LOCATION_DATA: MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Surviving the
Minneapolis Dating Scene

Local data confirms it: Dating in Minneapolis is different. From the winter hibernation to the cold difficulty setting.

DIFFICULTY LEVEL

Cold

GHOSTING RATE

38%

vs 52% Nat. Avg

MALE:FEMALE RATIO

1.01:1

AVG VCI SCORE

What's this?→

6.1 / 10

The "Minneapolis Vibe" Deconstructed

If you feel like dating here is active outdoors (even in winter), progressive, friendly., you're not crazy. Our data analysis of thousands of profiles in the MN area shows a distinct pattern.

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The #1 Complaint

"Winter hibernation" top the list of reasons why dates don't convert to relationships here.

2

The Competition

The average successful profile in Minneapolis has a VCI Score of 6.1. Is yours keeping up?

LOCAL INSIGHT

"In Minneapolis, if your first photo isn't a 9/10, you are invisible to 62% of users."

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