February 20, 20232 yr Thought I'd ask on here. I recently started a new job in Spring. I am not sure if I want to live in the Heights or the Woodlands long term. Does anyone know anyone who is trying to sublease their apartment in either the Heights or the Woodlands? (Mods please move this to For Sale if it doesn't belong here) Edited February 20, 20232 yr by Tex48
February 20, 20232 yr What do y'all have against The Woodlands? It's consistently in the top places to live in the entire US.
February 20, 20232 yr Top place to live....for serial killers Also, if you want to live in the Heights, you are gonna need a face tattoo. Edited February 20, 20232 yr by beer
February 20, 20232 yr Age and marital/children status? Do you hang out in Houston primarily? Those are gonna be the most important factors along with commute time. Woodlands is obviously much closer to Spring, but I wouldn't want to live out there unless I had a job nearby and a gaggle of kids. I work with guys that live in the Woodlands and they only come into the city a few times a week and it's a good 2 hours spent in the car each day, coming and going. On the other side, living in the Heights and driving to Spring every day, even doing the reverse commute, you're looking at 30+ minutes on I-45, 2x a day.
February 20, 20232 yr 6 hours ago, beer said: Top place to live....for serial killers Also, if you want to live in the Heights, you are gonna need a face tattoo. It’s true. I have 6 face tattoos to live in the heights
February 20, 20232 yr 14 hours ago, Briuis said: What do y'all have against The Woodlands? It's consistently in the top places to live in the entire US.
February 20, 20232 yr 4 minutes ago, Celery Man said: I've lived in The Woodlands off and on since 2000. It's a great place to raise a family, generally safe/lower crime. There are some issues in the area, but there isn't a part of Harris County that I would want to live in.
February 20, 20232 yr yeah I grew up there. you're not wrong in sentences 1+2 but also every single criticism about the place is completely accurate. It's a perfect place for people who wouldn't want to live in any part of Harris County.
February 20, 20232 yr 19 minutes ago, Briuis said: There are some issues in the area Over population of Karen’s
February 20, 20232 yr 22 minutes ago, tx 3 putt said: Over population of Karen’s My wife's a hot Karen though.
February 20, 20232 yr The Heights and the Woodlands both have their pros and cons, depending on what you're for; but they're palpably different and would obviously also differ widely in terms of commute time. One is probably going to stand out over the other if you do a simple pros/cons list. 52 minutes ago, Briuis said: but there isn't a part of Harris County that I would want to live in. This is actually an unintentionally great job of showcasing what so many people find off-putting about the Woodlands without being able to point to something tangible. It is filled with people who say shit like this with a straight face.
February 20, 20232 yr 1 hour ago, Briuis said: I've lived in The Woodlands off and on since 2000. It's a great place to raise a family, generally safe/lower crime. There are some issues in the area, but there isn't a part of Harris County that I would want to live in. Good, we don’t want you in Harris County ❄️
February 20, 20232 yr 18 hours ago, Tex48 said: Thought I'd ask on here. I recently started a new job in Spring. I am not sure if I want to live in the Heights or the Woodlands long term. Does anyone know anyone who is trying to sublease their apartment in either the Heights or the Woodlands? (Mods please move this to For Sale if it doesn't belong here) Those are two very different places. I live Heights adjacent (Timbergrove/Lazybrook area). There are lots of things to do in the area and really vibrant bar scene in several areas (e.g., 20th/19th, White Oak, and Washington bar scene is nearby). You will not want for entertainment or food. There are also plenty of apartments and homes in the area for lease, I'd be happy to send a few links if you'd like (I don't have any relationship with these properties). Downside is going to be your commute to Spring, but you'll be against traffic every day, so it really shouldn't be that bad (20-30 minutes each way). Of course, I say that as someone who lives in this area precisely to avoid any sort of commute whatsoever. The Woodlands is suburbia. If you want to live in suburbia, go for it. It'll be convenient. And, the area can be pretty. But you'll be traveling a good distance to do just about anything. 1 hour ago, Briuis said: I've lived in The Woodlands off and on since 2000. It's a great place to raise a family, generally safe/lower crime. There are some issues in the area, but there isn't a part of Harris County that I would want to live in. @Tex48 move to the Woodlands if you want frightened old men like this who don't like anything interesting as your neighbors.
February 20, 20232 yr 33 minutes ago, Dahobbs said: @Tex48 move to the Woodlands if you want frightened old men like this who don't like anything interesting as your neighbors. @Tex48 this is correct. Absolutely not a single interesting person in any of the Houston metro suburbs. Specifically the wealthier ones. Edited February 20, 20232 yr by fattyflattie
February 20, 20232 yr 5 minutes ago, fattyflattie said: @Tex48 this is correct. Absolutely not a single interesting person in any of the Houston metro suburbs. Specifically the wealthier ones. There are plenty of interesting people. Just not as many interesting things. And perhaps a higher percentage of old men yelling at clouds.
February 20, 20232 yr 36 minutes ago, Dahobbs said: There are plenty of interesting people. Just not as many interesting things. And perhaps a higher percentage of old men yelling at clouds. Agreed.
February 20, 20232 yr Well, I’ve lived in The Woodlands/Spring for almost 16 years now and I’m still looking around for all of those great things I’m missing by living in Houston. Are there museums on every block that you don’t have to drive too? Are there bars, breweries, and restaurants clustered one every other corner down here that I’m missing? Yeah, you may have to drive or Uber to see “something” whatever the fuck that is, but it isn’t a bad place to live. Depending on how much your budget it, you could look at some of the apartments downtown so you can walk to bars and restaurants like the rest of the “interesting” world does.
February 20, 20232 yr 7 minutes ago, Hate said: Well, I’ve lived in The Woodlands/Spring for almost 16 years now and I’m still looking around for all of those great things I’m missing by living in Houston. Are there museums on every block that you don’t have to drive too? Are there bars, breweries, and restaurants clustered one every other corner down here that I’m missing? Yes? You should check them out sometime. Quote Yeah, you may have to drive or Uber to see “something” whatever the fuck that is, but it isn’t a bad place to live. Depending on how much your budget it, you could look at some of the apartments downtown so you can walk to bars and restaurants like the rest of the “interesting” world does. It isn't bad. It is just different. Whether it fits depends on the person and where they are in their life.
February 20, 20232 yr Author 8 hours ago, Storm the Field said: Age and marital/children status? Do you hang out in Houston primarily? Those are gonna be the most important factors along with commute time. Woodlands is obviously much closer to Spring, but I wouldn't want to live out there unless I had a job nearby and a gaggle of kids. I work with guys that live in the Woodlands and they only come into the city a few times a week and it's a good 2 hours spent in the car each day, coming and going. On the other side, living in the Heights and driving to Spring every day, even doing the reverse commute, you're looking at 30+ minutes on I-45, 2x a day. I’m 24 and mainly hangout in houston. I’m trying to cut down on my commute.
February 20, 20232 yr 9 minutes ago, Tex48 said: I’m 24 and mainly hangout in houston. I’m trying to cut down on my commute. Probably not the Woodlands, in that case.
February 20, 20232 yr 11 minutes ago, Tex48 said: I’m 24 and mainly hangout in houston. I’m trying to cut down on my commute. 2 minutes ago, fattyflattie said: Probably not the Woodlands, in that case. You’d probably rather reverse commute to work than commute constantly for your social life.
February 20, 20232 yr If you decide on the Heights, commute via the Hardy Tollway to Spring and back. It’s worth the extra to avoid the stress of 45. I would recommend start in the heights for 6 months and move north if you hate it. If you start in the Woodlands, everyone there will convince you to never leave. im ok with the woodlands but love the greater heights area. Edited February 20, 20232 yr by Nice Guy Eddie
February 20, 20232 yr 14 minutes ago, Tex48 said: I’m 24 and mainly hangout in houston. I’m trying to cut down on my commute. In that case, opt for the reverse commute. Live somewhere in town and drive up to Spring. Get an apartment or find a buddy to share a townhouse with in the Heights or Garden Oaks/Oak Forest or somewhere similar. If your social life is in Houston, moving to the Woodlands will throw a giant wrench in it. You'll end up staying out in the burbs more often than you think. You want to be taking $75, 45-minute Uber rides home from the bars?
February 21, 20232 yr 24 lol dude do not move to The Woodlands. Plenty of time for that later. I thought maybe 48 in your handle was in reference to a birth year which would make a lot more sense.
February 21, 20232 yr There is: A) The Houston Heights B) Woodland Heights in Houston and generally considered to be part of the Houston Heights. C) The Woodlands Each has its pros and cons.
February 21, 20232 yr Last night I started to reply to this thread. As I finished up my post I decided to delete it because this seems like such and asinine thread.
February 21, 20232 yr I’m 24 and mainly hangout in houston. I’m trying to cut down on my commute. Goddamn it kid, it’s Houston. Everyone commutes 15 minutes to 2 hours. Suck it up and live in the Heights. Fuck man.
February 21, 20232 yr 3 hours ago, Tex48 said: I’m 24 and mainly hangout in houston. I’m trying to cut down on my commute. In my mid 20's, worked in Connecticut. Had to choose whether to mimize daily commute or fun-related commute. Chose to live in Manhattan, locking in one hour daily commute, because higher probability of consistently dipping my little peen into ladies. No ragrets.
February 21, 20232 yr Author I think I am going to live in the heights. I appreciate everyone's input.
February 21, 20232 yr 57 minutes ago, Tex48 said: I think I am going to live in the heights. I appreciate everyone's input. Find a place within a few blocks of 610 or I-45, and it will surprisingly cut down your commute.
February 23, 20232 yr I think I am going to live in the heights. I appreciate everyone's input. You’ve chosen wisely. I actually live in the woodlands and there’s no chance in hell I would if I didn’t have kids. And it’s becoming more aggy every day.
February 23, 20232 yr On 2/20/2023 at 9:08 PM, Tex48 said: I think I am going to live in the heights. I appreciate everyone's input. just a fyi, avoid divorced woodlands cougars trust me on this one Edited February 23, 20232 yr by tx 3 putt
February 24, 20232 yr Constables looooove shooting radar on the hardy tollway fyi I can attest to this, but it’s also so crowded they can’t pick out just one speeder.
February 24, 20232 yr Author 3 hours ago, tx 3 putt said: Constables looooove shooting radar on the hardy tollway fyi I take BW8 to work right now. They are everywhere. I pretty much can point out every place they hide.
February 24, 20232 yr Taking the hardy toll road to/from the Woodlands is the best return on your money for your mental health. If worried about cops, set the cruise control. The hardy toll road isn’t about getting there faster but rather your mental state when you arrive. my only complaint about the hardy toll road is that it doesn’t go far enough north before it merges into 45.
February 24, 20232 yr Taking the hardy toll road to/from the Woodlands is the best return on your money for your mental health. If worried about cops, set the cruise control. The hardy toll road isn’t about getting there faster but rather your mental state when you arrive. my only complaint about the hardy toll road is that it doesn’t go far enough north before it merges into 45.Preach brother . 45 is a fucking zoo. I’d pay triple on the hardy just to avoid the shitshow that is I-45.
February 24, 20232 yr What I love is trying to dart across the 4 lane service road from… whatever that little road is called that is Budde adjacent to try and hop on 45 south before getting to sawdust or sawmill or whatever the 3 shell HEB intersection is.
February 24, 20232 yr I use the HTR twice a day now from 99 to 610. It’s worth every penny. Now they need to hurry up and expand 99 westbound to 3 lanes from 45 to 249. They are supposed to break ground on that next year. It can’t be done fast enough!
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