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Rice University named top college in Texas, among best in US: WalletHub report
Read full article: Rice University named top college in Texas, among best in US: WalletHub reportRice University was the only college in Houston to make the top 10, which is a drag for University of Houston grads like myself, but hey a win for Houston is still a win!
Study names 1 Texas city among best food cities in US, and it’s not Houston 🤨
Read full article: Study names 1 Texas city among best food cities in US, and it’s not Houston 🤨Everyone knows Houston has one of the (if not absolute) best food scenes out there, yet WalletHub is about to make some enemies with its latest study on the best foodie cities in the U.S.
Texas named one of the hardest-working states in America - in case you didn’t know 😉
Read full article: Texas named one of the hardest-working states in America - in case you didn’t know 😉A recent study by WalletHub captured the hardworking essence that Texans know all too well by naming it one of the hardest-working states in America.
Study says Houston has one of the lowest inflation problems, but do our pockets beg to differ?
Read full article: Study says Houston has one of the lowest inflation problems, but do our pockets beg to differ?Inflation continues to impact the U.S., and a recent study suggests Houston is not experiencing much of the brunt of high prices, compared to other cities, but if that's the case, how come I'm broke all the time?
Houston named 4th most diverse city in America - in case you didn’t know 😉
Read full article: Houston named 4th most diverse city in America - in case you didn’t know 😉Tell us something we don’t know, right? Well, Houston also beat other Texas cities in the Top 10 ranking including Dallas and Arlington.
Texas is one of the worst states for women, survey finds
Read full article: Texas is one of the worst states for women, survey findsThe flag of the state of Texas flaps in the wind in Rosenberg, Texas, in this undated file image. HOUSTON – A recent survey ranks Texas as one of the worst states for women in terms of economy and well-being. The report from WalletHub, surveyed 50 states, including D.C., across 25 key metrics, including median earnings by state, education and homicide rates. Texas was ranked lowest in women who voted in the 2016 Presidential Election, preventative health care such as contraception and have the most uninsured women in the country. Minnesota, Maine and Vermont rounded up the top 3 best states for women, while Arkansas, Alabama, and Mississippi finished at the bottom of the list.
Here are 2021’s best and worst states to raise a family, according to WalletHub. See how the Lone Star state ranks.
Read full article: Here are 2021’s best and worst states to raise a family, according to WalletHub. See how the Lone Star state ranks.Sometimes you just need a fresh start in the new year. With families looking for just that once the COVID-19 pandemic dies down and moving becomes practical, WalletHub released its report on 2021′s Best & Worst States to Raise a Family. With families looking for just that once the COVID-19 pandemic dies down and moving becomes practical, WalletHub released its report on 2021′s Best & Worst States to Raise a Family. To determine the best states in which to put down family roots, WalletHub compared the 50 states across 52 key indicators of family-friendliness. The data set ranges from the median annual family income to housing affordability to the unemployment rate.
Here’s how Houston ranks in 2021’s list of best places to find a job
Read full article: Here’s how Houston ranks in 2021’s list of best places to find a jobHOUSTON – If you’re still employed during the pandemic, consider yourself lucky, or even blessed. To determine the strongest local job markets in the U.S., WalletHub compared more than 180 cities across 32 key metrics. The data set ranges from job opportunities to employment growth to monthly average starting salary. When it comes to finding work in Houston, the Bayou City ranked as follows (1=Best; 91=Avg.) :130th – Job Opportunities56th – Employment Growth126th – Unemployment Rate75th – Industry Variety12th – Monthly Average Starting Salary125th – % of Workforce Living in Poverty94th – Median Annual Income*69th – Housing Affordability173rd – Avg.
Texas ranked 4th worst state in unemployment rate recovery, study finds
Read full article: Texas ranked 4th worst state in unemployment rate recovery, study findsHOUSTON – Texas ranked as the fourth worst state in unemployment recovery amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a recent study by WalletHub. Data showed the state’s unemployment was 8% in November 2020. According to the study, the unemployment rate in Texas increased by 135.2% from November 2020 to November 2019. The study also found that “adjusted continued claims” also increased by 283.2% year-over-year. In comparison, the national unemployment was 6.7% in November and hit a historic high of 14.7% at the peak during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Woodlands and Sugar Land residents have some of the biggest holiday budgets in US
Read full article: The Woodlands and Sugar Land residents have some of the biggest holiday budgets in USResidents of The Woodlands and Sugar Land might be doing more holiday shopping than others this season. A study by WalletHub found four Houston-area suburbs – including The Woodlands and Sugar Land which ranked sixth and seventh, respectively – are among the top 30 in the U.S. for having the biggest average holiday budget. WalletHub reports the average The Woodlands and Sugar Land households are expected to spend approximately $2,729 and 2,728, respectively, surpassing Houston’s average holiday budget for 2020 of $565, according to Chron. Other Houston-area suburbs that topped the list included League City, taking spot No. If you reside in one of these suburbs – do the calculations accurately reflect your holiday budget?
These Houston suburbs are ranked among the fastest growing cities
Read full article: These Houston suburbs are ranked among the fastest growing citiesHOUSTON – Make room for more neighbors, Sugar Land and Pearland. Sugar Land came in at 16th out of 30 and Pearland was ranked 26th out of 30. Sugar Land and Pearland rank fourth and seventh, respectively, among eight Texas cities that made the list. Sugar Land was also recognized for having the highest population growth and highest job growth. It included an evaluation of each city’s population growth, working-age population growth and growth in the share of the college-educated population.
Is Texas a state that is making racial progress? This is where a new study ranks the Lone Star State.
Read full article: Is Texas a state that is making racial progress? This is where a new study ranks the Lone Star State.HOUSTON – The Lone Star State ranked as America’s second-highest state with the most racial progress, according to a new study by WalletHub -- a personal finance website. WalletHub’s study compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia to determine the most racially-integrated states and those that have achieved the most racial progress over time using four distinct key factors including employment and wealth, education, social and civic engagement, and health. Here are the country’s top 10 states with the most racial progress, according to the standings:Wyoming Texas Mississippi Georgia New Jersey New Mexico Florida North Carolina South Carolina IdahoDrag your mouse over the map below to see where each state ranked on the racial progress list. 4 in WalletHub’s list of most racially integrated states, behind Wyoming, Hawaii and New Mexico. WalletHub said that the harsh realities of racial segregation and discrimination are no longer as visible in America as they once were -- but they persist.