Review of Houston, Texas


Houston is a very pleasant surprise
Star Rating - 11/6/2007
Overnight visitors are often underwhelmed by Houston. But behind our ubiquitous
strip malls and freeways are gorgeous neighborhoods, attractive and affordable custom built homes constructed from the 1960's - 1980's, and even some excellent schools.

The city is viscous w/ diversity and people are warm and friendly. I came for a week three years ago and decided to stay. It wasn't even on my list of places to relocate to. The weather is very pleasant from October - March and hot from April - September.

Plenty of museums and restaurants, two airports, and lots of interesting places to visit w/in a short drive. Its the most affordable US city I've lived in. That's partially due to the sprawl. There is plenty of land for the cuty to expand.
David | Houston, TX
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Im from Nebraska and want to move to a coastal area. How far exactly is houston from the beach? Do you know what a two bedroom apartment in southern houston go for? Would you recomend moving there to a small town young single hairstylist??? Ive done research in a variety of towns along the gulf coast and houston so far seems like the smartest choice. What do u think? I love warm humid weather and a lower cost of living and a big city to keep me entertained. Is houston for me?
Christina | O'Neill, NE | Report Abuse
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