The City of Santa Ana has shockingly been rated the 7th worst city for singles in the U.S., overall, this year, by a new study from Zumper.
Today’s singles are looking for more than just romance. They want vibrant social scenes, thriving job markets, and cities where the cost of living won’t break the bank. Zumper’s latest data report analyzed 100 of the most populous U.S. cities across key factors including single population, affordability, social opportunities, and career prospects to uncover the best cities for singles in 2025.
Highlights
- Santa Ana ranked as the 7th worst city for singles overall this year.
- Santa Ana scored poorly due to its lack of social opportunity.
- Santa Ana received F grades in four categories: Single Population, Restaurant Grades, Nightlife Grades and Entertainment Grades
There has been a long term effort to turn downtown Santa Ana into an Artists Village. But the net result has been high priced restaurants the local residents do not support. Contrast this with other downtowns such as Brea, Fullerton and Orange where the mix includes more affordable restaurants and tons of fun bars and nightclubs!
Best cities by category
Some cities shine in specific categories even if they did not break into the top ten overall. Asheville, North Carolina leads the way for food and fun, ranking first in both restaurants and entertainment while also earning the number two spot for nightlife. Other cities that stand out for restaurants include Fort Lauderdale, Houston, and Orlando…