Relocating to Houston? Here’s What You Need to Know Before You Move

🚗 2. Your Commute Will Shape Your Daily Life

Living in Houston means you’ll likely need a car, especially if you’re coming from a city with public transportation. Commutes here can range from 20 minutes to over an hour depending on where you live and work.

Here are some commute benchmarks:

• Downtown Houston from Katy, Cypress, or Spring: ~35–50 mins during rush hour

• Texas Medical Center from Pearland or Manvel: ~20–40 mins

• Energy Corridor from Richmond or Katy: ~15–30 mins

• Galleria area from The Heights: ~10–20 mins

Proximity to major highways (I-10, 290, 59, 288, Beltway 8, and 99/Grand Parkway) can make or break your day-to-day quality of life.

☀️ 3. Yes, It’s Hot — But You’ll Adapt (and Love the Winters)

Let’s talk about the weather. Relocating to Houston means adjusting to some serious heat and humidity in the summer — often with temperatures in the 90s and a “feels like” over 100°F. But the flip side?

Mild winters where you’ll rarely need a jacket. No snow. And if you're coming from a colder climate, January here might just feel like a vacation.

Pro tip: Choose homes with covered patios, mature trees, and energy-efficient A/C systems if heat is a concern.

💰 4. Cost of Living: More Affordable Than You Think

Compared to cities like New York, San Francisco, or even Austin, Houston offers a relatively affordable cost of living — especially when it comes to housing.

Median home prices in Houston suburbs range from:

• $300K–$400K in areas like Manvel, Spring, and Richmond

• $400K–$600K in master-planned communities in Katy, Pearland, and Cypress

• $700K+ in upscale pockets like The Heights, Memorial, or The Woodlands

Texas also has no state income tax, which is a huge bonus for many relocation buyers.

🏘️ 5. The Housing Market Moves Fast — But We Make It Easy for Relocators

Homes in desirable neighborhoods and price points can move quickly. But don’t stress — we specialize in helping relocation buyers purchase remotely with:

• Custom property searches

• Virtual home tours (live Zoom walk-throughs)

• Video inspections and appraisals

• Contract-to-close support without needing to fly in

Our goal is to give you a smooth, transparent experience—even if you're hundreds of miles away.

📦 6. Plan Your Move Like a Pro

Whether you’re relocating to Houston for a new job, to be closer to family, or for lifestyle reasons, planning is key. Here’s a simple relocation checklist to get started:

• Lock down your work timeline

• Get pre-approved with a Texas lender

• Schedule a discovery call to identify your top neighborhoods

• Start virtual tours and home shopping

• Schedule movers and transition services

• Close remotely or plan your travel around closing

🤝 We’re Here to Make Your Move Simple

Relocating doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Our Houston relocation team helps you every step of the way—from deciding where to live, to navigating the buying process from afar, to making sure you’re settled once you arrive.

Whether you’re moving to Houston from California, the Midwest, the East Coast, or anywhere in between, we’ve helped hundreds of families just like yours make the move smoothly and confidently.

Let’s build your relocation plan together—schedule your free consultation today.