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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.
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Houston - 6/7/2007
I have lived in Houston my whole life and love it. I love the weather and the location. It rarely gets cold and Houston is flat and green which is what I like. The economy is great here and housing is affordable. It's a huge city but it's still
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In response to Sally - 5/29/2007
I don't understand what the increase of African Americans has to do with anything. I don't see how the increase in population of one race can make a whole city terrible. It is so sad to still see people generalizing and discriminating others by their race. Anywhere you go, you are going to find crime, rude people, high electricity (especially if the climate is how it is year-round). I've been in Houston all my life and have seen every kind of person you can imagine committ a
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Houston does have good things - 5/27/2007
I've grown up here in Houston...I've been here for 27yrs. If you are not from Houston you have to realize that there is Houston proper (which is a MASSIVE area b/c of serious annexation for a better tax base) and suburbs which all blend together. Which ever side of town you are in, you rarely need to travel to another side unless for work. If you are on the south side of town (I grew up in Clear Lake area), and are planning on traveling North (to Dallas for example) it WILL take you at LEAST one hour to reach the other side of town (more with peak traffic). There is ALWAYS traffic no matter what freeway (or expressways as some say) you are on. That is just a part of being in Houston. IF you don't like it find a job close to where you live. If you don't have car, forget living here. There is NO public transportation unless you live inside the inner loop 610. Outside the loop the public transportation is for commuting workers from the burbs into town. Every suburb has its own
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Houston is not the same it used to be. After bein - 5/21/2007
changed for the WORST from the population increase from 2M to 5M now, that's a hughe and way too many people concentrated in one city and the quality of these new people is the worst I think that they relocated here since the Katrina hurricane and made the city one of the worst. From the way that the people in Houston drive they have no manners nor coutesy for others, they judt drive like freaking maniacs which is what they are. The African American communicty has increased by the millions here. I really regret having moved here and as soon as I get an opportunity I'm out of here! This might have been my home at one time but I don't like it nor care for it anymore. And the crime here as usual very high, I've never seen so much security and police here in comparison to other cities where I lived. Also the electric companies really rip you off with what they charge for electricity. The traffic and commuting still sucks here. IN all of these years the mayors have still not improved
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One of the Worst Places in America to Live - 5/21/2007
The people are unfriendly, big, creepy, con artist, and full of crap. Gangs and crime are on the increase and the immigrant population is now the majority. The cost of living is increasing but the job growth is staggering. Traffic is bad, really bad. Houston's best days are well well behind
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crime - 5/20/2007
I have lived here for over 27 years. This city has transformed from bad to worst. It has a high crime rate. I have been assaulted 3 times over the past five years. The number of illegals have increased drastically. I'll be moving out of this hell hole next
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Northwest Houston.....Great Place to Live and Work - 5/17/2007
Currently I live in Northwest Houston and absolutely love it. So much to offer and just love the country setting. We are approximately 30 miles from downtown Houston, but the commute is not bad. I am a realtor with Century 21 and love to help families relocating from other states...they are always amazed at how much home they can afford in Houston compared to the area they are moving from. Houston has so much to offer all ages...newlyweds to couples retiring there are a variety of activities to keep everyone entertained. Top notch sport facilities (love to watch the Astros). Restaurants offering all types of cuisines. What more could you ask for. Call me if you need specific information about relocating to the Houston
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The business of Houston is making money - 5/17/2007
I've lived in Houston for 11 years now and I'm trying hard to leave ASAP!! I've visited all the major cities in the U.S. and many throughout the world and Houston is the coldest, most impersonal and unfriendly city I've ever had the displeasure of being associated with. Over the years I've wondered why the people are so selfish, self-centered individuals with such a dog-eat-dog mentality and the answer was provided for me by a friend who had lived here a lot longer than I. He said the problem with Houston is that the vast majority of people who live here are not from here and the only reason they've come here is because they are connected in some way with the petrochemical industry and they are here to make MONEY!! He put it very succinctly when he said, "The business of Houston is making money." So if you want to live in a place where you can make money and only be concerned with yourself then Houston is your kind of
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Living in Houston - 5/14/2007
It's easy to point out the bad in a city of this size, but overall, Houston has quite a bit to offer. The job market is better that most cities of this size, the housing/cost of living is lower than most and the variety of people make Houston an interesting city to live in. If not from this area, the weather is probably the hardest thing to get used to. The Houston area, like most of the gulf coast region, has a humid climate; very tropical in nature. If a person can get past that then Houston is a great place to
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