For those unattached and navigating the complex landscape of dating, Tampa might just be an oasis of opportunity. According to a recent study by WalletHub, the city ranks fifth among the best cities for singles in 2025. The research employed 35 indicators of "dating-friendliness," which includes analysis of economics, fun and recreation, and dating opportunities. It turns out the city in the Sunshine State scored a not-too-shabby 60.50 out of 100, as detailed by WTSP.

Despite Tampa's strong overall performance, the city did receive varied scores across the three dimensions, with a notably lower rank of No. 110 for economics. However, it shone in other areas, securing the No. 13 spot for fun and recreation and coming in at No. 22 for dating opportunities. WalletHub's analysis included metrics such as restaurant and bar costs, attractions, and online dating opportunities to compile their rankings. This comes off as no surprise, considering the city's wealth of social activities and median prices for a two-person meal which all contribute to a conducive environment for singles.

But the picture was not as rosy for every city, especially for those residing in Pearl City, Hawaii, and Port St. Lucie, Florida. These towns were at the bottom of WalletHub's rankings, which included 182 U.S. cities. The list of the best and worst cities for singles was covered in a report by WFLA.

Flanked by top-ranking cities such as Atlanta, Las Vegas, and Seattle, Tampa's placement is commendable. Still, there is an interesting dichotomy at play, considering an earlier study from Spokeo.com noted by WTSP, which highlighted Florida as the worst state for singles in 2024. Factors such as prevalence of confidence or romance crimes and a shortage of mental health providers contributed to the state's poor performance. Yet, Tampa's glow-up in the rankings suggests a localized exception to the broader state trend.

At the heart of these surveys and studies there lies a kaleidoscope of data that tries to capture the pulse of the single life across the American canvas. WalletHub used varied sources, including government data, Google Trends, Eventbrite, and TripAdvisor, to stitch together a narrative of numbers that speak to those seeking connection. These rankings, while informative, don't necessarily predestine love's fortunes but offer a roadmap to potentially fertile grounds for companionship. As for singles in Tampa, the odds, as laid out by FOX 13 News, might be in their favor to find that special someone amid the palm trees and Gulf Coast sunsets.