According to a new study by Compare the Market, Atlanta officially ranks as the #2 most social city in the United States. So if you’re looking for friends, it turns out you’re in the perfect spot! Keep scrolling for all the details about this cool new ranking.
Why is Atlanta one of the best cities for making friends?
Compare the Market says,
The only US city to beat Minneapolis on Google search volume for friendship apps is Atlanta – a Southern city with a huge community. Atlanta also scores higher than average for its number of coffee shops and bars, giving you plenty of venues to choose from when socialising. It clocks in with 74.98 out of 100 in our overall ranking.
Here’s how the top 5 ranking for most social cities in the U.S. goes:
- Minneapolis
- Atlanta
- Portland
- Las Vegas
- Seattle
You can read all about the study, and see where other cities rank on the social scale on Compare the Market’s website, here!
How do I make friends in Atlanta?
If you’re looking for some tips on how to make friends in the ATL, don’t worry. We’ve got you covered! Here are some simple tips to getting yourself out there.
- sign up for fun classes and groups – choose something you’re into so you can find friends with similar interests! Here are some ideas:
- a book club
- a running club / exercise group
- a social advocacy organization / volunteer work
- a cooking class
- an art class
- invite contacts for coffee – if you’ve got an acquaintance who you’d like to get to know better, don’t be afraid to extend the invitation! There are tons of amazing coffee shops in Atlanta, check ’em out here!
- cut down on screen time – you’ll make more real friends in the real world. Get out there and talk to people!
So get out there and make some friends, Atlanta! You’ll be glad you did!