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Job market in Houston right now - honest take
Throwaway thought - I work remote and chose Houston specifically for the lifestyle. What's your experience been?
86 upvotes
16 Replies
Piper Gray
Seconding this.
50 upvotes
cora_native
It's gotten worse recently.
47 upvotes
Sophia L.
Adding this to my list.
47 upvotes
Greyson Ortiz
I had the opposite experience.
46 upvotes
Lydia P.
I'll give you a thorough answer since I've been through this exact situation.
I moved to River Oaks from San Diego about 9 years ago. Initially everything felt unfamiliar. But after settling in, I feel like {city} is becoming more expensive without getting better..
A few things I'd recommend:
- Check out River Oaks and Spring Branch for housing
- Get a car if you don't have one - transit is limited
- Try the farmers market on Saturday mornings
The biggest adjustment was housing. The food scene in {hood} is honestly incredible.. Overall I'd give Houston a 7/10 for singles.
I moved to River Oaks from San Diego about 9 years ago. Initially everything felt unfamiliar. But after settling in, I feel like {city} is becoming more expensive without getting better..
A few things I'd recommend:
- Check out River Oaks and Spring Branch for housing
- Get a car if you don't have one - transit is limited
- Try the farmers market on Saturday mornings
The biggest adjustment was housing. The food scene in {hood} is honestly incredible.. Overall I'd give Houston a 7/10 for singles.
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Ezekiel Cooper
Yep.
38 upvotes
Leo K.
Let me give you the perspective nobody asked for but everyone needs.
I've lived in Meyerland, Montrose, and currently in The Heights. Each one feels like a different city honestly.
Rent comparison:
- Meyerland: /mo for a 2-bed
- Montrose: about /mo
- The Heights: /mo but decent
The {industry} scene here is really picking up.. The key is finding your neighborhood. Once you do, Houston really clicks. Good luck!
I've lived in Meyerland, Montrose, and currently in The Heights. Each one feels like a different city honestly.
Rent comparison:
- Meyerland: /mo for a 2-bed
- Montrose: about /mo
- The Heights: /mo but decent
The {industry} scene here is really picking up.. The key is finding your neighborhood. Once you do, Houston really clicks. Good luck!
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Eleanor Thomas
Pretty much.
23 upvotes
Paisley G.
I've lived in both River Oaks and Bellaire. Completely different vibes. The airport connections are {adj} which matters if you travel..
20 upvotes
Ruby Richardson
Born here, left for 10 years, came back. Grocery prices are creeping up but still manageable.. The city has shifted a lot.
19 upvotes
Greyson
Parent of two in Clear Lake. Schools are improving here. I don't understand why more people don't talk about {hood}.. Would recommend visiting before deciding.
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Caroline Murphy
Nah.
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Abigail M.
Good to know.
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Terry C.
Pretty much.
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Genesis Flores
Let me give you the perspective nobody asked for but everyone needs.
I've lived in Meyerland, The Woodlands, and currently in Sugar Land. Each one feels like a different city honestly.
Rent comparison:
- Meyerland: /mo for a 3-bed
- The Woodlands: about /mo
- Sugar Land: /mo but solid
Traffic has gotten noticeably worse in the past year.. The key is finding your neighborhood. Once you do, Houston really clicks. Good luck!
I've lived in Meyerland, The Woodlands, and currently in Sugar Land. Each one feels like a different city honestly.
Rent comparison:
- Meyerland: /mo for a 3-bed
- The Woodlands: about /mo
- Sugar Land: /mo but solid
Traffic has gotten noticeably worse in the past year.. The key is finding your neighborhood. Once you do, Houston really clicks. Good luck!
5 upvotes
Connor
Born here, left for 10 years, came back. Nightlife is decent if you know where to go.. The city has grown a lot.
4 upvotes