Living in Houston: the ultimate expat guide

Everything you need to know for a successful life in Houston.

Guide updated bySylvan Thomson, on 29 November 2025

Houston is a Texan city which may be your next expat destination. Art and culture have a central place in daily life, contributing to a pleasant quality of life. Expatriates looking for a job can find opportunities in petrochemical, aeronautics industries or finance.

It is also home to the NASA center: "Houston, we have a problem"... No need to worry, you will find it easy to settle in here!

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About Sylvan Thomson

A New Zealander who has spent much of their life overseas, I am now based back in my home country with my American partner and child. I have lived in the UK, the Cook Islands, the USA and Australia and am especially familiar with the expat experience in the US, having spent 2016 - 2020 in America. In New Zealand I work as an employment case manager at the Ministry of Social Development and a freelance writer and editor. I enjoy outdoor adventures, nature, writing and literature, cooking, foraging, fishing, and drawing.

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