BLK Dating App Says These Are The Top 10 Cities For Black Singles Right Now

The largest dating and lifestyle app for Black singles, BLK, just released its latest survey highlighting the top cities where Black singles thrive in dating, connection, and community. Thousands of users across the nation rated their cities on metrics such as dating satisfaction, cultural alignment, partner availability, and community support.

The survey results led to a very interesting list of hot spots where Black singles are finding love and camaraderie, whether that’s finally having someone to do matching pajamas with at home or turning up with new girlfriends for Sunday funday. Whether you’re hoping to meet someone new over a mimosa or vibe out with someone at a 90s R&B day party, these are the 10 cities where Black love shines brightest.

1. Houston, TX

Houston tops the list thanks to its unmatched nightlife, thriving Black-owned businesses, and cultural staples like the annual Houston Black Restaurant Week. With a blend of Southern warmth and urban excitement, Houston is where respondents voted as the number one place to find love.

2. Chicago, IL

With landmarks like the DuSable Black History Museum and the city’s deep jazz and gospel roots, Chicago offers history and heart in equal measure. From lakefront festivals to lively neighborhood block parties, the city pulses with opportunities for connection.

3. New York, NY

The city that never sleeps provides endless opportunities for Black singles to connect. From Harlem’s iconic cultural institutions to Brooklyn’s creative hubs, NYC’s Black singles thrive in a landscape of endless possibilities and community pride.

4. Charlotte, NC

One of the fastest-growing cities for young professionals, Charlotte shines with its booming Black tech and finance scene. Beyond career opportunities, its thriving food festivals and day-party circuit make it a rising hotspot for singles.

5. Washington, DC

Known as “Chocolate City,” DC still lives up to its legacy with a strong mix of political influence, Black excellence, and culture. DC singles have plenty of ways to connect, whether through mingling at the Howard Theatre or the buzzing nightlife.

6. Baltimore, MD

This city has vibrant art districts and a growing network of Black entrepreneurs, creating the perfect brew for both romantic and platonic relationships.

7. Atlanta, GA

Long celebrated as a mecca for Black culture, Atlanta remains unmatched in entertainment, innovation, and social life. From Trap Music Museum outings to bustling brunch scenes, ATL makes meeting new people feel natural.

8. Detroit, MI

The Motor City is driving its way back into the spotlight, thanks to a resurgence of Black-owned cafés, galleries, and music venues. Its rich Motown legacy continues to inspire and the city’s growing popularity has turned it into a cultural vibe.

9. Philadelphia, PA

Beyond cheesesteaks, Philly’s vibrant Black art scene and Afro-centric festivals make it a place where singles can form lasting bonds.

10. Dallas, TX

Dallas is proving it’s more than a hot spot for cowboy culture. With a surge in Black cultural events, music festivals, food pop-ups, and a growing creative class, it has become a hub for singles who want both Southern comfort and big-city flair.

If you’re wondering which cities didn’t quite make the list, Cincinnati landed a spot at the bottom. Wichita, Kansas, also didn’t cut it due to its low Black population, and the same for Columbus, Ohio, San Diego, Phoenix, and Indianapolis.

Wherever you call home, though, make the first steps to building the kind of connection you’re looking for by downloading the BLK app today.