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Old 09-25-2013, 07:18 PM
 
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Hello, I am currently attending school at the University of Illinois and I've been living up here almost my entire life. I am tired of the cold winters and that is one of the main reasons I am moving down there. Being closer to Mexico is another, since I have a lot of family down there. I will be graduating with an Economics degree this fall and I did a store management internship with Target this summer and got offered the job. My plan is to apply to other jobs in the Houston area and if I do not find anything else I plan on transferring to a Target down in Houston. Then after a few years in Houston and gaining experience at Target hopefully I can find something else once I establish some connections and network. I do not really see myself in retail long term.

One of the questions I have is how is employment outlook for college graduates down there? Would you guys say its comparable to Chicago? Also, as far as neighborhoods I am looking more at diverse neighborhoods. They do not have to be heavily Hispanic but a sizable population. Preferably one with many young people, close to bars/ restaurants etc.

Also how is public transportation? Or is a car pretty much needed? I've spent more time in San Antonio is Houston's public transportation comparable to San Antonio's?

I am really looking to moving down there as soon as January. My goal is that this year will be my last cold winter

I am not too familiar with Houston as I haven't spent much time there. So I am trying to get more information from people that live there. I am from Rockford, IL I imagine it can't be worse than Rockford
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Old 09-25-2013, 07:34 PM
 
Location: The Greater Houston Metro Area
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A car is needed. Our public transportation isn't good - and the city is spread out over a HUGE area. Being that large, it's important to keep your commute decent - so it would be helpful if we knew the location of your job. Rent at first - close to the work location. Houston is very diverse as to race - what is more important is not to be stuck out in the far suburbs while being young and single. If you have a choice in locations, pick one closer to the Inner Loop, if possible.
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Old 09-25-2013, 07:58 PM
 
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Yes I am open right now as to what neighborhood or area of Houston to live in. I dont plan on taking a car down there what I think ill end up doing is buying a car a month or two after moving there.

As for the location of my job theyre letting me transfer into any of the Targets in the Houston area. But like i said i plan on looking for other jobs once I am established down there. So looking for an apartment close to a Target is not important.

When you say public transportation is not good, would you say its worse than San Antonio's??

I wasnt expecting it to be as good as Chicago's for example. But I figured it would be somewhat decent.
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Old 09-25-2013, 08:45 PM
 
Location: The Greater Houston Metro Area
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Houston Metro is roughly 2.5X the size of San Antonio. I have never relied on public transportation in either (shudder), but my guess is it is worse, because of sheer size. Take that Target just south of I-10, Inner Loop. It will put you close to Midtown - great for a single.
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Old 09-25-2013, 10:17 PM
 
Location: Westbury
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There is a target just outside of the galleria alongside the border of river oaks. Lots of apts nearby and close to upper kirby and montrose another good place for young people
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Old 09-25-2013, 11:16 PM
 
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What is roughly the rent rage in these areas? Montrose/ Midtown etc. Ive looked a bit on craiglists and most are upwards to $1,500. Would it be hard to find something under $1,000 in these areas?
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Old 09-26-2013, 09:22 AM
 
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What is roughly the rent rage in these areas? Montrose/ Midtown etc. Ive looked a bit on craiglists and most are upwards to $1,500. Would it be hard to find something under $1,000 in these areas?
Yes, that will be hard. Anything under 1k would really old in need of updates. There might be some that are 800-1000 that are smaller efficiencies.

I live in Greenway area and it's pretty close to bars/restaurants hangouts and city life. Most people I see around are in their 20's. Rent is around 1000-1500 for a 1bdrm. You could check out Westchase and Galleria areas for some good prices on apartments, but you'll have to drive a little more to get to downtown/midtown/montrose.

Yes, you should have a car to live in Houston. It's not a bad thing, I actually prefer it to riding around with smelly strangers in public transportation lol.
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Old 09-26-2013, 10:19 AM
 
Location: Breckenridge
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The only area in Houston you can live in without a car is Midtown. Honestly, a car in Houston is a must. Our public transportation is terrible. It will be 20 years before we get a decent rail system together. Montrose, Heights, Midtown are what you are looking for.
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Old 09-26-2013, 10:25 AM
 
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The only area in Houston you can live in without a car is Midtown. Honestly, a car in Houston is a must. Our public transportation is terrible. It will be 20 years before we get a decent rail system together. Montrose, Heights, Midtown are what you are looking for.
For under $1,000?

Just yesterday people were on here saying everything is $2,500+.

Did a bomb just go off there or something?
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Old 09-26-2013, 10:28 AM
 
Location: Breckenridge
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There are apartments for under a grand in Montrose and the Heights. There are areas in the loop that are around 1000. It can be done. 2500+? Maybe living at 6th Ave.
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