The best US states for single women: Where does Texas rank?

DALLAS (KDAF) — Some states are simply better suited for single women, and the best places may not be the ones packed with big cities or constant nightlife.

While metro areas offer more social options and diversity, those advantages can be offset by high living costs, limited safety, or an uneven dating scene. A new study ranks the best states for single women by finding the right mix of affordability, opportunity, and overall quality of life.

1. Maryland: Score: 70.79

Maryland ranks first as the best state for single women. It offers the highest median income in the top 10 at $90,203 and has one of the lowest unemployment rates at 3.2%. The male-to-female ratio of 103.4 provides a nearly balanced dating pool. Maryland also performs well in diversity and nightlife, with a high number of bars and nightclubs per capita. Reports of romance scams and sex offenders remain relatively low.

2. Massachusetts: Score: 66.58

Massachusetts combines a high percentage of singles with strong economic indicators. The median income sits at $89,645, and the male-to-female ratio is favorable at 103.6. Although the cost of living is high at 145.1, the state benefits from a highly educated population and access to cultural and career opportunities in cities like Boston.

3. New York: Score: 65.86

New York has the highest share of singles at 38.6 percent and a strong male-to-female ratio of 104.9. The state offers a high median income of $74,314 and strong diversity, but also comes with a high cost of living and a larger number of reported sex offenders.

4. Rhode Island: Score: 65.00

Rhode Island offers one of the best social environments on the list, with the highest number of restaurants and bars per capita. It also has a strong male-to-female ratio of 108 and a solid median income of $74,008.

5. Connecticut: Score: 63.29

Connecticut scores well in income and employment, offering a median salary of $83,771 and an unemployment rate of 3.8 percent. The male-to-female ratio is strong at 107.8, and the cost of living is manageable compared to other northeastern states.

Full list of the best US states for single women:

Rank	State	Share of Singles	Male-to-Female Ratio (Ratio of unmarried men per 100 unmarried women)	Median Income ($)	Unemployment Rate	Cost of Living Index	Diversity Index	Restaurants per Capita	Bars & Nightclubs per Capita	Romance Scam Reports	Sex Offenders per Capita	Total Score
1	Maryland	36.4	103.4	90,203	3.2	114.9	67.3	2.5	33.4	5.2	117	70.79
2	Massachusetts	38	103.6	89,645	4.8	145.1	51.6	2.6	11.7	3.7	79	66.58
3	New York	38.6	104.9	74,314	4	124.7	65.8	1.2	19.2	4.2	215	65.86
4	Rhode Island	36.8	108	74,008	4.9	109.3	49.4	20.8	21.6	5.1	203	65.00
5	Connecticut	35.8	107.8	83,771	3.8	113.5	55.7	5.5	10.2	4.1	124	63.29
6	New Jersey	34.9	108.1	89,296	4.8	114.8	65.8	2.5	21.6	4.0	50	63.28
7	Illinois	36.4	108.7	72,205	4.8	94.7	60.3	1.7	32.7	3.9	267	61.24
8	Georgia	35.3	105	66,559	3.5	91.7	64.1	1.4	8.7	4.1	231	60.37
9	Louisiana	36.1	103.3	52,087	4.5	93.2	58.6	4.7	24.1	3.6	223	60.25
10	California	38.4	112.6	84,907	5.3	141.6	69.7	0.4	15.8	5.2	154	60.01
11	Delaware	33.2	106.1	71,091	4	103.5	59.6	19.4	17.5	4.6	427	57.58
12	Pennsylvania	34.6	109.4	68,957	3.9	97.5	44	1.6	33.3	4.2	182	57.00
13	Vermont	33.1	114	72,431	2.6	113.7	20.2	26.7	24.5	5.9	195	55.64
14	Wisconsin	33.8	112.8	67,125	3.3	99.5	37	2.5	93.7	4.3	459	55.03
15	New Mexico	36.1	113	53,992	4.2	94.2	63	6.0	24.1	7.4	129	54.93
16	Texas	34.2	111.5	66,963	4.1	91.8	67	0.6	21.5	4.3	259	54.36
17	South Dakota	32.2	117.5	66,143	1.8	97.3	35.6	23.4	55.2	3.1	471	54.33
18	Minnesota	33.4	111.9	77,720	3.3	93.7	40.5	3.8	33.1	5.0	331	54.33
19	Mississippi	33.8	103.9	48,716	4	87.3	55.9	5.3	5.9	3.3	275	53.63
20	Virginia	33.1	110.3	80,963	3.4	101.4	60.5	2.2	8.8	5.2	339	53.33
21	New Hampshire	30.5	112.8	88,465	3.1	110.1	23.6	16.6	26.0	4.6	188	53.19
22	Nevada	35.6	116.5	66,274	5.5	99.5	68.8	6.9	34.1	8.1	240	52.35
23	North Dakota	33.5	127.2	66,519	2.5	90.8	32.6	27.5	58.4	7.5	274	52.15
24	Alabama	31.7	104	53,913	3.3	87.6	53.1	3.7	10.9	3.8	192	52.14
25	Ohio	33.8	110.5	62,262	4.9	95.1	40.4	1.6	33.2	4.3	181	51.71
26	North Carolina	32.6	108.1	61,972	3.7	97.8	57.9	1.9	17.5	4.1	266	51.17
27	Nebraska	31.5	113.1	66,817	3	92.4	40.8	10.2	31.3	5.0	278	50.31
28	Michigan	34.2	110.3	63,498	5.4	89.8	45.2	2.0	29.4	4.3	402	49.99
29	Indiana	32.5	112	62,743	3.7	90.8	41.3	2.5	20.4	4.5	165	49.76
30	South Carolina	32	104.9	59,318	4.1	94.6	54.6	3.5	18.1	5.1	340	49.62
31	Iowa	31.4	115.9	65,600	3.6	89.6	30.8	7.4	38.6	4.0	211	48.21
32	Washington	32.6	119.5	84,247	4.5	112	55.9	2.5	30.4	5.6	229	48.14
33	Arizona	34.3	115.4	69,056	4.1	112.5	61.5	2.0	22.7	10.8	143	48.07
34	Hawaii	33.9	122.8	84,857	2.8	182.3	76	12.5	14.9	5.0	207	47.90
35	Florida	31.3	110.1	63,062	3.7	102	64.1	0.9	16.2	5.9	150	47.85
36	Montana	29.8	123	63,249	2.8	96.4	30.1	15.8	115.4	6.6	279	47.59
37	Colorado	33.1	119.6	82,254	4.8	104	52.3	3.4	25.5	5.3	335	47.24
38	Oklahoma	31.1	114.3	55,826	3.1	85.5	59.5	4.9	25.0	5.1	208	47.12
39	Utah	31.4	116.7	79,449	3.2	100.5	40.7	6.1	14.0	6.0	275	46.54
40	Tennessee	31.3	107.6	59,695	3.5	90	46.6	2.4	12.5	4.2	386	46.52
41	Alaska	34.5	129.2	77,845	4.7	127.3	62.8	17.3	55.2	8.0	473	45.19
42	Missouri	31.7	109.7	61,847	4	88	40.8	2.9	23.0	5.9	427	45.06
43	Wyoming	28.5	123.6	65,204	3.3	97	32.4	34.1	64.3	4.3	421	44.98
44	Maine	29.1	106.9	64,767	3.4	113.4	18.5	14.6	15.5	5.1	211	44.77
45	Oregon	32.7	110.3	71,562	4.8	112.7	46.1	4.8	58.7	7.5	790	43.70
46	Idaho	28.4	116.2	66,474	3.6	102	35.9	12.0	27.8	5.6	282	39.85
47	Kansas	31.1	122	64,124	3.8	89.7	45.4	5.1	21.3	4.7	377	39.76
48	Arkansas	30.5	111	52,528	3.7	90.5	49.8	6.7	9.7	5.2	640	38.14
49	Kentucky	29.5	115.1	55,573	5	91.7	32.8	4.1	14.7	3.8	216	37.46
50	West Virginia	29.3	120.3	51,248	3.8	88.6	20.2	11.9	23.5	6.3	354	33.47