If you have recently moved to Houston from abroad or from another state and need a Houston psychiatrist, Dr. Charles Covert is a good option.
National mobility has declined in the last few years because of the downturn in the housing industry, making it difficult to sell a home in order to take a new job elsewhere. Also, since January, 2007, United States net nonfarm employment has decreased by 7 million jobs. However, during that time frame, Texas has added almost 400,000 jobs, 3/4’s of the new jobs created in the United States! In recent years, 180,000 migrants from other countries and over 1 million people from the other 49 states have migrated to Texas. Of these states, California, Louisiana, Florida, Oklahoma and Illinois out-migrated to Texas the most. About 40% of the total had college degrees. Currently 4% of the United States college graduates are unemployed, compared to about 14% for those without high school diplomas.
Luckily, Texas in general, and Houston in particular, are attracting people who are largely well educated. More than 70% of the heads of incoming households have at least some college, and as Texas and especially Houston lead the nation in employment opportunities, this trend should continue.
Internationally, the United States remains the preferred destination for affluent individuals seeking a better quality of life and good financial prospects. Most migrants come from Canada, Singapore and Europe, and significant numbers originate in Hong Kong and the United Kingdom.
With an office conveniently located in the Galleria area and offering first appointments within 24 hours, immigrating patients often find Dr. Covert’s psychiatric practice a good fit for them.
There are several reasons to relocate to Houston from elsewhere:
- Texas is leading the nation in the current economic recovery and its economy is big and growing.
- Houston leads Texas as its most economically robust metropolitan area, ahead of Dallas-Fort Worth and San Antonio and 4th in the nation.
- Housing and the cost of living are very affordable.
- The quality of life is high.
- Texas has a comparatively low tax burden as well as superlative medical and educational availability.
- Houston’s Texas Medical Center is the world’s largest medical center, home to 49 institutions and the equivalent of the nation’s 11th biggest downtown.
- Unemployment is 8.6%
- Houston is home to the 2nd highest number of Fortune 500 companies.
- Houston’s food scene boasts 10,000 diverse restaurants, topping the list of most eateries per capita in national polls. There are no long lines, no waiting for a table, no Maitre D’s to bribe and unlimited high quality, low cost dining experiences with friendly service.
- Traffic in Houston is much more manageable and far less congested than Los Angeles, New York, Chicago and California and New Jersey in general.
- People are friendly and open and appreciate the influx, particularly of young professionals who largely prefer Houston to Austin and elsewhere.
Can 1,000 new Houstonians moving to the city every day be wrong? Could the 6 ½ million people who elect to continue happily living here be wrong?
Dr. Covert can help you after your move to Houston by providing initial or continuing psychiatric care as well as referrals to top medical specialties for your other health care needs and a comfortable integration into Houston – the best in the West!
Posted on 11-06-2011
