LOCATION_DATA: COLUMBUS, OH

Surviving the
Columbus Dating Scene

Local data confirms it: Dating in Columbus is different. From the not enough excitement to the steady difficulty setting.

DIFFICULTY LEVEL

Steady

GHOSTING RATE

30%

vs 52% Nat. Avg

MALE:FEMALE RATIO

0.98:1

AVG VCI SCORE

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5.9 / 10

The "Columbus Vibe" Deconstructed

If you feel like dating here is college football, midwest nice, practical., you're not crazy. Our data analysis of thousands of profiles in the OH area shows a distinct pattern.

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The #1 Complaint

"Not enough excitement" top the list of reasons why dates don't convert to relationships here.

2

The Competition

The average successful profile in Columbus has a VCI Score of 5.9. Is yours keeping up?

LOCAL INSIGHT

"In Columbus, if your first photo isn't a 9/10, you are invisible to 60% of users."

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