{"id":11591,"date":"2013-04-05T03:05:01","date_gmt":"2013-04-05T10:05:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/?p=11591"},"modified":"2013-04-05T03:05:01","modified_gmt":"2013-04-05T10:05:01","slug":"is-houston-a-good-place-to-live","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/is-houston-a-good-place-to-live\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Houston a Good Place to Live?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/property\/tx\/houston.html\">Houston, Texas<\/a> is a dynamic blend of world class dining, nightlife, shopping, arts, history, and relaxation. The city is America\u2019s fourth largest, and one that offers a fabulous life. The urban city is chic with Southern hospitality and an atmosphere that is robust and friendly, filled with a variety of opportunities for everyday lifestyles.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Houston City Skyline Bridge\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/movotoblog\/2013\/04\/houston\/houston-texas-photo.jpg\" title=\"Houston City Skyline Bridge\" class=\"aligncenter\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" \/><br \/>\nHouston is Texas\u2019s most populous city with a population of 2.1 million people. City residents are from various religious and ethnic backgrounds, with an international community that is thriving.<\/p>\n<h2>Employment in Houston<\/h2>\n<p>Houston is considered a global city, and its economy has a wide industrial base in aeronautics, transportation, manufacturing, and energy. Houston also thrives through its building of oilfield equipment and its health care sectors. Kiplinger\u2019s 2008 Personal Finance Best Cities list ranked Houston among its top cities. It has also received the honor of Best Places for Businesses and Careers from Forbes, ranking third among U.S. cities. Houston has also been recognized for the highest increase in quality of life, reasonable living costs, employment opportunities, local economy, and local technological innovation. The unemployment rate in Texas was 9.2 percent in 2011.<\/p>\n<h2>Schools in Houston<\/h2>\n<p>The city is served by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/public-schools\/ga\/unified\/1302880-houston-county-school-district.htm\">17 school districts<\/a> featuring some outstanding schools. Among the school districts, the Houston Independent School District is the nation\u2019s 7th largest. Schools within the district also include special educational programs such as vanguard and magnet schools. Students also have the option of charter schools. Private education is available through 300 private schools.<br \/>\nHigher education is offered through universities including the University of Houston and community colleges. For the population of students who are 25 years and over, 70.4 percent hold a high school diploma or higher, 9.7 percent hold a bachelor\u2019s degree or higher, and 9.7 percent hold a graduate or professional degree.<\/p>\n<h2>Houston&#8217;s Lifestyle and Climate<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Houston Life Style Artwork\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/movotoblog\/2013\/04\/houston\/houston-life-style.jpg\" title=\"Houston Life Style\" class=\"aligncenter\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" \/><br \/>\nHouston offers many established areas, such as Downtown Houston, that offer an extraordinary lifestyle. Single family homes, condos, townhomes, and penthouses are scattered throughout the city in areas that feature every type of living, such as waterfront, ranch, and family-oriented neighborhoods.<br \/>\nHouston, sometimes dubbed the \u201cmost air-conditioned place on Earth,\u201d has a humid subtropical climate. Temperatures in the summer months reach over 90 degrees with high high humidity. Winters are mild, with the city\u2019s coldest month being January when temperatures reach an average of 63 degrees.<\/p>\n<h2>You\u2019ll Want to Stay in Houston<\/h2>\n<p>Houston offers residents many exciting things to do and see. The city\u2019s sports teams offer year-round competition and high-energy action for all ages. Museums are the ideal place to appreciate fascinating art and culture. The city\u2019s world-class dining offers flavors from around the world, in a variety of styles that include patio dining, award winning restaurants, waterfront dining, and more.<br \/>\nHouston is a city that turns many visitors into residents and offers a lifestyle to satisfy all tastes.<br \/>\nImage Sources: Flickr User araza123<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Houston, Texas is a dynamic blend of world class dining, nightlife, shopping, arts, history, and relaxation. The city is America\u2019s fourth largest, and one that offers a fabulous life. The urban city is chic with Southern hospitality and an atmosphere that is robust and friendly, filled with a variety of opportunities for everyday lifestyles. Houston is Texas\u2019s most populous city with a population of 2.1 million people. City residents are from various religious and ethnic backgrounds, with an international community that is thriving. 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