{"id":15797,"date":"2022-05-10T13:34:43","date_gmt":"2022-05-10T17:34:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.morningstarstorage.com\/?p=15797"},"modified":"2025-10-27T14:52:36","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T18:52:36","slug":"guide-to-moving-to-houston-tx","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.morningstarstorage.com\/storage-insights\/guide-to-moving-to-houston-tx\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Moving Guide: Houston, Texas"},"content":{"rendered":"

Depending on who you ask, you might hear the names Bayou City, Space City, or even Clutch City. But to those who reside in Houston, Texas, the main thing they call this beautiful city is \u201chome\u201d.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As the largest city in Texas and the fourth-largest city in the United States, Houston is well known for a variety of things: its thriving manufacturing, healthcare, and aerospace industries, its NBA team, the Houston Rockets, and even its incredible array of tex-mex cuisine.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Houston was founded in 1836, and was named after former General Sam Houston, the man responsible for winning Texas\u2019s independence from Mexico.<\/span><\/p>\n

The population of Houston is currently around 2.9 million people and continuously growing, with more than 250 people moving to the city each and every day. The main demographic of the city is young, with a median age of thirty-three, and is a diverse city thanks to its international industries and thriving Hispanic community.<\/span><\/p>\n

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So, Why Do People Move to Houston?<\/b><\/p>\n

What exactly about this city makes it the perfect place to call home? Here are a few of the many reasons.<\/span><\/p>\n

Climate and Location<\/b><\/h2>\n

The climate in Houston is classified as humid, subtropical, with tropical influences. On average, it gets about 53 inches of rain per year (whereas the average nationwide is 38 inches per year), and doesn\u2019t get a whole lot of snow. It does get all four seasons, although some are more subtle than others.<\/span><\/p>\n

Houston is situated in a great location, being only about an hour from the Gulf of Mexico and the beaches of Galveston Island, and an hour away from Sam Houston National Forest. So if you\u2019re craving a day at the beach or an adventure out in the woods, you\u2019re less than an hour away from whatever your heart desires. But everything you and your family could want is conveniently located right within city limits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Job Market & Unemployment Rates<\/b><\/h2>\n

Today, Houston is home to the Texas Medical Center, the largest medical city in the world. It\u2019s also home to NASA\u2019s Johnson Space Center, which serves as a hub for human spaceflight technology and activity. These two pillars of the community, paired with thriving manufacturing and oil and gas industries bring a lot of economic growth and possibilities to Houston\u2019s residents.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Houston is well known for its robust job market, with unemployment rates coming in at just <\/span>5.30% in 2022.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Cost of Living & Housing Market<\/b><\/h2>\n

The cost of living in Houston is considered affordable, coming in at just about <\/span>4% lower<\/span><\/a> than the national average. This affordable cost of living is reflected in everyday purchases, as well as the <\/span>average rent price<\/span><\/a> coming in at around $1,234. The median home sales price in Houston is $216,575, which is <\/span>2.6% less<\/span><\/a> than national prices.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Educational Opportunities for All Ages<\/b><\/h2>\n

The Bayou City has a variety of <\/span>universities<\/span><\/a> and educational opportunities for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. Some of these include:<\/span><\/p>\n