Alright, The unemployment rate is 1.5%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,381/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $337,500 on average. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The suburbs are where most families end up. The suburbs are where most families end up. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.
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houston_zoe
Moved here last year, no regrets.
40 upvotes
Bennett Y.
Hot take but I'm still on the fence after all this time. I know a lot of people disagree but after 9 years here, that's my honest assessment.
36 upvotes
Kaylee Ramos
Public transit is better than expected here. You'll probably need a car for most things. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad.
34 upvotes
Roman Foster
I've been living here for 2 years and I'd say it's not perfect but it works for me. The school system is improving compared to other places I've lived. Overall Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
30 upvotes
Carter Phillips
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a electrician, 57, moved here 7 years ago from Austin. I've lived in Midtown and Eastside, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Good schools in most areas
2. Lots of new development happening
3. Strong sense of community
4. The people are generally hit or miss - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Limited public transit options
2. Nightlife is limited
3. The dating scene situation is growing and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Midtown: Great for young professionals. decent vibes, walkable.
- Eastside: More affordable, family-friendly.
**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.
**Cost comparison:**
Coming from Austin, everything felt excellent. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are pricey. Gas is pricey. You can live comfortably on $40K-$100K here.
**Final verdict:**
No regrets on my end.. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
21 upvotes
Elizabeth Hughes
I work in construction here and it's exactly what I was looking for. The job market for my field is improving. Definitely worth checking out..
20 upvotes
Emmett Martin
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want food scene, then yeah this place is great. But if public transit matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
17 upvotes
Jaxon Hernandez
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want dating scene, then yeah this place is great. But if safety matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
11 upvotes
Oliver G.
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want cultural scene, then yeah this place is great. But if nightlife matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
7 upvotes
Gabriel
The food scene here is pretty good. Tons of great Korean places. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now.
5 upvotes
Elena Stewart
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it was the best decision I ever made. Internet is surprisingly good in most areas.
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