Is Houston Becoming The New “Sin City”?
We all know that Las Vegas has been called “Sin City”, but look out! Houston is catching up fast!
1. Las Vegas, NV
Las Vegas once again tops the list as America’s most sinful city — hardly a surprise. “Sin City” earns its title with the second-most casinos per capita, fueling countless failed quests for fast riches and contributing to the fourth-highest share of residents battling gambling addictions. Vegas also leads the nation in adult-entertainment options, and locals search Google for terms related to strip clubs, affairs, and explicit content at some of the highest rates in the country. Add in the fifth-most fraud and identity-theft complaints per capita, along with massive interest in plastic-surgery procedures, and the city fully lives up to its reputation.
2. Houston, TX
Houston ranks as the second-most sinful city in the U.S., and it officially holds the title as the No. 1 city for lust. Residents log the nation’s highest Google search interest for pornography, strip clubs, and extramarital affairs — topping even Las Vegas. The Bayou City also ranks third in adult-entertainment establishments per capita. Beyond lust, Houston struggles with anger and violence, posting the 21st-highest violent-crime rate and the 28th-highest aggravated-assault rate. From January 2023 through June 2025, the city recorded the fifth-most mass shootings. Vices add another layer, with the 29th-most drunk-driving fatalities, the eighth-highest share of gambling problems, and strong interest in cosmetic enhancements.
3. Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles lands at No. 3, driven by high levels of violence and low levels of generosity. The city has the third-highest share of students bullied on school property, the 14th-most hate crimes per capita, and the eighth-most mass shootings over the same period. Only 24% of residents volunteer — the fifth-lowest rate in the country — and donations fall below 4% of adjusted gross income. Like the other top cities, L.A. also posts heavy search interest tied to lust, infidelity, and vanity.
Let’s keep trying! We’ve become #1 for lust, sinning can’t be too far out of reach!
Doug O’Brien
