The Friday File: The 53% of men who celebrate Valentine’s Day spend an average of $173, while the 54% of women who celebrate spend $97. By age, 25-34 year olds spend the most averaging $218, followed by 18-24 year olds at $162. Southerners spend the most, averaging $143, while the 21% of Midwesterners who buy Valentine’s Day gifts for their pets spend $28. Cards and candy top the gift list.
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Happy Valentine’s Day
Americans will spend $19 billion on Valentine’s Day gifts — $60/person. 56% will be spent on a romantic partner, 20% on family, 7% on friends, 5% on teachers and 4% each on; co-workers, others, and pets! That’s $750 million on Fido, a tad less than the $860 million spent on greeting cards. Guys will spend $108 on their sweeties, ladies just $53. Who says you can’t put a price on love?
Love is Priceless!
Valentine’s Day spending this year is expected to reach an all-time high of $17.6 billion. Among the 140 million Americans planning to celebrate, average spending will be $126.03, up 8.5% over last year. The average male will spend $168.74 the average female will spend $85.76. 35% will buy flowers, 36% will treat someone to dinner, 19% will buy jewelry, and 13% will buy a gift card! Half of all celebrants will also buy candy.