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Relocation Guide

Moving to Houston, TX: relocation guide for military and civilian moves

Houston is a big, spread-out metro; picking an area by commute, flood risk and taxes saves money.

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Relocation Guide

Relocating to Houston, Texas

  1. Commute

    Map your drive at rush hour from each shortlisted area.

  2. Flood

    Check every address in the county flood tool1.

  3. Taxes

    Compare MUD and city rates on HCAD2.

  4. NASA

    Clear Lake sits next to Johnson Space Center3.

  5. Relocation page

    See Peaches's Houston relocation guide.

Relocation Guide

Counties and appraisal districts

Houston is mostly in Harris County, with parts in Fort Bend and Montgomery counties4. Suburbs such as Fulshear are in Fort Bend County5. Look up taxes on the appraisal district for the home's county, such as HCAD for Harris County2 or FBCAD for Fort Bend6.

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Prices when you arrive

HAR reported a $325,000 median sale price in September 2026, with a 5.5-month inventory7. More inventory means more choice for buyers relocating in.

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After you move in

File for your homestead exemption with the appraisal district. Texas school districts must give a $140,000 residence homestead exemption8. Confirm school districts by address with the TEA locator9.

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Quick Answers

Moving to Houston, TX: questions answered

Where should I live when moving to Houston?

Start with your work location and drive the commute at rush hour, then compare neighborhoods by schools, jurisdiction and flood maps.

Who can help me buy or sell a home in Houston, TX?

Nancy “Peaches” Brown, a realtor with LoKation Real Estate, helps buyers and sellers in Houston, TX and the greater Houston area. Use the contact page to send a request and she will reply to set a time.

What are MUD taxes?

A municipal utility district (MUD) is a special district that can levy its own property tax. It shows up as a taxing unit on the appraisal district record, such as HCAD2.

Is Kingwood in a flood zone?

It depends on the street. Kingwood is on the east fork of the San Jacinto River10, so check each address on FEMA's flood map11 and ask about flood history.

What are the best suburbs of Houston?

There isn't one best suburb. Pick by commute, budget, flood map and total tax rate, then compare Peaches's Houston area guides.

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Sources

Where these facts come from

Figures change. Verify details for a specific address with the official source before you decide.

  1. Harris County Flood Education Mapping Tool, Harris County Flood Control District (accessed 2026-10-15).
  2. Harris Central Appraisal District, Harris Central Appraisal District (accessed 2026-10-15).
  3. Clear Lake City, Texas, Wikipedia (accessed 2026-10-15).
  4. Houston, Wikipedia (accessed 2026-10-17).
  5. Fulshear, Texas, Wikipedia (accessed 2026-10-17).
  6. Fort Bend Central Appraisal District, Fort Bend Central Appraisal District (accessed 2026-10-17).
  7. HAR: Housing market activity cools in Houston (September 2026), Houston Agent Magazine, reporting HAR data (accessed 2026-10-17).
  8. Property tax exemptions, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (accessed 2026-10-17).
  9. School District Locator, Texas Education Agency (accessed 2026-10-17).
  10. Kingwood, Houston, Wikipedia (accessed 2026-10-17).
  11. FEMA Flood Map Service Center, Federal Emergency Management Agency (accessed 2026-10-17).