MS among most popular states for women to travel solo, study finds. Here’s where it ranks & why
Mississippi is one of the most popular states for female solo travel, a recent analysis of female house sitters finds.
TrustedHousesitters, an online community connecting travelers with accommodation through house-sitting opportunities, looked at internal data showing solo female house and pet sitting popularity per each state to come up with the ranking.
The Magnolia State ranks fifth most popular for solo travel, with nearly 60% of house sits in the Magnolia State coming from female solo travelers, according to the analysis.
Here’s a closer look at the data and how Mississippi compares with other states.
Solo travel in Mississippi
Here’s what TrustedHousesitters’ data shows about solo travel in Mississippi:
- Solo female house sitting percent increase over past two years: 23.09%
- Solo female house-sitting popularity rate for 2025: 58.57%
What are the most popular states for female solo travel?
These are the top 10 states for female solo travel, according to TrustedHousesitters’ analysis:
1. Iowa
2. Louisiana
3. Pennsylvania
4. Wyoming
5. Mississippi
6. Maryland
7. Alaska
8. California
9. New York and Kentucky (tie)
What are the best states for female solo travel?
These are the best U.S. destinations for female solo travel, according to TrustedHousesitters:
1. Pennsylvania
2. Iowa
3. New York
4. Maryland
5. Massachusetts
6. Kansas
7. Washington
8. Wyoming
9. Indiana
10. Maine
Tips for solo travel
Here are some things to know before traveling along, according to TrustedHousesitters experts:
- Know the purpose of your trip. What are your goals in traveling to a certain destination?
- Know your personal routine and self-care. Plan activities that support you
- Know your flight time and think about your comfort level
- Consider what accommodation style would suit you best
