Moving from Las Vegas, NV, to Houston, TX

Add some humidity to the summer heat

When moving over 1,450 miles from Las Vegas, Nevada, to Houston, Texas, the distance is enough to change the climate significantly — especially with rain and humidity levels. 

While summers are hot and dry in Vegas, up to 104 degrees, you’ll have hot, humid summers in Houston, with highs averaging 93 degrees. Plus, you’ll get a lot more rain in Houston — 53 inches — compared to only 5 inches per year in Las Vegas. 

Like your former Nevada home, snow is rare in Houston, and the January low is around 43 degrees, compared to 37 degrees in Vegas. 

There’s no problem with the population in Houston

Vegas is a big city known for 24/7/365 entertainment, so you might be surprised to learn that Houston is significantly larger. It’s true! In fact, Houston has over 2.3 million residents in the city and 7.1 million in the metro, earning it the designation of the fourth-largest city in the U.S. In contrast, Las Vegas has about 642,000 residents in the city limits and a population of 2.3 million in the metro. 

Along with its population, Houston is among the most culturally diverse cities in the nation. Look for multiple international cuisine options, festivals and more to celebrate different heritages in the area. 

Enjoy a lower cost of living in Texas

Like Nevada, Texas does not charge a state income tax on wages, and another plus is that Houston typically has a lower cost of living than Las Vegas. 

Jobs in the oil and gas industries are common, but there are also other opportunities. More than 20 Fortune 500 companies call Houston home, and many other residents find employment in aerospace, education, healthcare and research. 

There are 65 public schools and several private schools serving K-12 students. There are also 4 state universities, 8 private colleges and 9 community colleges in the Houston area. 

Houston trivia

Learn more about your new home with these facts about Houston: 

• A system of underground tunnels connects downtown Houston. 
• The city hosts the largest livestock show and rodeo in the world annually, with millions of visitors. 
• The city is named after General Sam Houston, who commanded the Battle of San Jacinto and secured the state’s independence. 
• The Port of Houston is one of the busiest in the U.S. 
• The Texas Medical Complex in Houston is the largest facility of its kind in the world, with over 100,000 healthcare professionals employed there. 
   

Move to Houston easily with U-Pack

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