Moving to Houston, Texas? Here's everything you need to know.
A no-fluff, locally-written guide to relocating to Houston: cost of living, neighborhoods, schools, taxes, climate, and what most people wish they'd known before the move.
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Houston at a glance
Why people move to Houston
Fourth-largest US city — most jobs, most industries, most everything
Energy, medical, aerospace, and shipping capital
Texas Medical Center is the world's largest medical complex
Housing is more affordable than Dallas or Austin
Massive dining scene, arguably the most diverse in the US
Where to live in Houston
A short guide to the neighborhoods newcomers actually consider.
River Oaks
Estate homes, old-money, top private schools
The Heights
Historic bungalows, walkable, family-friendly
Montrose
Eclectic, walkable, arts and dining
West University
Top schools, mid-century homes, tight-knit
Memorial
Estate homes, parks, top public schools
Galleria
High-rises, shopping, corporate corridor
Major employers
- · ExxonMobil
- · Shell
- · Chevron
- · Texas Medical Center
- · United Airlines
- · Sysco
Schools
Houston ISD plus top districts (Katy, Cy-Fair, Spring Branch, Memorial).
Airports
- · George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)
- · Hobby (HOU)
What most newcomers wish they'd known
Traffic and sprawl are real, commutes vary wildly
Property taxes are the highest of major TX metros
Flood zones matter, check maps before you buy
Summers are hot and humid, worse than Dallas
Who thrives in Houston
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