LOCATION_DATA: HOUSTON, TX

Surviving the
Houston Dating Scene

Local data confirms it: Dating in Houston is different. From the endless driving to the dense difficulty setting.

DIFFICULTY LEVEL

Dense

GHOSTING RATE

58%

vs 52% Nat. Avg

MALE:FEMALE RATIO

0.98:1

AVG VCI SCORE

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6.3 / 10

The "Houston Vibe" Deconstructed

If you feel like dating here is food scene dates, humidity, laid back., you're not crazy. Our data analysis of thousands of profiles in the TX area shows a distinct pattern.

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The #1 Complaint

"Endless driving" top the list of reasons why dates don't convert to relationships here.

2

The Competition

The average successful profile in Houston has a VCI Score of 6.3. Is yours keeping up?

LOCAL INSIGHT

"In Houston, if your first photo isn't a 9/10, you are invisible to 69% of users."

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