Houston
Houston is the largest city in Texas and the fourth-largest in the United States. It is a major center for energy, healthcare, aerospace and international trade, and its neighborhoods range from Downtown and Uptown high-rises to the historic Heights and leafy inner-loop streets. Texas has no state income tax, while property taxes vary by location, so it pays to compare.
Highlights
- Museum District, Theater District and Hermann Park
- Galleria / Uptown shopping and dining
- Buffalo Bayou Park and an expanding network of bayou trails
- Houston Heights, Montrose, Midtown and other walkable inner-loop neighborhoods
Getting around
- I-610 Loop, Beltway 8 and the Grand Parkway ring the city
- METRORail Red, Green and Purple lines plus METRO bus
- Two major airports: George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) and Hobby (HOU)
Housing
Everything from downtown condos and inner-loop townhomes to historic bungalows and suburban single-family homes. Houston has no citywide zoning, so neighborhoods often mix housing types.
Neighborhood boundaries are approximate. Confirm school assignments with the school district and verify any details that matter to your decision.