The Pros and Cons of Living in Houston, Texas

Houston is a multicultural and inexpensive place to live in. It has it’s big city issues but also has the benefits with world class medical facilities, varied dining options and a relatively mild weather (summers can be humid and hot, though). Housing is still affordable and the suburbs have good school districts. Job and career opportunities are galore in multiple arenas. Not a touristy city, but has lots of attractions within a couple of hours. Overall, very livable.

Houston is a vast metropolitan area and has a heavily multicultural population: two facts that may be of interest to anyone moving here. The enormity of what Houstonians term the “greater Houston area” is one of the things that make this city so unique. One need not necessarily reside within its city limits to claim Houston as one’s hometown, and even if residing in one of its many outlying suburbs, one still can experience the benefits of living in such a thriving metropolitan area. These benefits include, but are certainly not limited to, a growing job market, a wealth of options for entertainment, opportunities for socialization and networking, and the multiculturalism that makes Houston such a broadening and progressive place. It is to Houston’s credit that it is a city where you can be a part of almost any minority group and still find yourself at home.