A large part of Texas (350+ miles of shoreline) lies on the Gulf of Mexico, including cities like Galveston. Geographically speaking that means that a large part of Texas is not just “nearer” but is physically on the east coast. And major cities such as Houston aren't far inland. But Texas is huge.
Cypress, Texas. Cypress is an unincorporated community in Harris County, Texas, United States located completely inside the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Houston. The Cypress area is located along U.S. Highway 290 (Northwest Freeway) is twenty-four miles (35 km) northwest of Downtown Houston.
Geography. According to the United States Census Bureau, the Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land metropolitan statistical area has a total area of 10,062 square miles (26,060 km²), of which 8,929 sq mi (23,130 km2) are land and 1,133 sq mi (2,930 km2) are covered by water.
The First Ward of Houston, which is located inside the 610 Loop, is one of the city's historic wards. It was originally the center of the business district for the city, and was strategically located at the intersection of Buffalo Bayou and White Oak Bayou, near an area now known as Allen's Landing.
The geographic areas of Houston are generally classified as either being inside or outside Interstate 610, known as the "Loop." Inside the loop generally encompasses the Central business district and the "island cities" of West University Place (West U.), Southside Place and a portion of Bellaire.
The Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) contains nine Texas counties: Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Montgomery and Waller. 2 Within these nine counties are 124 incorporated cities and 33 Census Designated Places (CDP).
Texas is neither West Coast nor East Coast – the U.S. Census Bureau places it in the South Region and it is in the Central timezone. Geographically, it can be argued to be East Coast due to its Gulf of Mexico coastline, but culturally it is much closer to the West Coast.
Pearland is in northern Brazoria County at 29°33′16″N 95°17′45″W (29.554349, −95.295959) south of Houston. Portions of the city extend north into Harris County, and a smaller portion extends west into Fort Bend County.
Houston Looks more ghetto than other cities because other cities can hide their Ghetto. One, Houston city limits are massive and cover a third of the metro. 2 most cities have their ghetto almost entirely on one side of the city. Saint Louis- City Limits, and then go North and immediately east of the river.
Areas to Avoid in Houston
The second key area to avoid in Houston is Sunnyside, located south of downtown Houston. Here, residents have an annual 1 in 11 chance of being victimized. Another Houston neighborhood to avoid is known as “the Track,” spreading across a half-mile near Bissonnet Street.Dallas, Tx actually has a higher crime rate than Houston, which amazes me - but it's true. But, you can find safe areas in either city. overall, Dallas has the best school districts in Texas. But, there are great districts in Houston and Austin as well.
Houston, TX
Another Texan city, Houston is perceived as being very safe or fairly safe by 56% of Americans but boasts a fairly high rate of both assault and motor vehicle theft – 520 per 100,000 and 600 per 100,000 respectively.It's not bad to live in Houston. If you can get past the oppressive heat, humidity , and mosquitos that last for a very long summer. The flip side of that is that it's a warm climate. Many years in the inner city it won't freeze once.
Houston is a more diverse and less segregated city than Dallas. Compared to Dallas, Houston has slightly better quality/variety of restaurants, museums, parks, and performing arts. Houston has a few lakes and is nearby the Gulf of Mexico and its beaches, whereas Dallas is landlocked but has many lakes.
Sharpstown is a better neighborhood in almost every way. Location wise, shopping wise, food wise, and home wise. It's located within a >10 mile drive to every major employment center in Houston. The neighborhoods are considered safe and are improving every year.
- University Place. Neighborhood in Houston, TX.
- Memorial. Neighborhood in Houston, TX.
- Clear Lake. Neighborhood in Houston, TX.
- Kingwood Area. Neighborhood in Houston, TX.
- Neartown - Montrose. Neighborhood in Houston, TX.
- Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park. Neighborhood in Houston, TX.
- Astrodome Area.
- Midtown.
Having said that, there are areas of Houston that are safe and beautiful to walk around in (for example around Medical center/Miller thatre where you have the Zoo, Memorial park and downtown during the day). There are areas of downtown houston that are fine for walking around at night.
- University Place. Neighborhood in Houston, TX.
- Memorial. Neighborhood in Houston, TX.
- Clear Lake. Neighborhood in Houston, TX.
- Kingwood Area. Neighborhood in Houston, TX.
- Neartown - Montrose. Neighborhood in Houston, TX.
- Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park. Neighborhood in Houston, TX.
- Astrodome Area.
- Midtown.
One of the independent cities that make up the Memorial Villages, Piney Point Village is the wealthiest area in Texas by per capita income. Opulence and luxury are staples in Piney Point real estate, a community where you can also find the most expensive houses in Houston.
Best areas to stay in Houston
- Recommended area: Galleria. The Galleria Houston is the largest shopping center in Texas.
- Downtown Houston. Downtown Houston stands out for hosting the majority of Houston skyscrapers, mostly offices.
- Midtown Houston.
- Museum District.
- Northwest Houston.
Check out a few of the Houston hoods from the North Side with Acres Homes, Fifth Ward, Kashmere Gardens and around Homestead from Trinity Gardens to Northwood Manor to the South Side with 3rd Ward, Sunny Side, South Park, Dead End, Cloverland, Southwest, Mo City and more.
New report ranks the safest suburbs in the Houston area
- Roman Forest. Population: 1,453.
- Roman Forest. Population: 1,453.
- Magnolia. Population: 1,828.
- Magnolia. Population: 1,828.
- Woodbranch. Population:1,457.
- Woodbranch. Population:1,457. Crime and safety grade: A-
- Roman Forest. Population: 1,453. Crime and safety grade: A-
- Roman Forest. Population: 1,453. Crime and safety grade: A-
Back then, that was the most ghetto place in the 713. But, in the last 20–30 years, downtown Houston has become 'woke'. Lofts, patio restaurants, & trendy nightclubs have become 'all-the-rage' downtown, and have made neighborhoods like the Heights, Lindale Park, & some of the 'wards', prime real estate.
- Katy.
- Meadows Place.
- Pearland. Suburb of Houston, TX.
- Lake Houston. Neighborhood in Houston, TX.
- Atascocita. Suburb of Houston, TX.
- Addicks Park Ten. Neighborhood in Houston, TX.
- 2019 Best Places to Live. 2019 Places with the Best Public Schools.
- 2019 Best Cities to Raise a Family. 2019 Best Places to Buy a House.
Beyoncé was born in the Third Ward of Houston. The Third Ward is one of six historic wards in Houston and became the center of the city's African-American community in the 1970s. Beyoncé portrayed a beauty-pageant queen from the neighborhood in the video for "Pretty Hurts" from her 2013 self-titled album.
Big Spring is the most Ghetto place in the Houston. Big Spring is at a major crossroads, literally and figuratively. It lies in between Midland, Abilene, Lubbock and San Angelo.
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- Richmond.
- Sugar Land.
- Katy.
- The Woodlands.
- Oak Ridge North.
- Manvel.
- Pearland.
- League City.
These areas not only resist flooding, but they're also great places to live and work.
- Briargrove. Briargrove City Sign / Photo by WhisperToMe.
- Hyde Park. Hyde Park City Sign / Photo by Hyde Park Houston / CC BY-SA.
- Houston Heights.
- Afton Oaks.
- Rice Military.
- West University Place.
- EaDo.
- Pearland.
Crime. As of 2016, according to crime statistics, Sunnyside had 3 times the Houston average in terms of crime. In 2013 NeighborhoodScout placed a tract in Sunnyside, the intersection of Scott Street and Wilmington Street, as the 2nd most dangerous neighborhood in the United States.
Generally speaking the galleria area is good and safe (to me the safest as an area outside of the suburbs). Areas around the Galleria Mall are as safe as any area in Houston which has large numbers of shoppers, large hotels, parking garages and high volumes of traffic.
