Looking to move to Houston with specific requirements in mind (Dallas: maintenance, association)

[txdemo]

Go to bed Mom. You're drunk.

[NTexas2010]

Originally Posted by txdemo

Go to bed Mom. You're drunk.

lulz

[swopoe]

The real question is if you don't want to associate with people from the south, why move to the south? I don't understand that. Yes, there are a lot of people in Houston not from Houston originally. But even those that are- they are not all rednecks like you think they are.

[fnh]

Look at Montrose, Hyde Park, Mandell Place, Winlow Place, the Museum District in the vicinity of Rice, or for very near-city suburban, the Heights. Keep in mind that nothing in Houston is anywhere close to the walkable urban villages that you are accustomed to.

[Svensk08]

Before considering a move to Houston, you'd best come down for a week or more to see what our city is like. Research back issues of Texas Monthly and Houstonia Magazines. Look at HAR.com for basic information on neighborhoods and home prices. Rent a car and drive around the various inner city neighborhoods and suburbs. Eat at some of our local restaurants. You seem to have some preconceived ideas about living near and associating with various ethnic groups and those born south of the Mason-Dixon line Many neighborhoods are like mine -- quiet. mostly middle class, politically, racially and ethnically diverse -- and we all get along pretty well.

[Linerin]

Why would you move to the south if you hate the south?

If you want to be around a bunch of whites that aren't in the south, check out Utah, New Hampshire, Montana, or Idaho(but stay away from Boise!) .

[LocalPlanner]

This person, if we allow ourselves the idea that they are making a serious inquiry (questionable), would be better off in the M Streets neighborhood in Dallas. Or most anywhere in the City of Austin. Houston will be a tough, tough fit, we are too diverse in most places, and the really white / Asian places are pretty conservative.

[IndyRC]

This thread is full of win! I've enjoyed the laughs.

[PinkLadyK]

I have only lived in Austin, Dallas, and Houston, so I have limited knowledge of living in other Texas cities and other states. Where *would* one look if they wanted to live around non-southerners, only whites and Asians, and liberals interested in fashion?


We can eliminate all of Texas and all southern states due to the "no southerners" criteria. Where would one go to meet all the requirements? Is there anywhere in the US where you can find clusters of all-white liberals?

[marksmu]

Your budget is too small to get what you are looking for in Houston. To get into even a 1-1 (600sqft) apartment in the liberal seclusion area of Houston your budget needs to be more like $3.5M, and even at that level, you would be looking at about a $4,000/month association fee to cover the security/maintenance.

New York is expensive for sure, but the best, most exclusive, walkable, areas of Houston are all adjacent to the rolling hills with skyline views of downtown, along the humidity controlled section of the bayou, and unfortunately your budget is too low for this area.