To those posting 'where to live' queries about DFW, Houston (rent, neighborhoods)

[Restrain]

There are a lot of "moving to DFW/Houston" threads, all wanting info as to where to live, etc. the initial response routinely runs, 'get a job first then find a place to live'.

The reason is that both the DFW area and Houston area are huge. DFW is the 4th largest metro area in the Nation. Just for giggles, as we were planning our retirement move to Florida, I took the size of the DFW Metro area and put it on the Florida Peninsula. DFW would stretch from Fort Lauderdale to the Gulf Coast. For you New Englanders it would stretch from New York to Philadelphia. DFW Airport is larger than the island of Manhattan.

People complain that there is not the subway or rail service that exists in the northeast. Again, look at the size difference. Just not economically practical due to densities of population.

So don't get upset when your 'where to live' response doesn't get the response you want. Unless you are moving from LA, odds are you are not expecting the diversity of communities, distances, etc that exist in the major Texas cities.

So, come down, rent some place in a central location, and then get your job. Once you do that, then find a place to LIVE. Anything we post about location would only be generalities and not relevant to YOUR needs, unless you are asking about different specific subdivisions or neighborhoods. And please don't get into 'looking to live in an Asian/African-American/Indian etc neighborhood'. Unlike the northeast, we generally don't have ethic enclaves. Even traditionally black communities are changing due to gentrification. In any suburban community, especially newer subdivisions, you are likely to find neighbors of varying ethnicities. You want a diverse neighborhood, you will find it in most newer developments.