Houston : Texas
Living a Singles Lifestyle in Houston, Texas
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Where to Retire in Houston and Home Prices
Houston and a vast area around it are home to countless developments that are either 55+ or comprised mostly of baby boomer and older residents (see links at right). National Association of Realtors reports the median sale price of a home in the Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land area to be $349,500 in the 3rd quarter of 2022. The area is so big and diverse that there is certainly the right community or neighborhood for just about anybody.
What Is Special about Houston
Being the "Space City" for NASA adds a lot of excitement. Houston is a cultural and economic powerhouse - it is big on everything.
What Is Not Special about Houston
Houston is hot and humid in the summer, and there is a lot of sprawl, traffic, and crime. Some parts of the city do not have sidewalks, and mass transit has been an afterthought. It is not thought of as a walkable city, although there might be some parts that are.
Climate and Physical Environment
Houston has a humid subtropical climate which makes for hot and humid summers with temperatures over 90 degrees. Houston does have a very high ozone level.
Winters are mild with the average January high at 63 degrees and the average January low 43 degrees.Restaurants & Cultural Scene
Because Houston's population is composed of various ethnic and religious backgrounds, it is a large international community with many cultural institutions in its Museum District. Houston's Theater District offers all major performing arts.
Crime
Houston has a high crime rate when compared to the national average.
Medical Facilities
Texas Medical Center, located in Houston is the world's largest concentration of research and healthcare facilities. MD Anderson Cancer Center and Baylor College of Medicine are also in Houston.
Transportation
Houston is serviced by the George Bush Intercontinental/Houston airport along with several smaller airports. Amtrak also services Houston. Houston is average in walkability when compared to other cities. Biking is a popular means of transportation in Houston, with 160 miles of bikeways and a very popular biking network. There is a bicycle sharing system with many downtown stations.
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