Moving from Phoenix, AZ, to Houston, TX

Moving east but keeping some Western elements

A move of 1,200 miles from Phoenix to Houston takes you east into a larger city with multiple opportunities. 

Houston has over 2.3 million residents, significantly more than Phoenix's 1.6 million. The Houston metro population of 7.1 million is also larger than Phoenix’s metro population of 4.8 million. 

The bigger city comes with a greater variety of jobs and more options for entertainment.

Prepare for more rain in Texas

You’ll want to prepare for Houston's rainfall. The city gets more than 53 inches of rain annually, a big contrast to Phoenix, which gets less than 10 inches per year.

Average summer temperatures in Dallas are typically around 93 degrees, compared to 105 in Phoenix. 

Like Phoenix, snow accumulation is rare in Houston, and both cities have average winter lows of 43 degrees.

Houston trivia

When you’re new to the Houston area, brushing up on some trivia about the city is a good idea. Here are some facts to know:

  • Aerospace, energy, healthcare and manufacturing are among the top job industries in Houston.
  • Because Houston is the location for NASA’s Johnson Space Center, the city is nicknamed “Space City.”
  • Houston is the fourth-most populous city in the U.S., after NYC, LA and Chicago and the most populous city in Texas.
  • Houston was briefly the capital of the Texas Republic in the late 1930s.
  • Named after General Sam Houston, the city was founded in 1836.

Explore “Space City”

Living in Houston, or “Space City,” without visiting NASA’s Johnson Space Center is missing out. Tour the facility, visit the old mission control center or even schedule a breakfast meeting with an astronaut—the family-friendly attraction is sure to please.

Don’t miss the Children’s Museum Houston, the Houston Museum of Natural Science, the Museum of Fine Arts and the Houston Zoo.

For shopping, check out the Galleria Mall, which includes an indoor ice-skating rink. For low-key downtime, visit one of the city’s 350+ parks and green spaces.

Ready to relocate to Texas? U-Pack can help

Through our service centers near Phoenix and Houston, U-Pack® can help with your long-distance move. We’re a self-moving service, so you can save money by handling the packing, loading and unloading, and then we take care of transporting your things. Find out your costs with a free online quote today or call us at 844-362-5303844-594-3077. We’re here to help with your move to Texas!