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Houston, TX
How Happy Are Houston's Homeowners?
In the first-of-its-kind survey, homeowners from across the nation weighed in to tell HomeAdvisor how their overall happiness is influenced by where they live. We carefully analyzed their responses to assign a Happy Home Score to 50 U.S. states and 36 major metropolitan areas. The result is the most comprehensive look ever taken into where America's homeowners are happiest and why.
Here's a look at Houston's Happy Home Score.
7.8 out of 10 say: "It's the best place to live"
72%
"My home makes me proud"
58%
"My home is my favorite place to be"
69%
"I plan to stay in my community for the next 5 years"
What Makes Houston's Homeowners Happy?
Our research shows that homeowner happiness boils down to a combination of three important factors:1. Dwelling
Affordable, well-functioning homes offering enjoyable accommodations
27 years
average home age
72%
have renovated their homes
74%
are happy with their home's size and layout
56%
say they have adequate storage
$302,500
Average Home Price (U.S. Census)
59%
"The cost of living is reasonable"
2. Community
A sense of diversity, safety and a strong neighborhood network
Diversity
62%
"I feel that my community is racially diverse"
52%
"I feel that my community is religiously diverse"
Safety
69%
"I live in a community that makes me feel safe"
62%
"My community offers good fire, police and medical services"
Neighborhood
55%
"I have neighbors I
enjoy"
68%
"I trust my neighbors"
6,656,947
Population (U.S. Census)
3. Accessibility
Practical commutes and access to important attractions and services
Commuting and travel times
57%
live and work in close proximity
66%
have a reasonable commute
86%
have easy access to highways
Access to Attractions and Services
94%
live within one hour of a major metro area
78%
have access to shopping that meets their needs
54%
live close to body of water
40 Minutes
Average travel time to work
Want to know more? See Our Methodology.
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