Houston, TX: A Great Place to Live
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1/28/2021
Houston, TX is one of the best cities to live in the US. Here is why: high number of jobs that pay well, affordable cost of living, among the top three medical communities in the US, one of the top academic universities in the country (Rice University), a high-quality public university (University of Houston), three law schools (Texas Southern, University of Houston, & South Texas College of Law), a state of the art freeway system only topped by the city of Los Angeles, two large international airports, a downtown area that has some of the most unique looking skyscrapers in the country and the largest uptown area in the US, one of the most ethnically-diverse cities in the country, the third best restaurant city in the US behind NYC & Chicago, multiple-planned neighborhood communities throughout the city with well-built and affordable homes compared to other cities in the country, many family-oriented parks throughout the city and so much more for residents to do daily.
This is my point. Houston is not necessarily a tourist destination like San Antonio. It is, however, a fantastic place to live for an everyday resident. This is the difference I see between Houston and other large cities in the US. Houston is not the most beautiful city in America, but it is not ugly either. It is an incredibly stretched-out city. It has areas that are like a forest. It has areas that stretch to the Gulf Coast.
Houston has a sprawling art and museum district. The Museum of Fine Arts is among the top ten in the country. The Museum of Natural Science is among the top three most attended outside of the Smithsonians. In addition, the Space Center is an outstanding attraction.
Yes, the weather is hot and humid in the Summer. The winter months have a few occasional chilly days, but for the most part are very pleasant.
Overall, Houston is an underrated city. Houston does not pretend to be a tourist destination, but the city has a strong commitment to be the best it can be for its citizens. In this area, they are outstanding.
Robert | Port Arthur, TX