When Will I Get Married?
A forecast based on your age, your relationship status and U.S. marriage data. No crystal ball, just Census numbers and a bit of math.
- Your estimated marriage age
- The U.S. average for comparison
- How your situation changes the estimate
Average age of marriage in the U.S.
According to the Census Bureau, the median age at first marriage is about 30.2 for men and 28.6 for women, up from about 23 and 20 in 1960. People with college degrees tend to marry a little later, and are also less likely to divorce.
How the estimate works
We start at the national average for your sex, adjust for education, then make sure the estimate leaves realistic time for your current relationship stage. Couples typically date for a few years before getting engaged; see how long to date before marriage.
Planning ahead
Budget with the Engagement Ring Budget and Wedding Cost calculators. Still single? Read dating in your 30s.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average age to get married?
About 30 for men and 28.6 for women in the U.S., for first marriages.
Is it bad to get married young?
Marrying before 25 is linked to higher divorce rates in research, though many young marriages last.
What percentage of people never marry?
A Pew analysis found a record 25% of 40-year-olds had never married in 2021.