Houston Ranks High Among Best Cities for Singles and Dating
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It’s definitely hot in Houston – but it may not just be the temperature.
A new report from WalletHub ranked H-Town among the best cities for singles and dating in 2025, slotting in at 33 out of 182 notable cities across the United States. Space City ranked relatively high in many of the 35 metrics WalletHub used to determine “dating-friendliness,” thanks in part to great entertainment options, a solid food scene and relatively lower costs compared to other major American cities. However, Houston’s ranking was hampered by its rather extreme weather conditions during much of the year.
The top spots for singles and dating in the poll went to Atlanta, Las Vegas, Seattle, Pittsburgh and Tampa in that order.
Houston It ranked 22nd among all cities in “fun and recreation.” It earned a ninth-place ranking in “fun cities in America” overall, 15th in nightlife and parties and 25th in entertainment costs. Houston came in 24th overall for best food cities, ranking 64th in cost per meal and 27th in options and quality. The city placed middle of the pack at 91st in dating opportunities.
Despite place 115th in dating economics, Houston far surpassed most of the other top-five largest cities in the U.S., including Chicago (174th), Los Angeles (178th) and New York (182nd). It faired a lot better than several other smaller cities like Atlanta (140th), Milwaukee (126th) and San Francisco (181st). Houston even beat out Dallas (154th) and San Antonio (133rd).
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For weather, Houston ranked among the bottom 15% for mild weather. When it came to the seasons, Houston was among the bottom 10% in mild seasonal temperatures. The signature Houston heat and possibility of extreme weather events like hurricanes didn’t help much either.
Where Did Other Texas Cities Rank?
There were several other Texas cities that were featured on the list. Here’s where they ranked, compared to Houston, for singles and dating:
10. Austin
33. Houston
66. Lubbock
78. Corpus Christi
79. San Antonio
86. El Paso
90. Dallas
110. Fort Worth
125. Amarillo
129. Irving
146. Arlington
148. Plano
159. Laredo
168. Garland
175. Grand Prairie
180. Brownsville
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