The Worst City for Love is in Texas

Looking for love in all the wrong places? If you're in Texas, you most definitely are, well, if you're in one specific zip code. According to WalletHub’s new 2025 singles ranking, one Texas city just nailed the “worst place to be single” crown.

WalletHub compared 182 U.S. cities on 35 different metrics related to dating-friendliness: stuff like how many single people live there, how many nightlife and recreation spots there are, how many online-dating opportunities, and even how expensive date night tends to be.

And the bottom? That honor goes to Brownsville, Texas, ranked dead-last nationwide for singles trying to find love.

What Makes Brownsville the Ultimate Singles Trap?

Brownsville didn’t just stumble in one area, it crumbled across the board. According to the report, it scored worst overall in “Dating Opportunities,” meaning the pool of eligible singles plus online-dating action? Pretty much non-existent.

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Its “Fun & Recreation” ranking wasn’t much better; the nightlife, social-activity options, and date-night vibes just didn’t stack up.

I’m Actually Relieved It’s Not El Paso

Full disclosure: in the past I’ve written that El Paso is kind of rough if you’re single and looking. At one point I deemed El Paso the worst place for singles! So, yeah- when I saw Brownsville hit rock bottom, I couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief. Because for all its quirks, El Paso wasn’t named the worst;  not this time, at least!

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While Brownsville ended up as the worst city in America for singles, it’s not like Texas is entirely cursed when it comes to dating. Another Texas city, Austin, Texas, made the Top 10 best U.S. cities for singles this year, showing that the Lone Star State has some hope for romance!