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No love for Dallas on new list of best U.S. cities for singles

Dallas is neither the best or the worst U.S. city for singles, according to Zumper.

Single North Texans exploring Dallas' dating scene might be looking for love in the wrong place in Texas, according to a new national report.

Real estate marketplace Zumper compiled its list of "The Best U.S. Cities for Singles in 2025" by analyzing 100 of the most populous U.S. cities across eight metrics: The percentage of single individuals out of the entire city's population; median rent prices for a one-bedroom apartment; the number of restaurants, nightlife, and entertainment options per capita; a cost of living index; the median non-family annual income; and unemployment rates.

According to these comprehensive measures, Dallas barely stood out as the 50th best city for singles in the nation. Bummer.

Zumper's experts suggest Dallasites looking for a better dating scene should look out of state to cities such as No. 1-ranking St. Louis, Missouri; Knoxville, Tennessee (No. 2); or Salt Lake City, Utah (No. 3).

Rather than giving scores or numerical ratings, the survey gave letter grades for each of the eight key dimensions ("A" being the best, and "F" being the worst). Dallas' highest grade was a "B" in the categories for restaurants per capita, median annual income for singles, and unemployment rates.

The restaurants rating is fairly reasonable considering Dallas is home to two of the most romantic restaurants in America.

Dallas' worst grade was a "D" for its cost for a one-bedroom apartment and for its number of entertainment establishments per capita. That left Dallas' cost of living, its percentage of single residents, and its rate of nightlife options per capita all with a middling "C" grade.

On the bright side, Dallas' dating scene is certainly not the worst in the Metroplex. Arlington ranked as the No. 67 "best" U.S. city for singles in the report, followed by Irving (No. 70), Fort Worth (No. 75), and Plano (No. 78). It could be worse.

"The U.S. is seeing a rising share of adults living single, and while romance is still on the wish list for many, today’s singles are also prioritizing vibrant social scenes, strong career opportunities, and an affordable cost of living," the report's author wrote.

Dallas singles who want a better dating scene without having to travel to Missouri or Tennessee will find it in Austin, which was the highest-ranked Texas city and came in at No. 10 nationally. The report found that about 44 percent of Austin's population is single.

"What helps Austin stand out is its high single median income of $68,630, one of the strongest among all the top cities, which supports both affordability and lifestyle," the study said.

The top 10 best U.S. cities for singles are:

No. 1 – St. Louis, Missouri
No. 2 – Knoxville, Tennessee
No. 3 – Salt Lake City, Utah
No. 4 – Atlanta, Georgia
No. 5 – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
No. 6 – Tallahassee, Florida
No. 7 – Minneapolis, Minnesota
No. 8 – Asheville, North Carolina
No. 9 – Richmond, Virginia
No. 10 – Austin, Texas

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Everyone loves Fort Worth

Dallas Business Journal publisher doubles down with Fort Worth spinoff

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There are lots of publications covering the Fort Worth business scene.

As Fort Worth’s population continues to climb beyond 1 million, its media landscape continues to expand, too. A new publication from out of town has now set its sights on the city.

Charlotte, North Carolina-based American City Business Journals (ACBJ), publisher of the Dallas Business Journal, plans to launch the digital-only Fort Worth Business Journal in October.

The new publication will cover beats such as commercial real estate, residential real estate, retail, manufacturing, health care and economic development, the owners say say.

It will join other publications in a crowded field covering the Fort Worth business scene, including the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Business Press, Fort Worth Inc./Fort Worth Magazine, Fort Worth Report, and The Dallas Morning News.

The Fort Worth Business Journal does NOT mention lifestyle news as an area of coverage. CultureMap Fort Worth is still the No. 1 place for that, baby.

Business Journal stories are behind a paywall and require a subscription to read for free.

“Fort Worth is the nation’s 10th-largest city, and its businesspeople deserve the type of intelligence that ACBJ is known for,” says Mike Olivieri, executive vice president of ACBJ and president of local markets. “Helping people grow their businesses, advance their careers, and simplify their professional lives is what we do best. We look forward to delivering on that mission in Fort Worth while leaning into new, innovative products for our members.”

Aside from the Dallas Business Journal, ACBJ owns the Austin, Houston, and San Antonio business journals, which publish both print and digital editions. ACBJ also operates digital-only newsrooms in markets like Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York City.

The Dallas Business Journal’s Fort Worth reporter, Seth Bodine, will jump to the Fort Worth Business Journal to help guide its launch. Hiring is underway for other Fort Worth newsroom jobs.

Journalists at the Fort Worth Business Journal probably won’t be scrounging for news, as the Fort Worth area is home to major employers like American Airlines, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, GM Financial, General Motors, and Lockheed Martin. Furthermore, Hillwood’s 27,000-acre, master-planned AllianceTexas development created a regional economic impact of $12.9 billion in 2025 thanks to over 600 companies that support more than 73,000 jobs.

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