Richmond somehow ranked one of the best U.S. cities for singles

Driving the news: In a report out this week from apartment search site Zumper, Richmond ranked No. 9 in the country for single-friendliness — partly because half of its population is ready to mingle.

• St. Louis, Missouri took the No. 1 spot.

Zoom in: Zumper took into account Richmond's social scene, cost of living, one-bedroom rents, income and more.

• Our entertainment got an "A" grade, restaurant and nightlife got a "B," our cost of living and single income got a "C" and our unemployment rate got a "D."
• It also noted that we pull ahead in affordability compared to other East Coast cities.

Yes, but: It's a running joke among singles here that anyone who looks like an eligible bachelor or bachelorette is already wifed up or married — or they're "not ready for a relationship."

• But at least there's never a dull scroll on the dating apps.

Go deeper: Richmond singles ditch apps for speed dating and beer pong