What BestPlaces Users Say about Houston
Houston, Texas is a bustling city known for its diverse population, strong economy, and Southern charm. With a metropolitan area of over 7 million people, Houston offers a wide range of opportunities for work, education, and entertainment. However, like any city, it has its own unique set of pros and cons that residents experience on a daily basis. In this context, we will take a look at user reviews from bestplaces.net to gain insight into the experiences of individuals living in Houston.
According to multiple user reviews on bestplaces.net, Houston has a lot to offer for those looking to live in a big city. User "Stuart" says, "Houston is a fantastic place to live and work. It offers a great mix of urban and suburban areas, affordable housing, and a thriving job market." Similarly, user "Jenny" raves about the city's cultural diversity, stating, "Being in Houston has exposed me to different cultures and perspectives that I wouldn't have experienced elsewhere. It's a melting pot of people and I love it." User "Mark" also highlights the city's strong economy, stating, "Houston's job market is diverse and robust, making it a great place to find employment in almost any field." However, not all reviews are glowing. User "Rachel" mentions the city's traffic as a major downside, saying, "The traffic in Houston can be a nightmare. It takes forever to get anywhere during rush hour." Despite this, most reviews overall paint a positive picture of living in Houston, with users praising its amenities, diverse population, and job opportunities.
based on 371 ReviewsGet to know Houston with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Houston
Texans still hate Yankees - 3/2/2006
Left after 23 long years. Not sure I would ever come back. Two things: Texans smile in your face and stab you in the back alot; and Texans were so damned mean to all the Yankees--1982-97 or so--like we caused the oil crash! They can be ignorant and mean, so watch your back Yankees.
The heat got to me. The people, in general, are alot more honest than other areas like Chicago where they are totally out for themself. And the men like their women with big hair, big boobs and no brains. You will find out this isn't a joke eventually for yourself.
Houston pretty much sucks. Too big to have any community feel at all.
Property taxes are sky high, so even if the house costs little, you will be paying big, big bucks in property
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Pros and Cons of Living in Houston - 3/2/2006
I moved from Chicago 23 years ago--right after the oil crash. The hostility, anger, rudeness and just plain cruelty of the Houstonians towards us Yankees left a bitter taste in my mouth for all those years. They were unbelievably mean. Regardless, lived in Bellaire which I LOVED. It is too expensive now for most, I think. Found most there honest--compared to the people in Chicago which has to be the most dog eat dog city in America.
Cost of housing is cheap, not the job opportunities like in Chicago, not much artistic culture. Would I consider going back to that awful heat now? Mixed emotions. Can tolerate the heat, BUT the meanness of the Texans got awfully old and tiring. They smile in your face and stab you in the back at the same time. Prefer the honesty of the Chicagoans, but, on the other hand, feel you will be treated fairer by far by the Houstonians. One other thing, the property tax rate is too much in Houston! Cheap housing and high taxes at 8.25% sales tax
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Big City Low Cost - 2/27/2006
Houston is a great place to live because of its low cost of living. For such a large city it has some of the most reasonable restaurants and
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Houston rates lower than its elevation - 2/13/2006
Lived there 1970-78, visited a few times since. Houston was big then, much bigger now. I remember when the Shell Oil building was the tallest, now you can't even find it!
Bad points:
1) Unbearable humidity in all seasons. Winters are much better in FL, CA, and AZ. I froze many times when I lived there and walked to school. Unbelievably heavy rainfall, much more than cities further inland.
2) Terrible crime. I never felt safe in Houston. Are there any safe walkable neighborhoods? Avoid the East side in particular, anything near the Ship Channel and the east suburbs.
3) Terrible environment. How many smells are there in Houston? All those oil refineries dump the most foul, toxic garbage into the air, I'm amazed children aren't born with 3 arms (so the third hand can cover the mouth and nose). The bayou 'swamp gas' is really sickening.
4) Bugs, all kinds. It doesn't matter how clean you live, they'll come. I woke up to find a roach tickling my
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Everybody may not love Raymond - 2/11/2006
But he is correct! James as well. I have lived in a few other places and this is the WORST. I thought I was just being critical of the road, the smell, and the other reasons too numerous to list, so for me this board is a great site as I realize I am not ALONE! To Tricia, this board is a place where a person can get an idea of how someone living here thinks about the place, in the event they were thinking of moving here, so I don't think it is proper for you to want to moderate. Move? You're d*mned right I would if I could afford a home any place else. Why is the real estate so cheap? Does not take a rocket scientist to figure that one
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Dear Phron - 1/20/2006
Its only been 5 months since Katrina and you blame the crime on the evacuees.They must be the most hardworking,dynamic,band of pirates since Attila the Hun! The good ole' boys said the same about your maw and paw 25 years ago.Go back to church
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Houston's crime - 1/13/2006
I believe it is rude and ignorant to blame a crime rate on a particular SET of people. Crime is everywhere and instead of making judgement calls about people based on where they come from, try looking at the individual particulars. Also, if you feel so incredibly unsafe, do as the email earlier
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To All of You Who Hate Houston - 1/13/2006
MOVE!!! Instead of complaining over and over again on this message board, use your savings and get out. Houston has the nicest people in the country living here. I have lived on the west and east coast and cannot find the same caliber of people I find here. All ciites have their problems. There is no garden of eden. This is not a city full of rednecks, if you think that you apparently live in the boonies.
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Crime In Houston is through the roof - 1/10/2006
As you may see that crime has rising in Houston due to the Hurricane Evacuees . The city is in such turmoil. Day after day someone in kill and 90% of the time it is related to a N.O. evacuee. the city is going crazy. The N.O. people have brought there crazy life style to Houston and has Disrupted the place. So be on ont he watch for Houston crime rate. All there is left to say is dont move to Houston it is not as safe as it
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