Moving from Tampa, FL, to Houston, TX

A life in Houston is calling

Leaving Tampa for Houston takes you just under 1,000 miles from home to a larger city in “The Lone Star State.”

Houston’s city population is 2.3 million, and the metro area has a population of 2.6 million. Tampa is significantly smaller, with just under 385,000 city residents, and approximately 3.2 million in the metro area.

Let’s explore what you can expect in “Space City.”

Only minor weather changes ahead in Texas

Like Tampa, Houston has mild weather, with January lows of around 40 degrees. Tampa’s winter temperatures rarely drop below 52 degrees. Snow is rare in both cities.

Summer high temperatures average 90 degrees in Tampa, while July highs typically average 93 degrees in Houston. Houston averages 204 sunny days per year, compared to 246 in Tampa. 

The sub-tropical climate brings similar rainfall levels in both cities, averaging around 52 inches annually.

Finding outdoor fun, from beaches to hiking trails

If you spent a lot of time outdoors in Tampa, you’ll find even more opportunities to enjoy it in Houston. The city is renowned for its biking and hiking trails, and relaxing on nearby beaches is also a popular activity.

Enjoy vibrant green spaces and events at Armand Bayou Nature Center, Buffalo Bayou Park, Camden Park, George Bush Park, Discovery Green and Hermann Park.

Don’t miss out on popular indoor attractions like Space Center Houston, the Houston Museum of Natural Science, the Museum of Fine Arts-Houston, the Downtown Aquarium Houston and the Galleria Shopping Center. There are also numerous art galleries, museums, restaurants and shopping centers to enjoy.

Employment opportunities in Houston

The cost of living is moderately lower in Houston than in Tampa. Like Florida, Texas doesn’t have a state income tax. 

Houston offers a diverse range of employment opportunities. Among the top industries in the city and surrounding suburbs are aerospace, aviation, biotechnology, energy (including oil and gas), financial services, healthcare and manufacturing.

Transition to Houston with U-Pack

Through our nationwide network of service centers, including locations near Tampa and Houston, U-Pack® can help make your move to Texas affordable and stress-free. We’re a self-moving service where you do the packing, loading and unloading, and we handle all the driving. Get your free online quote today or call us at 844-362-5303844-594-3077.