Houston

Welcome to Houston

They say “Everything’s bigger in Texas,” and that couldn’t be truer about the Lone Star state’s largest metropolis: Houston. A smattering of skyscrapers sits alongside rich, biodiverse bayous; the atmosphere feels a little bit East Coast, a little bit Southern, and a lot Texas — all mixed with such a unique and plentiful blend of cultures that over 145 different languages are spoken within the city limits.

Plenty of big-city adventure awaits in H-Town, with a thriving museum district, multiple performing arts centers, and musicians taking the stage everywhere, from local honky-tonks to big-size arenas. The culinary scene here looks just as vibrant as the acts you can catch at the Astrodome. In 2024 alone, eleven Houston restaurants earned a huge foodie distinction when named James Beard Award semifinalists.

Folks looking for a little greenery can still feel the serenity of nature within the city. Over 50,000 acres of park space beckon to bikers, hikers, and general amblers, including George Bush Park, which, at 7,800 acres, is the largest park located within a city anywhere in the country. If you prefer to watch sports over playing them, oodles of world-class sports teams call Houston home, from the Texans in the NFL to the Astros in the MLB to the Dynamo FC in the MLS, and all the acronyms in between.

As for living in this megapolis, it contains such a vast number of neighborhoods that anyone can find their nook within it. Whether you dig the vibes of hip and trendy Montrose, or desire a more suburban feel in a place like the Woodlands, you can easily find your dream abode in a location that suits your lifestyle and interests.

Vibe

With over 2 million people calling Houston home, this city is not only the biggest city in Texas, but one of the biggest cities in the entire country. Its largeness in size matches the extensiveness of its diversity, as showcased in the variety of cuisines, art spaces, and live music performances all around it. In H-town, you can grab pho for dinner at a Vietnamese restaurant, then hit the ballet to view some pirouettes, and round out the night dancing to Bun B, Paul Wall, and others who define the city’s distinctive style of rap music.

Our Favorite Spots

Each neighborhood in Houston comes with its own unique flavor, evidenced in every detail, from the street fashion styles of the residents who live there to the mouthwatering aromas wafting from the local eateries. Located just west of Downtown, Montrose is one of our go-to areas for great food. Its eateries span the gamut from high-end culinary experiences at March and Katami to casual comfort food spots like Baby Barnaby’s. Then, for a lively after-dinner scene, we love Washington Avenue, a neighborhood with so many bar-lined streets it could easily be called the center of Houston’s nightlife scene. Start your night with pints and pinball at bar and old-school arcade Kung Fu Saloon, then dance to DJ beats till the sun rises at Concrete Cowboy.

Things to Know

Although moving to Houston is pretty comparable to relocating to any other large city, you should keep two specific factors top of mind. First off, you must consider the way you’ll navigate the city on an everyday basis because the rush hour traffic in Houston is notoriously bad. Depending on the amount of time you plan to spend in your car, you may want to pick a location to live near the office, friends, or top attractions. And while the daily temperatures remain arguably milder than you would find in other Texas cities, the muggy and humid summer weather in Houston will make you sweat. Therefore, it is essential to find a home that comes with a working air conditioning unit.