Summary
Newsweek created a map using data from WalletHub, a finance website, to show the best U.S. cities for Halloween in 2025. The rankings consider factors like safety, festive activities, and weather, with New York City ranked highest. Americans are expected to spend a significant amount on Halloween-related items this year.
Key Facts
- WalletHub published a list of the best U.S. cities for Halloween in 2025.
- The ranking is based on factors like safety, fun activities, and weather.
- New York City is ranked as the top city for Halloween in 2025 due to population density, walkability, and many Halloween stores.
- Jersey City and Los Angeles follow New York in the rankings for their child-friendly environments and festive attractions.
- Americans are projected to spend an average of $114.45 per household on Halloween this year.
- Total consumer spending on Halloween is expected to be $13.1 billion.
- WalletHub's methodology uses 20 metrics to analyze the 100 largest U.S. cities.
- The data highlights the importance of safety and festivities in choosing where to celebrate Halloween.
