Where to live in Houston? (to rent, home, safe area)

[Penthesilia]

Originally Posted by NCtoTexas

In some other countries, lanes are irrelevant, the prevailing rule is one of "available space" -- i.e., if your car will fit there, you drive there.

well in my country if I don't do this they call me stupid!!!!

so the fact that here drivers wait for you to pass the road before even you step off the pavement for me is something amazing!!!

ok the comparison with egypt was unfortunate!sooooory!

[feufoma]

If you really want to experience all the good that Houston does offer you'll reside no where outside of the loop.

[SteveArmy]

Originally Posted by feufoma

If you really want to experience all the good that Houston does offer you'll reside no where outside of the loop.

thats BS. you do get the worst elements inside this loop

[feufoma]

Originally Posted by SteveArmy

thats BS. you do get the worst elements inside this loop

Well, if you live in a decent neighborhood you don't. You can't argue with the fact that the best restaurants, cultural offerings, sporting events, music, film, libraries, parks, the zoo, medical facilities, business opportunities, etc. are found ITL. When was the last time you lived in central Houston?

[Vicman]

Originally Posted by SteveArmy

thats BS. you do get the worst elements inside this loop

Steve, the "worst elements" now mostly reside between the loop and the beltway.

But there are good neighborhoods in all areas in Houston, not just within the loop. Also in many cases people's jobs reside even outside of the Beltway, so living in the loop wouldn't make sense for them.

[Houstonian44]

Penthesilia:
I think it is safe to ride your bicycle within the area of Montrose, and somewhat safe in the Medical Center area. I have not run into any problems yet. Although, if you decide to live near the Medical Center, you can take the Metro rail into the heart of the Medical Center, like many Houstonians do.

I think it is an oustanding idea to life near the Medical Center because yes, you are near to the Museum district, Downtown, Midtown, Montrose and other enriching areas.

Are you looking for a place to live within the Medical Center? [10 post to link off site] I think the seller/landlord pays the fees so, it would be free for you!

I hope this helps!

[aureliehouston]

Hi,
My fiancé and me are looking for our futur apartment. We are 26-27 and we are European. We arrived in Houston one month ago. We visited the loft at citycenter and we loved it but I do some soul-searching :
- Is it not too noisy at summer or at week end ?
- Do you advise to live there ?
- Is the community young? active ?

Looking forward to hearing from you
Aurélie

[texas7]

If you are going to work in Katy, consider living in Katy - it is a nice, family-oriented area. Houston is very large and it is wise to live near your employer or you spend too much time commuting.

[Redlionjr]

It's almost like i'm running into europeans weekly here in Houston. Which is not a bad thing just noticing this trend that's all.Welcome

[pariswithlove]

hi,we have a 5yrs old son with autism,and we are moving to Houston,I have been told to choose your son's school before finding a house,does anyone know which areas have the best public schools with program for autistic children.