The Mass Exodus: Why Houston, Texas is Losing Residents.

The Mass Exodus: Why Houston, Texas is Losing Residents.
Are you curious about why so many people are packing up and leaving Houston, Texas? In this video, we'll delve into the top reasons behind the exodus from Bayou City.

First, we'll examine the impact of natural disasters on Houston's population. The city has been hit hard by several major hurricanes and floods in recent years, leading to property damage and displacement for many residents.

Next, we'll discuss the job market and economic factors that are pushing people to seek opportunities elsewhere. While Houston is known for its oil and gas industry, the market has experienced significant downturns in recent years, leading to layoffs and a more competitive job market.

Additionally, we'll look at the city's traffic and infrastructure challenges, which have become increasingly problematic as the population has grown. From long commutes to poor public transportation options, these issues have contributed to a lower quality of life for many Houston residents.

Finally, we'll explore the cultural and social factors that may be contributing to the outflow of residents. Some people feel that Houston lacks a strong sense of community or cultural identity, while others have been deterred by the city's hot and humid climate.

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[j.michaelboland]

I am a 75yo native Houstonian. I’d say you got it all right except for one thing regarding Zoning. Houston does NOT have poor zoning laws - we don’t have ANY zoning laws. The place grew so fast that by the time we figured out that we needed some sort of control on where we could or couldn’t build something- it was already built.

[robertewing]

As a new Houston resident I can definitely see why a lot of people are moving, mainly the traffic, the very hot summers, & the cost of living has gone up tremendously.

[LABoyko]

As a Los Angeles native who moved to SE TX last year, I can attest the traffic in downtown Houston is a pain at rush hour, but in no way compares to the epic gridlock of Southern California.

[kaycee]

I’ve lived in Houston my whole life. And CANNOT WAIT TO LEAVE ! The city has changed so much over the years. Everything he said in this video is 100% correct.

[dariusbrock]

I lived in the Houston area in 2010. What I noticed was that you could be in a nice neighborhood and go over a block and be in a sketchy neighborhood.

[Aizaresu]

I grew up in Houston, relatively poor, but once I became an adult with nothing really going for me, I tried lasting as long as I could but the amount of jobs that pay enough to pay the rents in Houston weren’t really there. Unlike other cities, most jobs paid closer to federal minimum wage until the 2020s, but even when I found a grocery job at HEB paying $15, it was still a bit unsustainable. Not to mention that living without a car in that city was damn near impossible, I’ve taken many long long walks to work on the grass because Houston seems to hate sidewalks.

I now live relatively comfortable in south Texas, where I can actually afford college tuition and still meet cost of living needs. Unthinkable for an adult living alone in Houston.

[bikeyclown]

I went to Houston during a heat wave one time. It got up to 107 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and, "cooled down, " to the low 90's overnight. People were taking their daily walks after work at 9pm because it was still too hot at 7pm. It was positively hot and humid. I wondered how people made the decision to move to that part of Texas before air conditioning became affordable.

[anthonycarroll]

This is BS. Ain't nobody leaving Houston. Houston is very overcrowded

[loci]

I lived in Houston in the summers while in school in the early 90's. My job was delivering flow valves to customers so I would buy the most current map of the city (before Google maps) to help me navigate. I don't know how many times I would be following a road on a map route and the road would just end. No signage, no warning, the road would just stop at someone's yard or an open lot. It was a total cluster **** getting around.

[travis]

Born in Houston, but grew up in a small town in central Texas. Ended up moving back for 3 and a half years after college for a new job. I absolutely hated it. The crime and humidity are no joke. Also a lot of assholes in that city. I'm back in central Texas again and very happy.

[jerryrichardson]

I've lived in Houston since the late 80s, most of this is spot on. My mom left Houston after she retired, I'm planning on doing the same. Edit: Three key facts about Houston: 1. The vast majority of people who come here will find they _need_ a car. 2. The city is seriously under policed. 3. There isn't enough rental housing and what exists is too expensive for the wage base. Employers in Houston are struggling, especially with problems 1and 3, fact.

[pran]

I lived in Dallas for 30 years, everyone i met from Houston was really a decent human unlike many Dallas-ites

[t.texastimmy]

Here's how we describe Houston weather to Yankees.. "It's like living in Seattle for 3 months and in Bombay for the other nine"

[MrNeilTV]

I lived in Houston for 13 years grew up near and around my whole life. I finally moved out when I was working from home. Moved an hour away. Now I’m moving back because I’m back at the office and the commute can take up to two hours. Now I’ll say ILOVE HOUSTON. Culture, diversity & food. That said, I moved because crime. The crime from 13years ago is INSANE and Lina Hildalgo and Slyvester turner have single handedly ruined the city. They have passed so much dangerous local legislation that basically allows criminals to run rampant with no repercussions. People murder people and are out on bail or no bail at all in a few days. On top of that the price of everything is going up because of the California expat crisis. In 2010 you could have a safe nice apartment for $800-$900 but now you will pay $1400 to live in the loop for a one bedroom. My rent for a nice apartment in the heights with 0 amenities other than a washer and dryer in unit and tiny pool is $1385 a STEAL these days. For California that may be great but the wages in houston have NOT kept up.

[casandrabarnes-oqfy]

I moved from Chicago to Houston in 1977. I was used to public transportation that had been in place for almost 100 years. To this day, Houston has not begun to plan a mass transit system. They just keep adding more lanes.

[malchiem]

Native Houstonian here: Failing/aging infrastructure (Power and water drainage), embarrassingly poor roods (potholes etc), rising crime with no apparent concern from city officials just look at our ridiculous rates of re-offenders and folks let out on absurdly low bonds after committing crimes. Trash...everywhere.

[whatsreal]

Moved to Houston in 1989. Moved to small rural town 60 miles outside Houston in early 2000s. Best thing I ever did! My blood pressure drops everytime I leave Houston going home... It is that bad!

[SwordofStriker]

As a former Houstonian, I can tell you that there was an easy solution to most off the issues people seemed to have with the city. Just don't live IN the city. There were lots of great places outside the Houston area to live, and if you had to go into the city, you could pretty much get anywhere within an hour using the Beltway, I-10, 610, I-45 or even some of the lesser known and lesser trafficked roads. My biggest issue was the heat and humidity. In the summer time, you'd literally be covered in sweat within a minute of walking out your front door.

[nikkinj]

Moved here a couple of years ago and for the most part I like it. I like the food, culture and it has pretty much everything I need. There are plenty things I don’t care too much for but after traveling throughout the US I realize there is no perfect place. Just good enough.

[recon]

As a native Texan, the two things I hate most about Houston are the humidity and the traffic. San Antonio is still hot but not nearly as humid.