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- Welcome to the ultimate guide for anyone considering a move to Houston, Texas! 🌆🤝 In this comprehensive video tour, we've got you covered with an in-depth exploration of every Houston suburb like the woodlands texas, cypress texas, sugarland texas, katy texas, kingwood texas and more!
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I’m gonna make this easy for anyone considering moving to Houston. 1. Houston is full, packed, very similar to L.A. traffic. 2. North or west of 99 is good, anywhere inside 99 you’re gonna deal with alot of crime. 3. Anything south you’re gonna deal with flooding and only very few selected areas are nice. South/southeast there’s a lot of crime. Southwest, MS13 central. North, high crime unless you get past 99. Northwest, same as north. West, once you get closer to Fulshear edge of Katy, it’s nice but expensive. Old Katy, lots of crime. Sugarland, some parts are nice, but you’re close to stafford and southwest bellaire area, very high crime. Unless you go past Katy, The woodlands, or Magnolia you’re gonna deal with a lot of crime and road rage (Houston is road rage central) Friendswood down south is ok, but not all of it, same with pearland. We do have some nice restaurants downtown, galleria, memorial. But let’s not sugarcoat it, downtown has a lot of homeless people. If you want to live in a safe neighborhood, be prepared to pay high rent or $400k-$1 mil for a nice house. Property taxes are pretty high in the west suburbs.
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As a 3rd generation inner loop Houstonian and 5th generation Texan living on fry rd and ten in Katy I can 100 percent co-sign this comment
Read between the lines regarding "crime." For instance; The Woodlands is no longer what it was 20 years ago what with all of the apartments and the "Greenspoint crowd" that has noticeably increased in the area over the last 5-10yrs. And when I say "noticeably," I am understating it. Many residents have relocated up to what is technically Magnolia and Montgomery where the degenerate element, other than cartel level, simply cannot afford to live and aren't as inclined to drive to since there is no mall and far fewer ancillary chain restaurants.
@@stevearcher6100So what do you think is the best place to live in all of TX? Thanks!
@@hectorcastrejon Couldn't say, honestly. Maybe one of the Dallas exurbs that hasn't developed out yet. It really depends on what you are willing to tolerate, especially if that third-world vibe doesn't bother you as much as it does many of us. The video lays out the predominate areas, but Houston has never really been considered a "great place to live" in the first place, at least not in the sense that many other cities across the US have been. It is hot and crowded. If you were considering The Woodlands, Montgomery seems to be the new area of interest.
Im a Lifelong Resident and i cant wait to leave this area. It used to be affordable and not a lot of traffic. Not so much anymore.
I’m a native Houstonian. I bolted to Alabama in 2017 and never looked back. Don’t miss it at all. It’s no longer the town I grew up in.
YES traffic is nuts! Woodlands is the worst! 18 years ago traffic wasn't bad.
Yes I use to love houston I will always have a love for it but with all the congestion and high cost of living and crime I'm moving out of state next yr I'm ready
Traffic is horrendous in The Woodlands area. It gets worse and worse each year. I moved out of The Woodlands 2 yrs ago. Avoid 4-7pm M-F if at all possible. Porter/New Caney N of 99 is really starting to build up. Very reasonable housing as well.
The high cost of living is thanks to Californian (native texans) moving back. They have huge budgets, sellers get higher prices. The tax - they say they dont have capital gains, but there are other ways to get it. Corporations pay extremely well to some, but the minimum wage is still 7.00? Why? I will always have an element of Texas, especially Houston, Pride. But my heart is truly sad for what has happened to it.
This video is just a depiction of where all the well-to-do move about once thier homes start to decay. Thanks to the very loose building codes.
As a resident of Pasadena/Clear Lake, it would be nice to see some videos highlighting older areas like a Pasadena, La Porte, Clear Lake City, etc. Not everybody needs, or wants brand new master planned areas, and not everybody necessarily cares what school district they live in. There is a lot of affordability, nice amenities, not to mention the proximity to Clear Lake and Galveston Bay.
Are these places more prone to flooding
Pasadena just has too many chemical plants etc for me to live in that part. Clear lake is still quite nice though.
@@hugomoran6854 Some older communities are built on higher ground and proximity to the coast doesn't automatically make it a flood zone. There are flood zone maps available online so you can look and see the most flood-prone areas.
@@whatsyourdream That's fine, I understand not wanting to live by the industry. I'd just enjoy seeing more variety on the channel by discussing established communities, not just what's overpriced, cookie-cutter, master-planned hype.
@@ackermack92Everybody's budget is different, so it's hard to say. From my pv, it seems like 200k is the minimum to get you into a little house in nice neighborhood in the suburbs of Houston North or South side, right now. That is if you're a buyer. If you're a renter, tha's a totally different conversation.
I moved to Katy in 1992. Small town with friendly people. The rice fields to the north and east of my subdivision were taken over by snow geese in late September and October. The roads were all two lane blacktop with very light traffic. Now there is new development where the rice fields used to be. No more snow geese, and horrendous traffic. The roads are still two lane blacktop with massive pot holes and bumper to bumper traffic for hours. I retired three years ago, so I don't have to deal with rush hour anymore, but we miss the small town we moved to all those years ago.
Katy is becoming too crowded. List it's small town feeling. Don't move here!!!
Moved to Katy in 2020 and I wish we hadn't. I love Katy, I really do but it is insane with traffic and people. Yes, I am a transplant so I can't speak to 1992 but we came from Colorado and I felt as you do. Colorado became to crowded and a lot of other reasons I'll refrain from discussing, drove us away. Katy was where we were directed and I wish I would have researched more. If anything I would have chosen Fulshear. But in general, west Houston is nuts and everyone wants to move here/there.
Edited & reposted because.....reasons
It's all gone to "heck" since the little pony ride place just south of TMC near the bayou closed down 50 years ago.
I miss the pony rides 😞
Little ol' me would wave to the "girls" as they walked the streets near S.Main & O.S.T.
Good times!
houston to new Katy in around 95 fry road was tiny road Mason was dead north of ten Franz was one way each direction and west of Mason was nothing small town old Katy and birds lol. It’s nothing like that any more. More people live in 77449 and 77084 than anywhere else in Harris county and west of that in Katy proper has exploded
@@UrbanOutlaw713I lived off Mason road in the early 90s and it was 2 lane roads and huge open fields. We used to ride our bikes and pick blackberries for hours. I love that I got to experience that but it’s a nightmare now. I’d never choose to live there.
Outskirts of Tomball, Magnolia, and Conroe used to offer an affordable mix of suburban and rural life. Post covid, though, it has been a madhouse of development and a lot of old growth forests are being razed for new community starts.
A lot of the old charm of living in the dense forests of east Texas while still having (fairly) easy access to Houston proper amenities and while still being affordable is quickly fading.
When you view the communities in this area, you'll see a stark contrast between older and newer communities. Older communities tended to surgically remove trees to build homes resulting in a "cabin-in-the-woods" type feeling with a high degree of privacy. Nowadays, developers tend to clear and flatten wide swaths of forests and build uninteresting and honestly sterile communities.
As someone living in Houston for 42 years don’t drive on I-45 and especially at the Tidwell exit. That area is rife with atrociously bad drivers and lots of accidents. If you must drive on I-45 because you have to work downtown then get a safe car and a dash-can. As for where to live, avoid any community with tall trees. Houston is in a flash drought and your home stands a high risk of fire damage or far worse. For hurricanes and tropical storms, we get far worse damage from tropical storms than hurricanes, avoid the Sugarland and Richmond/Rosenberg area. They flooded badly during Harvey and a lot of people from those areas I knew suffered flood damage. It floods during the torrential storms we usually get as well. Avoid Kingwood. It floods badly.
I just bought a house in The Woodlands 😅
I called 45 a death trap 😩😩
What do you think about cypress or bridgeland?
I moved to Houston back in 2008 it was cheap af, 420 dollar apartment saved up for a house where katy & Cypress meet eachother. The house was under 95k back in 2016!
Go back to where your from!!!
We are currently looking at kingwood tx to move to from California but don’t worry we are not taking our crap state believes with us, that’s why we are getting out. My husband has a job in humble and would like to know where is best to look that aligns with our beliefs and interests. If you could please let me know. Thank you I’m very grateful that I found this channel
I live in the Montrose area, inside the loop. My daily commute? 15 min each way. It is a great area. A lot will depend on where you work and how much you want to spend. One of the important things to keep in mind is the flooding history of an area. Ask about it.
Great video!!!DAUGHTER LIVES IN Katy!!!
As a native Houstonian who has been to every single area, I can confirm that this video is accurate 👍
Tip for relocating to Houston: Don't, we're full. Thank you for your interest lol
We live in the North Montrose area, off Allen Parkway, about 1.5 miles from Downtown. Dozen of restaurants within walking distance, good walking and biking infrastructure and big city amenities (theater and sports) without the crowds. You mention nice areas, but all are car centric. Personally, I like the Woodlands as an option
Has Houston Metro improved?
I remember (not that long ago) when you couldn't take a bus in Montrose on Sunday evenings. I used to have co-workers coming to H-town from New England offices and be left stranded, calling me in the weekends for a quick ride because they did not know about the backward mass transit of the 4th largest city in America.
I'm a first time listener. This video is super helpful 🎉 Thank you for sharing all your hard work! Makes the decision process much easier and saves alot of time. 😊
Grew up in Pasadena/Deer Park/La Porte/Clear Lake/Kemah/Seabrook in the 1960s and 1970s. That part of the Houston area is still my favorite.
Best “honest review” about where to live in Houston area. Just helpful information. Keep it up buddy
As somebody who moved out of Houston twenty years ago I find yours video inspiring
The time you put into these videos definitely shows…..You’re doing an amazing job keep them coming 🥰🥰
Thank You! You have shown all the reasons why I left Houston.
I just love these in depth videos! I know once I’m ready to move, you are the one to go to!
We moved to Katy from central Texas. Lived there ten yrs. I’m a school bus driver and driving for Katy ISD was a culture shock coming from a 2a district… I loved the ppl, the pay and our youngest son graduated from Taylor HS. But I was soooo very hot, I couldn’t survive the climate. So we moved back home 100 miles south of Dallas. I miss Katy. I miss having so much to do. But not the humidity. However, it feels like Houston around these parts more and more.
These are so helpful, and the banter between you and Jo Jo is fun
Relocating from New Mexico. This video was very informative as it provided a lot of information I hadn't found elsewhere.
I have to say, if someone needed a guide to move to the city I am from, I would make a video exactly like this. Thank you for making this in the style. Clean cut, straight to the point, maps, visuals, facts. On point brothers.
Great video! I have been in Houston for 14 years, but I had no idea of some of the hidden areas, such as Highland Park or Friendszone. I am in Sugar Land and know a lot about Katy and Woodlands. One thing to note about Sugar Land is that there is everything to do here. It's a well-established area where you can find just about anything. All new restaurants start in Sugar Land or Galleria and then expand to the rest of Houston. That is why Richmond has been expanding because of its proximity to Sugar Land.
I’m in the Woodlands. The growth is so incredible you can see a landscape change within days. The growth focus is off the hook.
That's what I like about Houston it has something for every lifestyle. Country, urban, suburbs, lakeside, city, soho style, wooded, seaside and , Ocean 😅
I’m very thankful for these videos. They really help me understand Houston and pick a place to live in.
Most of these "affordable" areas showcased are actually the most expensive in the areas. Woodlands, Lago Mar, etc, all of the subdivisions he shows are the ones built for the well-off. More affordable compared to living in Cali maybe but there is much more affordable housing in other parts of the area
There's pockets in every city that has affordable housing, I believe he only wants to show the most expensive/luxury parts. I live Northwest Houston and there's nice neighborhoods and homes that are not newbuilds but peaceful communities.
I hope you would talk about property taxes in these popular areas.
@@carnettawilliams9013where at? I’m looking for a home. But these new builds are so boring to me.
I've lived in Houston all of my life - on the east side inside the 610 loop. It's the one side of town you didn't cover in this video but I'm not complaining. My area is older and more industrial but our traffic is the best of all the areas you talked about because there's not much development happening on this side of town. I've read that the Mont Belvieu area farther east has a lot of new development coming up, however. If that area gets big enough, our traffic on I-10 will get heavier which I'm not looking forward to. Until that happens, I'll continue enjoying my easy, quick access to 610, I-10, downtown, EADO, the Heights, the museum district, the nicest parks in the city, shopping, Galveston, and so on.
Hey Jackson! Love your videos and feel you do what you do better than anyone in Houston. We recently had made the decision to move to Houston. We had secured a realtor before finding your videos. In a short amount of time, I estimate we watched 80% of all your content in less than a week and have watched even more since. Your videos helped us so much to really understand what each area had to provide and what they didn't. My wife and I are super excited to have found our home in Harper's Preserve and you certainly played a significant role. Even though weve found our home, we both are still excited when you drop a new video. This one is great as usual..keep up the great work and thank you again!
hey i appreciate that so much!! thats a great area for sure!
Do you live Texas
We just moved to Cypress from NC. I’m
So happy we found your video which is super informational and it confirms our choice. Thank you
Cypress is paradise 💖. Are you north or south?
The woodlands is also becoming the new medical center so you don't have to go downtown anymore, along with other companies. So you might not have to go downtown for a long drive for work. Don't write of the north either People are wanting more space and moving north like Willis. It is booming
I am so grateful for these types of videos!
oh good! did i cover an area that you seem to like?
Texas is full. I here Tennessee has lot's of great locations you will be deliriously happy.
I just discovered your channel. We're in High Meadow Ranch, between Magnolia and Tomball. As you note, the FM 249 construction has opened this area up for development, and Magnolia is beginning what is sure to be a long term boom. We looked at practically every golf course community from Austin to Baton Rouge, and High Meadow Ranch is unique due to the large lots (1.4 acres around the golf course, up to 20 acres away from the course) and very good public golf course. We love it here.
Omg where was this video 2 years ago. This is hands down the best video for information about areas in Houston, The map makes things so much clearer. Had I had this video when I moved I would have definitely come to Houston. Anyway Im back on the move welt he thought of moving…so doing some research. Im coming from Caddo Mills Tx. I like the area for the price of the homes but it is too underdeveloped for me. You got a new subscriber. Thank you so much for sharing this information.
I'm thinking about moving to Houston and your videos are definitely helping. Thanks!
We have been in sienna for 3 years, love it
I moved from StLouis to Houston and I freaked at the size ofHouston!!! I love your (my) suburban city!
Cypress has been great. Moved to Coles Crossing from Germany 10 years ago. Feel very fortunate to have done so. Stay north of 290, because traffic is nasty south of 290.
Omg!! My heart jumped when he did an elbow to the camera!!! I didnt see it coming. Man, you raised my blood pressure for a split second.
Actually looking to move to the area this is Exactly the type of detailed informational video I've been looking. A complete
break down of the whole area.
great job on providing info as I am looking to relocate within the next year and find your videos informative
Being from there, I like to check in from time to time, and I'm always amazed by how much house you can get and how much it's growing.
We were living in Lahaina on Maui. The fire in August changed all of that and we have been staying in Southern California with our daughter and her family. We were in Conroe in December we liked what we saw. We our planing relocating in that area hopefully by June .
Thank you for this video, this was a really well-done and helpful video. The photography and editing were fantastic.
This is amazing information. Oh soooo helpful and thank you kindly ❤
Thanks for the videos, they are awesome to known Houston better.
Thanks for the video! It’s really helpful
This is an awesome video and very helpful for someone like me who interesting in moving to outside Houston areas. Since I am coming from Alaska. Thanks
These are super useful information. Love ur channel
Hello. I live in the Atlanta area and I'm really interested in moving to the Houston area, Cypress, Katy, even Sugarland... Thanks for the content... I'm really loving Cypress and Katy.... Will be moving really soon..🙏❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏
This going to be very educational for people who want to move to Texas,
Very helpful. Keep it coming!
Thank you Jackson, this video was great.
Currently in Minnesota. Looking to relocate in a couple years and don’t know where to start. Your videos got me interested in Houston. Thank you.
Love your videos very informative, we’re moving back to TX soon from NJ. Cypress sounds very promising.
Coming from Midland TX, miving to Houston, looked in Cyprus and Katy. Found a house in Katy . I think its called Nottinham country . We just loved that whole area, and it didnt take long to get anywhere in comparison to W. Texas where you have to drive 5 hours to do anything.
I grew up in Katy ISD, and I will say yes, Katy ISD is great in a lot of places. Just be careful north of I10 and east of 99/Grand Parkway, especially the Bear Creek area.
I used to live in katy 40 years ago. Wow city of churches they called it. It was a nice town quiet. I did swimming pool decks .and we threw some nice louows. Quite a diffrent place now boy. Chow
I grew up in Houston in the 70’s. It was in Clear Lake City. The two schools in clear creek independent school district was highly rated at the time. As an adult in the galleria and Alief it was very crowded.
I moved to Central Texas and am happier there.
As a Texas from outside of the Greater Houston area, I get homesick and watch all your content so I can persuade my husband to relocate back. Thanks for sharing all of the neighborhood content because it's helping me narrow down the communities I'd consider moving back to.
sounds like Htown will see you again!
Yes is helping
I am relocating from Los Angeles..
Great video, I’m a Houston Realtor focusing more on Southwest Houston, Sugar Land, Katy. I’m originally from Southern California. I can see why people move to Katy, it mostly resembles the suburbs where I grew up.
Harvey had an impact on Houston that lasts today. Some areas of Houston will be problematic because of the extended flooding during Harvey and the lack of construction crews to get people back into their homes. There is no insurance coverage for any left over issues from the flooding. If you buy, and the remediation was not certified, you will have a problem.
Great video.
Great material! Great job guys!
Thank you, this helps a lot!
Hey Jackson. It's my first time watching your video. You are the best. Now I have a good insite about Houston TX. We are planning to move there. Thanks a million.
I've lived here for 20 years and I can tell you; the best place to live in Houston is, literally anywhere else
Amazing thanks 4ur time efforts and the value information
Great Video. Due to work we will move to Houston in a few years. I know The Woodlands and other areas went up.. but our current home went up as well. So just by doing simple math, as long as our current home goes up aligned w/ Houston area, we will be fine. We are still leaning towards The Woodlands due to a more stable resale value just in case we need to sell later - resale is important to us
Thank you for your video, much love from Seattle 💯
I've lived in Cross Creek Ranch since 2011, got in early when nobody was here. It's kind of pricey now per sq ft, but it's a great area. Something to be cognizant of is that it's on the edge of KISD - West and South you will be in Lamar ISD, which is not as highly rated but is still pretty good.
That’s the key when I’ve considered moving is leveraging that access to big city in a new safe suburb. Like 45 mins away limit. Best of both worlds
Awesome video! Considering moving from Canada to TX, you have no idea how helpful these videos are!, THANK YOU!!!
If I were you, I would avoid Houston. The traffic is horrid and it’s only getting worse! I live in Kingwood, same area as this YT guy, and it used to be a really nice area, now, it’s traffic and people everywhere! You should look into North Texas, maybe the hill country. Texas has beautiful rolling hills north of us here in Houston.
Love you guys ! And Jo Jo got us a crazy deal on a new construction!
thats what my JOJO does!!!!
Thanks for sharing all these Nice areas
VERY helpful, thank you so much!
Your videos are very informative. I'm planning on moving to Houston from DC after both of my homes sell. I love the videos surrounding the suburban areas because thats where I need to be lol. I'm more so gravitating towards Conroe TX now. Will be contacting JoJo for sure!
awesome information. Thank you!
A video for retirees who are interested in relocating to Houston would be great. Schools are not a factor, but proximity to the airport is, so what subdivisions or areas can you highlight.
Thanks for all you effort! Love your videos. I live in Los Angeles, CA... Your videos really have me considering moving... Seems like some nice communities to raise my 3 year old boy!
Thank you. Helps a lot
You are very helpful! Thank you so much
Love your video… lots of information ❤
Wondering and very valuable information ❤!
😂😂 the hilarious thing is that I was born and raised in Houston and looking to move to CDA, Idaho. So the opposite of what you said in your video.
Great video! It was easy to follow and straightforward. Could you do more videos with areas for good apartment rentals?
I lived in Conroe for over 30 years,my husband retired from KBR in 2004. And we came home to south Texas. I loved Conroe great schools ,lots to do ,beautiful lakes ,homes .Hunting and fishing is fantastic! Like your show❤
I’ve lived in Houston in my whole life and I just watch these videos for fun! Lol good info
Lol, I thinking of moving to Texas from Ohio..just don't know which city is better for me.
Me, too! But I ran as far as I could from Bayou City to live the last half of my life ...(still with interests there though)
I find your videos very insightful🌹 Thank you
youre welcome! is there an area you liked from the presentation?
Love your detailed videos
Mircea from Cali
amazing video thank you! super helpful
I live around beltway 8 , Veterans and 249. I find these videos very informative for me. I don’t plan on moving but I may have friends who are looking. TFS
Definitely helpful. Thank you.
Yes this is extremely helpful! Looking forward to meeting you soon. We are coming from CA.
Best areas/communities for couples whose children have moved out but come to visit often. Walking/hiking, restaurants, stores nearby (preferably accessible via walking or biking.
Moving to Houston area from Oklahoma in June. Thank you for the tips :)
I was born in Houston in the mid 60’s, so I’ve seen the city evolve from when it was called Space City. I’ve been in the Dallas area since 1994 and might consider moving.
Yes, helping us find new locations that fit in our budget. Looking from San Diego,CA.