Allison Watson best-worst Dec 7, 2025

Curious what people think. My partner and I are Crime rate is something to consider -Rice Tracts sits at 278.8 per 100K. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Am I overthinking this? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The weather takes some getting used to. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

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