Matchmakers in New York

The New York Market

The client base here skews finance, law, media and medicine, and it skews older than most people expect — a great many New Yorkers arrive at matchmaking in their late thirties and forties after a decade of apps. Demand is heavily concentrated in Manhattan, with growing volume in Brooklyn. Discretion matters more here than almost anywhere, because the professional worlds are small and overlapping.

What Matchmaking Costs in New York

New York sits at the upper end of the national range. National firms with NYC offices report local searches starting around $30,000, rising steeply for expanded geography. Boutique Manhattan practitioners more commonly run $15,000–$50,000. At the top, international searches through the largest firms have been reported well into six figures.

For a fuller breakdown of what matchmakers charge and why the numbers vary so much, see How much does a matchmaker cost?.

Last reviewed: August 2026. Figures are compiled from public reporting, vary considerably between sources, and are reported rather than confirmed. Check current pricing with each firm directly.

Who Uses Matchmakers in New York

Finance and legal professionals, physicians, founders, media and publishing executives. A large share are people whose hours make conventional dating genuinely impractical rather than merely inconvenient.

What to Ask in New York

In New York specifically, ask how much of the matchmaker's database is actually in New York. National firms sometimes sell a local search backed by a national pool, which is fine if you are open to travel and frustrating if you are not.

What to ask any matchmaker before you sign

• Where do your matches come from? A real answer describes a network and active recruiting. A vague one usually means a shared database you are being added to.
• How many clients do you take at once, and who actually runs my search — you, or an associate?
• What is the contract length, and what happens if I meet someone in month two?
• How many introductions am I guaranteed, in writing?
• Have you worked with someone in my situation before — my age, my background, my city?

Most firms in this category work on 12-month contracts paid in full upfront, so the answer to the third question is worth more than the price itself.

Firms Serving New York

Kelleher International, a national firm headquartered in California, serves New York. Agape Match, led by Maria Avgitidis, is among the best-known independent NYC practices. Selective Search and Three Day Rule both work this market.

Most firms in this category work remotely and take clients across several cities, so a firm listed here may not have a local office. Ask where their matches actually live before you assume local coverage.