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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
H-Town is My Town - 9/16/2006
I can't complain about Houston (except the weather)....always something to do and just a place that's never
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possible transfer to Houston - Cindy - 9/14/2006
I have lived here for 31 of my 35 years. I am involved in Real Estate as an investor. I have lived only in the Suburban areas. South of Houston is Pearland 30 minute drive to downtown Houston without traffic and 1 hour with traffic. Sugar Land is to the Southwest of Houston. Same scenario as Pearland. Both are thriving areas with Sugar Land being named as one of Americas best places to live. Feel free to contact me via e-mail for more specific information of these areas or others. I am not a Realtor, but I can help. faperez2000@yahoo.com
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Overview of the Houston Area - 9/9/2006
Houston is the epitomy of urban/suburban spawl with no zoning only deed restictions from neighborhood and master planned communities.
Besides Houston proper, the area is comprised of the Woodlands along I-45 north (35 mins from downtown along North Frwy); Kingwood and Atascocita in the north east along US 59 north (35 mins up East Tex Frwy); Channelview, Pasadena, and Deer Park in the east along I-10 (10 mins, Beaumont East Frwy) and 225; Clear Lake (20 mins), City of South Houston,Pearland, Alvin (60 mins), Hitchcock, Friendswood and Galveston (60-90 mins) in the south along I-45 south (Gulf Frwy) and 288; Stafford, Sugarland, and Rosenberg in the south west along US 59 (SW Frwy), Katy via I-10 west (30-40 mins, Katy Frwy). Also, greater Houston encompasses and surrounds the cities of Bellaire, West Univ. Place, and the Memorial villages.
Generally speaking, plants and industrial complexes lie east of I-45 and close to the Houston Ship channel (i.e.
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Possibility of transfer to Houston - 9/4/2006
My husband and I live in Mesa AZ.
He is waiting on a liver transplant, acutally through the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale.
My job, unfortunatly, may be goin to Houston as soon as October 2006.
Without knowing anything about Houston, is there anyone that could steer us in the right direction for rental houses or apartments?
We would really like to know the areas of the city and which ones could be better for us than others.
Thanks,
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which is better dallas or houston?? - 9/2/2006
i currently live in atlanta ga although i love atlanta i want a change....i was stuck between dallas and houston which is better?? i know they both HOT as hell but i'm use to that also being from florida lol but which is more like the city houston or dallas?? which would be better for a single 23 year old african american female with no
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big city, big... - 8/24/2006
This city has everything, lots to do, always something going on, low cost of living, high crime/traffic problems. never too cold, usually too hot
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The real deal...an unbiased opinion - 8/22/2006
This is my attempt to leave an objectionable opinion about Houston. I am originally from Ft. Lauderdale, FL and have been living in Houston for a couple of years now. The good news about Houston is that the cost of living is low comparable to that of other big cities. You can really have a traditional American lifestyle. That is, a big house with picket fence. The bad news... There's nothing within a 3 state radius of Texas. The people are more friendly than that of Miami, FL or NYC. It is not as stressful as NYC or Miami in terms of trying to have the best cars, clothes, and body. However, the people here are lazy and dare I say, FATTER than the previous mentioned cities. It was very difficult for me to even buy the foods that I eat in the grocery stores because they don't eat or sell healthy food here. Even when stores experiment with selling sugar-free or fat-free foods, they end up being discontinued. No one cares about health here. It's pathetic. I also find that the
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Houston rating - 8/12/2006
Moved here almost 2 years ago. Except for getting a lot of house for your buck, I have nothing positive to say about Houston. The weather is awful, people don't know how to drive and I haven't seen any of that "Southern Hospitality" they like to claim. Service in any type of business leaves a lot to be desired. The knowledge just doesn't seem to be
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re: The Hell on Earth - 8/12/2006
I could not agree more. If the fire ants don't get you, the theives or the traffic nightmares will. I moved to Houston 5 years ago with a promise from my boss that this is the city for growth, advancement, culture etc. Within 2 months my house was robbed twice, murder down the street, my son could not attend the public school cause he didn't speak spanish well enough. All cities have their problems, but goodness there is no saving this one. There aren't enough police to protect the legal residence, much less the immigrants or the evacuees. I gave up and moved to as far away as I could last month. I found a city where the cost of living is equal to rate of pay that is offered. And I don't have to learn spanish to do my job, or fear my neighbors. Everyone should run if they have the means. If you've been stuck in Houston your whole life you don't know what compassion is until you leave. Southern hospitality? Where? Not
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