More and more people are deciding to move to the suburbs during the pandemic as commuting to work becomes irrelevant. The relocation of work to home offices, and even schooling, shopping, and healthcare visits via internet connection have become the new normal. With nearly seven in ten workers are doing their jobs from home, USPS data shows that 15.9 million people have moved during the coronavirus.

Why are people moving during COVID-19?

To understand COVID moving trends or why people are moving during COVID-19, a Pew Research Center study conducted in June looked at almost 10,000 U.S. adults.

28% say the most important reason was to reduce their risk of contracting the virus.
23% say it was because their college campus closed.
20% say they wanted to be with family.
An additional 18% say the most important reason was financial – either job loss (8%) or another money-related reason (10%).

Where are people moving during COVID-19?

Densely populated cities are at a much higher risk of contracting the virus, and it’s only logical to say that people relocate to areas with fewer people, where the risk of spreading or contracting the virus could be lower. While people moving out of big cities isn’t a new trend, moving out has increased during the pandemic. Let’s see what the data says…

According to My Move, six of the ten cities that had the highest net gain of movers during COVID-19 were in Texas because it provides many attractive features, such as lower cost of living, a variety of smaller towns, and plenty of open space.
Are you planning or thinking of moving to the suburbs? Your decision to move to less dense areas at this time could have been motivated by pandemic and economic reasons. It’s not hard to see why Texas is an attractive location for many people – sunny weather, a booming job market combined with low cost-of-living.

Why move to the Houston Suburbs in 2022

Houston suburbs have a lot to offer – housing options are endless with a bigger yard, top-ranked public schools, downtown areas with city centers, great restaurant and shopping options, employment opportunities, award-winning master-planned communities, and excellent community amenities like lakes and concert pavilions.
Suburbs are the perfect balance between experiencing urban and rural life. Here are Our Top Picks for the Best Houston Suburbs to consider when moving to Houston in 2022.

Our Top Picks for the Best Houston Suburbs to Build a Home in 2022

The Woodlands – Affluent community and full of luxury houses, which is teeming with excellent amenities and has some of the best schools in Houston and in Texas.
Sugarland – One of the most affluent and fastest-growing cities in Texas. Listed in Forbes‘ list of Top Suburbs To Live Well in the Houston area and ranked third in CNN/Money and Money Magazine‘s list of “100 Best Cities to Live in the United States,
Katy – The City of Katy is proactive in economic development to create a business-friendly environment, having the top school districts in the country, offering students an excellent education.
Cypress – It’s an area within Greater Houston that is seeing explosive growth, especially in commercial and residential developments. Close proximity to major freeways and roads, and several master-planned communities.
Pearland – Home to several master-planned communities, and affordable homes that have great access to key Houston neighborhoods and employment districts.

Planning to move to the ‘burbs?

Hiring a real estate professional to help you find the right home for you is one of the smartest things you can do. While there are plenty of realtors in Houston alone, choosing the right realtor who knows the local market is the first step in helping you weigh the advantages and disadvantages of moving to a specific suburb or before finally deciding to buy or build a new home in the Houston suburbs.
If you’re interested in the best places to live, raise a family, and buy an existing or new construction home in Houston, you might want to check our last post on The Best Places to Live and Buy a House in the Houston Area in 2021.

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