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The most romantic states ahead of Valentine’s Day, according to new research

• Massachusetts takes the top spot as the most romantic state in the US
• New York takes second place, while New Jersey is third
• Google search volume data was analyzed to determine the states searching the most for romantic and Valentine’s Day-related terms

New research has revealed the most romantic states in the US as Valentine’s Day looms, with Massachusetts taking the top spot.

Analyzing the number of average monthly Google searches for keywords relating to romance, Valentine’s Day, and love across the entire US.

The states with the highest monthly search volumes per 100,000 people for these specific keywords have been identified and ranked, therefore revealing the most romantic states in America.

Massachusetts tops the list as the most romantic state, with 1,848 average searches per month per 100,000 people. This includes 638 searches for ‘Valentine’s Day’, 269 searches for ‘engagement rings’, and 179 searches for ‘florists near me’.

The second most romantic state is New York, with an average of 1,809 Google searches per month for every 100,000th citizen. Most notably, this includes 616 searches for ‘Valentine’s Day’, 270 searches for ‘engagement ring’, and 220 searches for ‘florists’.

Following in third place is New Jersey, with 1,690 average monthly Google searches per 100,000 residents. New Jersey’s searches include 584 searches for ‘Valentine’s Day’, 252 searches for ‘engagement rings’, and 51 searches for ‘romance movies’.

Closely taking fourth position in the ranking of the most romantic states is Virginia, with 1,652 average monthly searches for every 100,000th person. This includes 611 searches for ‘Valentine’s Day’, 235 searches for ‘engagement rings’, and 62 searches for ‘roses near me’.

North Carolina is the fifth most romantic state, with 1,629 average monthly searches for every 100,000th citizen. On average, North Carolina searches 605 times for ‘Valentine’s Day’, 247 times for ‘engagement rings’, and 50 times for ‘romantic restaurants’ on average each month.

Next is Maryland in sixth place, with 1,615 average monthly searches for every 100,000 residents. This includes ‘Valentine’s Day’ with 591 searches, ‘florists near me’ with 157 searches, and ‘romantic getaways’ with 32 searches.

Following in seventh place in Florida, with 1,593 monthly searches on average for every 100,000th person. This figure includes ‘Valentine’s Day’ with 651 searches, ‘engagement rings’ with 234 searches, and ‘romantic movies’ with 47 searches.

In eighth place is Georgia, with 1,538 average monthly searches per 100,000 people. This consists of 610 searches for ‘Valentine’s Day’, 119 searches for ‘florists near me’, and 60 searches for ‘roses near me’.

Connecticut takes the ninth spot, with 1,527 average monthly Google searches for every 100,000th resident. For Connecticut, this includes 545 searches for ‘Valentine’s Day’, 248 searches for ‘engagement rings’, and 54 searches for ‘romantic restaurants’.

Completing the list of the most romantic states in the US is Colorado in tenth place, with 1,513 monthly searches on average per 100,000 citizens. Included in these Google searches are the terms, ‘Valentine’s Day’ with 603 searches, ‘florists’ with 143 searches, and ‘romantic movies’ with 43 searches.

As Valentine’s Day is drawing closer, it is interesting to discover the states that are deemed the most romantic; with each state’s most frequently searched term being the upcoming special day, it’s clear that people are excited to celebrate their love. Not to mention, with there being high Google searches for ‘engagement rings’ in many of the ranking states, perhaps loved ones are preparing to propose in the runup to Valentine’s Day, or even on the day itself.

Why Massachusetts is so hot to trot is anyone’s guess. We just have to trust Mr. Google.