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Old 06-07-2009, 01:08 PM
 
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What are the differences, pros/cons of the Houston and DFW suburbs. Notice I didn't say Houston vs Dallas, I specifically would like to know about the suburbs. Thanks!
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Old 06-07-2009, 01:43 PM
 
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Some Houston suburbs are basically in a forest, providing a natural beauty that you can't find in any other TX big city. Dallas weather will be less hot and humid, with some cold during the winter. Also, some of the Dallas suburbs are very, very large -- they rank among the top 10 cities in Texas in their own right (Plano, Arlington, Garland come to mind).

Other than that, the burbs are the same for the most part. Same as you'll find around any big US city except perhaps in the Northeast part of the US. Subdivisions reflecting whatever was popular in the decades they were built. Just drive out from the central core of either city and you'll experience, 70's, 80s, 90s, and then 00s versions of the typical American suburb.
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Old 06-07-2009, 01:46 PM
 
Location: A little suburb of Houston
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Pretty much what was said above with main differences being in terrain and the natural landscaping.
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Old 06-07-2009, 03:07 PM
 
Location: The Village
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The main difference is that the Dallas suburbs surround Dallas while the Houston suburbs surround Houston! Other than that they are pretty similar.
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Old 06-07-2009, 03:14 PM
 
Location: Underneath the Pecan Tree
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no, I think the suburbs are different. Dallas has nothing like the Woodlands or Sugarland. The houses are built different, as well as the suburbs.
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Old 06-07-2009, 03:43 PM
 
Location: A little suburb of Houston
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no, I think the suburbs are different. Dallas has nothing like the Woodlands or Sugarland. The houses are built different, as well as the suburbs.
Not really. Pretty much the same builders or similar building plans and materials. Sugarland is not that much different than say...Plano, except Plano has hills on the edge of the prairie region and Sugarland is pretty much flat on the coastal prairie. As for the Woodlands, well, there are lots of big trees. Dallas has planned communities as well.
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Old 06-07-2009, 04:51 PM
 
Location: Kaufman County, Texas
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Houston area is also at risk of being hit by hurricanes and sustaining damage. Once you get as far inland as DFW, hurricanes usually just bring some rain and maybe winds.

DFW has stronger storms with hail and higher winds. And it gets colder in the winter, along with ice storms.
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Old 06-07-2009, 04:58 PM
 
Location: southwest michigan
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Houston area is also at risk of being hit by hurricanes and sustaining damage. Once you get as far inland as DFW, hurricanes usually just bring some rain and maybe winds.

DFW has stronger storms with hail and higher winds. And it gets colder in the winter, along with ice storms.
Don't forget tornadoes in DFW! I think in terms of natural disaster potential, both cities' suburbs have their downsides.
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Old 06-07-2009, 05:05 PM
 
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Hmm, I guess another couple of differences:

* Dallas has pro teams with their stadiums in the burbs... ie, Rangers and Cowboys (but Stars and Mavericks are in town). Houston I think all stadiums for pro sports are in the city.

* Dallas suburbs, at least a few years ago, had several "dry" areas with additional alcohol restrictions. You'd have to drive to the next city to buy liquor. Dunno if those restrictions are all gone now.
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Old 06-07-2009, 05:05 PM
 
Location: Underneath the Pecan Tree
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Don't forget tornadoes in DFW! I think in terms of natural disaster potential, both cities' suburbs have their downsides.
also earthquakes!
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