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Singles in University Place

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University Place at a glance

  • About 33,000 people live in University Place.
  • It's part of the Washington region.
  • New York, the largest city in the United States, is about 2415 miles away.
  • For a bigger city, Tacoma is about 5 miles away.
  • Towns nearby: Lakewood (5 miles), Parkland (8 miles) and Spanaway (11 miles).

Where to meet in University Place

In a town like University Place, an evening walk and a coffee are plenty for a first meeting. Pick a place you both know and tell a friend where you are going.

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.

Dating in University Place: questions and answers

How far around University Place can I search?

More than 2.4 million people live within 30 miles of University Place, in 70 towns and cities including Seattle, Tacoma and Kent. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 5 miles to 300 miles, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in University Place free on YADate?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in University Place or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near University Place real?

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 meet someone who doesn't live in University Place?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in the United States or abroad.

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