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South Houston, TX Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Reagan Moore

Things that make South Houston unique

So, I work in construction and Median household income is $52,611, which feels on the lower side for the area. Average temperature is around 71--F, so it's warm year-round. It's a a small town city with about 16,017 people. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Traffic can be rough duri...

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Reagan Moore

Cost of living reality check -South Houston

Alright, The unemployment rate is 5.9%, which is about average. Median household income is $52,611, which feels on the lower side for the area. The median home value here is around $176,100, which is actually reasonable. Homes are going for about $176,100 on average. Night life is decent if you know...

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Aurora Kelly

Why I chose South Houston over bigger cities

Hey, I grew up here but left for a while. You can expect to pay around $1,174 for rent here. Median household income is $52,611, which feels on the lower side for the area. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Is this normal for South Houston...

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Aubrey Hall

Biggest downsides of living in South Houston?

OK so Been living here since 2009. You can expect to pay around $1,174 for rent here. Poverty rate is 22.4%, which is higher than I expected. Crime rate is something to consider -South Houston sits at 464.5 per 100K. Median household income is $52,611, which feels on the lower side for the area. The...

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Evan Robinson

First time home buyer in South Houston

Hello, The unemployment rate is 5.9%, which is about average. You can expect to pay around $1,174 for rent here. It's a a small town city with about 16,017 people. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's changing fast -some good, some not so ...

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Logan Campbell

Grocery stores in South Houston -recommendations?

Hey folks, The unemployment rate is 5.9%, which is about average. Crime rate is something to consider -South Houston sits at 464.5 per 100K. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. TIA! It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's...

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Nevaeh M.

Anyone else love living in South Houston?

First post here. I relocated for work and Homes are going for about $176,100 on average. Poverty rate is 22.4%, which is higher than I expected. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Worth the trade-offs?

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Aubrey Hall

How is the nightlife in South Houston?

I'm a remote worker and Rent is about $1,174/month for a decent place. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Does this match your experience? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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Nevaeh M.

South Houston quality of life -am I missing something?

Anyone else feel this way? I relocated for work and The median home value here is around $176,100, which is actually reasonable. With a population of 16,017, South Houston is a small town. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Public transit needs ...

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