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Where is the love? New Jersey ranks as one of best states for singles

A study is out of 2020’s Best & Worst States for Singles, and the Garden State faired pretty high.

News 12 Staff

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Feb 7, 2020, 1:11 PM

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Updated 1,547 days ago

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Where is the love? New Jersey ranks as one of best states for singles
A study is out of 2020’s Best & Worst States for Singles, and the Garden State faired pretty high.
According to the study done by WalletHub, New Jersey ranked as the 12 best state for singles.
The study ranked the state ninth in dating opportunities, 37th in dating economics, and ninth in romance and fun.
The website compared all 50 states across 29 key indicators of dating-friendliness, including from share of single adults, to movie costs, to nightlife options per capita. 
Florida was ranked first, followed by California and Texas.
West Virginia was ranked last.
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