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Houston Area Housing Location Advice
Posted on 8/7/19 at 9:38 am
Posted on 8/7/19 at 9:38 am
Houston guys I will be moving to the Houston area for work in a few weeks. I have an issue though. I will be working in Katy for the first 4-6 months, then I will be onsite in Bay port/Pasadena for an extended amount of time. I work in industrial construction. I was hoping I wouldn't have to move twice, but those areas are completely opposite from each other.
Is there an area I can move to accommodate both areas without having a long commute OR
Should I get a short term lease around Katy or in West Houston so I can be close to the city for awhile then move closer into Pasadena?
I am 25 and single so being closer in to the city would be nice, but it doesn't seem practical for daily commuting.
Is there an area I can move to accommodate both areas without having a long commute OR
Should I get a short term lease around Katy or in West Houston so I can be close to the city for awhile then move closer into Pasadena?
I am 25 and single so being closer in to the city would be nice, but it doesn't seem practical for daily commuting.
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Posted on 8/7/19 at 9:39 am to JohnDoe00
Heights or Oak Forest. Plenty of young people, lots of bars and restaurants, and centrally located.
Posted on 8/7/19 at 9:39 am to JohnDoe00
EADO
Posted on 8/7/19 at 9:40 am to JohnDoe00
You’re kinda screwed no matter what.
Ask yourself: would I rather live close to work and not commute, or live in a spot that’s great for people my age and the activities I enjoy?
Ask yourself: would I rather live close to work and not commute, or live in a spot that’s great for people my age and the activities I enjoy?
Posted on 8/7/19 at 9:41 am to jimbeam
2nd EADO
Posted on 8/7/19 at 9:45 am to jimbeam
quote:
EADO
This. Commute won’t be great but I’ve heard it’s fairly manageable to the Pasadena area. It may suck hard for 4-6 months going to Katy but if you think the assignment after that will be fairly long term it may be worth it
Posted on 8/7/19 at 9:49 am to ShaneTheLegLechler
quote:
EADO
is gentrifying but not there yet. I would not want to live there. A lot of homeless people and general ruffians
Posted on 8/7/19 at 9:50 am to JohnDoe00
Midtown or Upper Kirby...
Midtown has lots of bums and drug addicts but you can walk to anything you need.
Midtown has lots of bums and drug addicts but you can walk to anything you need.
Posted on 8/7/19 at 9:54 am to IH8ThreePutts
quote:
Midtown or Upper Kirby... Midtown has lots of bums and drug addicts but you can walk to anything you need.
Agreed.. this, or the Heights
At least while commuting to Katy, you’ll be going ‘against’ traffic- though commuting around Houston is never fun... And the best part is that you wont have to move, you can stay in the same place in the Inner Loop (Midtown, Heights, Upper Kirby) and commute to Pasadena.. again, not fun but against traffic... you DONT want to be 25 and single, and live anywhere near Pasadena or Katy.
Posted on 8/7/19 at 10:00 am to ShaneTheLegLechler
quote:
This. Commute won’t be great but I’ve heard it’s fairly manageable to the Pasadena area. It may suck hard for 4-6 months going to Katy but if you think the assignment after that will be fairly long term it may be worth it
It will suck for Katy but will be roughly 30 minutes door to door depending on when you head out for Pasadena.
quote:
And the best part is that you wont have to move, you can stay in the same place in the Inner Loop (Midtown, Heights, Upper Kirby) and commute to Pasadena.. again, not fun but against traffic... you DONT want to be 25 and single, and live anywhere near Pasadena or Katy.
All of this
This post was edited on 8/7/19 at 10:01 am
Posted on 8/7/19 at 10:12 am to Dire Wolf
Looks like I'll be coming off that wallet big time.
Posted on 8/7/19 at 10:22 am to JohnDoe00
quote:
Looks like I'll be coming off that wallet big time.
Yeah, housing and commuting costs will be going up for you. Hopefully increase in pay will cover that for you.
How long will you be in Pasadena - will this be your new "permanent" location?
I'm a little confused by people saying the drive from say the Heights would be "terrible" to Katy. You are going against traffic.
Posted on 8/7/19 at 10:24 am to JohnDoe00
quote:
Looks like I'll be coming off that wallet big time
Yeah you’ll pay more to be In the Loop but the quality of life will be immeasurably better than in the burbs, plus you’ll have the peace of mind of being able to sign a one year lease knowing you wont have to move.. you may actually save money doing it this way, since short term, 6 month leases usually cost a couple hundred more bucks per month.
Posted on 8/7/19 at 10:33 am to JohnDoe00
Memorial park/rice military
Heights
Midtown
Downtown
Eado.
The drive to Katy in the morning and back is not bad bc you are going against traffic.
Then drive to Pasadena is not bad. Maybe 30 mins.
Don’t move to the burbs! The reason most ppl hate Houston is bc they are young and single and live way the f out there where families live.
Heights
Midtown
Downtown
Eado.
The drive to Katy in the morning and back is not bad bc you are going against traffic.
Then drive to Pasadena is not bad. Maybe 30 mins.
Don’t move to the burbs! The reason most ppl hate Houston is bc they are young and single and live way the f out there where families live.
Posted on 8/7/19 at 10:37 am to LSUFanHouston
I'd estimate to be in Pasadena for 1-2 years.
Posted on 8/7/19 at 10:39 am to 337tigergirl
quote:
Don’t move to the burbs! The reason most ppl hate Houston is bc they are young and single and live way the f out there where families live.
Yes I would imagine this is the case. Going by everyone's responses the daily commuting is worth the trade off for living by people more socially aligned with you.
Posted on 8/7/19 at 10:54 am to JohnDoe00
DO NOT move from place to place. I live in Katy and would not want to be 25 here. 25 year olds here are going to Community colleges or have kids and are looking for a new baby’s daddy.
Pasadena and the entirety of the SE Houston area is abysmal.
Pasadena and the entirety of the SE Houston area is abysmal.
Posted on 8/7/19 at 11:25 am to LSU alum wannabe
Any thoughts on kemah/seabrook?
Posted on 8/7/19 at 11:28 am to JohnDoe00
Move inside the loop, At 25 you don’t want to live in Katy or Pasadena
Posted on 8/7/19 at 11:32 am to JohnDoe00
Short term lease in Katy while you work there and then move to the Clear Lake area when you start work in Bayport
Eta- do not move to Pasadena, Deer Park, or LaPorte
Eta- do not move to Pasadena, Deer Park, or LaPorte
This post was edited on 8/7/19 at 11:36 am
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