Top cities for millenials... Houston was far down the list (Dallas: home, job market)

[Nairobi]

Originally Posted by jerbear30

I agree that the list is disingenuous when it comes to diversity, which is something that such lists often tout but rarely actually embrace. Otoh, Houston is going to continue to be low on such lists as long as it continues to reject public transportation and walking places. Most people don't dig that, but especially the young.

Most people, of all ages, live in suburban environments. The City Data Forum is not an accurate representation of the general populace.

[Nairobi]

Originally Posted by sxrckr

I've seen other lists with Houston toward the top for young professionals.

Austin is no good for those with no transportation either unless you live very central.

These lists have become like flavors of the month.

+1

It wasn't too long ago that Houston was called the coolest in America.

You have two choices: you can let a random list with inconclusive criteria tell you what to think, or you can do the smart thing and make up your own mind.

[lipbalm]

Originally Posted by Schumacher713

Young professionals told to live in Austin, but Houston's snubbed - CultureMap Houston

Methodology
Methodology: 25 Best Places to Live for Millennials | Niche Ink

I still don't understand why people like Austin. Unless you are a hipster it kind of blows. Also, by the methodology they list Austin should not be that high. It sure is not racially diverse. Rent is not that cheap. No pro sports. These rankings are usually worthless.

Who Cares?

[jfre81]

Originally Posted by Nairobi

I could give up my car right now and be okay.

I can be "okay" too but I'm trying to be better than okay for once. I trust you live close in. Getting expensive for what you get. It's all about ROI

[KerrTown]

Originally Posted by Nairobi

I don't remember anyone forcing me to drive everywhere. I could give up my car right now and be okay.

How do I go from Alief to The Galleria during midday using the bus? It would be nice to shop in a decent mall for once, but I don't have a car.

How about the nearest Costco while you're at it!

[timtemtym]

Austin was a great place to live in my late teens and early 20s. By age 26, not so much. I traded in my run down apartment which was all I could afford in Austin for a 15k raise and nice place in Houston doing the same job. I taught in Austin and even with a master's from UT it didn't pay much. The job market for education in Austin was "do what we tell you or get out. There is a line of newbies clamoring to replace you!" Austin counts on the younger crowd still being partially subsidized by their parents to work for less than they could get in other parts of Texas.

By mid-late 20's, dating scene, work scene, it just wasn't worth the trade off.

[KerrTown]

The Heights looks and feels like a Central Austin neighborhood with the metropolitan amenities of Houston. I would not be surprised if The Heights is full of Austin refugees.

Just looked at the list and the best neighborhood is South Austin, opposite the river from downtown. Aren't the NIMBY's trying to keep out the condo developers and other development out of that side of the river, forcing development to the previously undesirable Eastside?

[TXbywayof]

Originally Posted by Schumacher713

Young professionals told to live in Austin, but Houston's snubbed - CultureMap Houston

Methodology
Methodology: 25 Best Places to Live for Millennials | Niche Ink

I still don't understand why people like Austin. Unless you are a hipster it kind of blows. Also, by the methodology they list Austin should not be that high. It sure is not racially diverse. Rent is not that cheap. No pro sports. These rankings are usually worthless.

Why does your self esteem seem to rely on the fact that you live in a hip city? Who cares? We have been through the whole college thing in our home and still have friends with kids in college and I don't know any of these kids who want to come back to Houston. It's either Dallas or to a lesser degree Austin. Personally, I think Dallas offers the best lifestyle for the young. It's very well established and expansive. Don't get me wrong, Houston is finally on its way but it's still in transition. It's what you make of any city you live in.

"Austin was a great place to live in my late teens and early 20s. By age 26, not so much. I traded in my run down apartment which was all I could afford in Austin for a 15k raise and nice place in Houston doing the same job. I taught in Austin and even with a master's from UT it didn't pay much. The job market for education in Austin was "do what we tell you or get out. There is a line of newbies clamoring to replace you!" Austin counts on the younger crowd still being partially subsidized by their parents to work for less than they could get in other parts of Texas."

This is spot on Timtemtym. I have my share of friends who are lamenting the fact their well educated kids with a UT degree are still waiting tables in their late 20s because they want to stay in Austin. I have seen some of these kids post on FB that they wouldn't come back to Houston for 3x the salary....idiots. The rest come to their senses and realize they can make more money elsewhere.

[catfancier]

Originally Posted by jfre81

Or, it's a nice location in Houston rarely seen and it would be a good picture if they knew how to hold the camera and frame a shot.

Anyway, back to my original point. Part of the reason why the inner loop has gotten really expensive. Outside, you're too auto-dependent. Even inside in spots. And when it gets too expensive, it's time to start shopping around other cities. There are jobs outside of Texas.

Just curious...where IS that idyllic locale? Somewhere in the Heights??

[jfre81]

Originally Posted by catfancier

Just curious...where IS that idyllic locale? Somewhere in the Heights??

It's further south, heading toward Montrose. Looks like along Studemont somewhere.