Angeles, California
Endless sunshine, fabulous shopping and high-powered entertainment careers are among the draws of L.A. It’s worth noting that single men and single women both place the city on their list of most desirable places to settle down.
6. Chicago, Illinois
The Windy City offers all the urban pleasures of New York City without the high rents and tiny apartments. Girl’s night out can include sushi at Japonais Restaurant (where you might also run into Vince Vaughn) followed by an outdoor concert at Millennium Park.
Washington, DC
5. Washington, DC
Independent, powerful women need an environment which befits them. Rent.com points to a low divorce rate as another part of the city’s appeal. A typical first date can include some combination of politics, history and the arts, making our nation’s Capitol a beacon for for the unattached female.
4. Denver, Colorado
Mountains, a lively bar scene and Colorado Rockies baseball are attractive to sporty single women in search of an active lifestyle.
Austin, Texas
3. Austin, Texas
Rent.com describes the quirky Texas town as “the up-and-coming capital for creative singles.” The outside-the-box social scene works to the female advantage since single men outnumber women.
2. Seattle, Washington
The birthplace of Starbucks has a lively music scene, natural beauty and the perfect brooding weather to complement that bad date. Bachelorettes come for an unemployment rate below the national average, but they might stay for the houseboats.
Phoenix, Arizona
1. Phoenix, Arizona
Plenty of sunshine, a low cost of living and the knowledge that 30 percent of the town’s men are single come together to make Phoenix the top spot for the unattached woman, according to Rent.com.
CBS
Back in early May, I wrote about the Top 10 Cities for Single Men based on housing data and other research provided by Rent.com.
We learned that single men own more often than they rent, are willing to pay more for convenience, and are (shocking!) less likely to manage their own household chores. We also learned that Texas, the East Coast and warmer climates like Miami, New Orleans and Los Angeles beckon the unmarried male renter.
More from CBS MoneyWatch.com
So which urban areas present that perfect package of professional opportunity, social engagement and hot date potential that appeals to the modern single woman? Check out these Top 10 Cities for Single Women:
10. San Jose, California
This might be the most surprising entry on the list, until you remember the eligible bachelors of Silicon Valley. What better place for an educated, cultured, successful lady to try and meet her match?
New York, New York
9. New York, New York
Carrie Bradshaw and her friends demonstrated that you don’t need a man to enjoy The Big Apple. Whether single or dating, a typical evening can include a sumptuous meal, a Broadway show or a walk in Central Park.
8. Las Vegas, Nevada
The home of the Little White Wedding Chapel and hundreds of Elvis impersonators render Sin City worth a gamble for a large section of single ladies. Wedding potential aside, casinos, legendary shows and high profile nightclubs are also of interest to the unattached female.
Los Angeles, California
7. Los Angeles, California
Endless sunshine, fabulous shopping and high-powered entertainment careers are among the draws of L.A. It’s worth noting that single men and single women both place the city on their list of most desirable places to settle down.
6. Chicago, Illinois
The Windy City offers all the urban pleasures of New York City without the high rents and tiny apartments. Girl’s night out can include sushi at Japonais Restaurant (where you might also run into Vince Vaughn) followed by an outdoor concert at Millennium Park.
Washington, DC
5. Washington, DC
Independent, powerful women need an environment which befits them. Rent.com points to a low divorce rate as another part of the city’s appeal. A typical first date can include some combination of politics, history and the arts, making our nation’s Capitol a beacon for for the unattached female.
4. Denver, Colorado
Mountains, a lively bar scene and Colorado Rockies baseball are attractive to sporty single women in search of an active lifestyle.
Austin, Texas
3. Austin, Texas
Rent.com describes the quirky Texas town as “the up-and-coming capital for creative singles.” The outside-the-box social scene works to the female advantage since single men outnumber women.
2. Seattle, Washington
The birthplace of Starbucks has a lively music scene, natural beauty and the perfect brooding weather to complement that bad date. Bachelorettes come for an unemployment rate below the national average, but they might stay for the houseboats.
Phoenix, Arizona
1. Phoenix, Arizona
Plenty of sunshine, a low cost of living and the knowledge that 30 percent of the town’s men are single come together to make Phoenix the top spot for the unattached woman, according to Rent.com.