Manhattan at a glance
- It belongs to greater New York; the city centre is about 5 miles away.
- Home to about 1.5 million people.
- Towns nearby: North Bergen (3 miles), Union City (3 miles) and Jersey City (7 miles).
Dating by city / United States / New York / New York / Manhattan
Meet people in Manhattan, New York
Members from Manhattan and towns within 30 miles who make their profile public will appear here.
Where to meet in Manhattan
In Manhattan it helps to meet halfway rather than in one person's neighbourhood. A place near a transport hub means nobody spends an hour getting there, or getting home.
Staying safe
- Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
- Never send money to people you met online.
- Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.
Questions about dating in Manhattan
Who can I meet near Manhattan?
More than 15 million people live within 30 miles of Manhattan, in 292 towns and cities including New York, Newark and Jersey City. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 5 miles up to 300 miles — or choose “Any distance”.
Is there a free dating site in Manhattan?
Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Manhattan or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.
Are the singles around Manhattan real people?
YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.
Can I date someone from outside Manhattan?
Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.
Dating tips
Profile & photos
How to write a profile that gets replies
Your profile is your first hello. How to write a few honest lines and choose photos that make people want to start a conversation.
First messages
First messages that actually start a conversation
“Hi, how are you?” rarely gets far. How to write a first message that is easy and pleasant to answer — with examples you can adapt.
First dates
First date ideas that are easy and safe
The best first dates are short, public and relaxed. Ideas that leave room to talk — plus simple safety habits that let you enjoy the meeting.