Good news for singles living in the Lone Star State as Valentine's Day approaches: That lonely feeling may not last long.

In the latest edition of WalletHub's annual "Best and Worst States for Singles" report, Texas overtook California and New York to become the No. 2 best state for dating in 2024.

Rankings were determined by comparing dating economics, opportunities, and romance and fun across all 50 states. For the second year in a row, Texas tied with California for the most movie theaters per capita, and landed in a four-way tie with California, New York, and Florida for the highest number of restaurants per capita.

Texas also received the following rankings in other categories:

• No. 10 – Median annual household income (adjusted for the cost of living)
• No. 18 – Mobile-dating opportunities
• No. 21 – Online-dating opportunities

The No. 1 best state for dating in 2024 is Florida, which ranked No. 3 in 2023. Rounding out the top five best states for dating are California (No. 3), New York (No. 4), and Pennsylvania (No. 5).

"Finding love can be tough, but being in the right place can contribute to a successful relationship," Happe said. "The unfortunate tradeoff is that dating usually isn’t cheap in states that provide these ideal conditions."

As Valentine's Day approaches, keeping a few jewelry stores top of mind for a significant other may be valuable, but it's equally important to not break the bank just to impress a date. On average, Texans spend about $58 on Valentine's Day, according to a separate report by Casino.org. Residents in Houston are expected to spend the most out of all Texas cities in 2024, with a projected budget of $105.27. Dallas isn't too far behind with an estimated Valentine's Day spending budget of $79.25.

The full report and its methodology can be found at wallethub.com.