Moving from Houston, TX, to Miami, FL

Ready for the magic of Miami? 

Getting ready for a 1,200-mile move from Houston, or “Space City,” to Miami, the “Magic City,” is an adventure just waiting to unfold. Miami has a population of around 442,000, with 6.1 million in the metro.  

While smaller than Houston (2.3 million residents and 7.1 million in the metro), Miami is a vibrant and diverse city full of opportunities. Keep reading to learn more about the magic of Miami. 

Embrace the tropical climate 

Unlike Houston, Miami is warm most of the year. Its average winter low is only 61 degrees, compared to 43 degrees in Houston. Snowfall is rare in Miami, like in Houston. 

Miami experiences hot summers, with high temperatures averaging up to 90 degrees, which is just a few degrees cooler than the highs in Houston.  

Annual rainfall is similar in both cities, with Miami averaging 59 inches, compared to 53 inches in Houston. 

Miami trivia

It helps to learn a few facts about a new town. Check out these fun facts about Miami: 

  • Biscayne National Park in Miami is the only U.S. national park almost entirely underwater. 
  • Miami Beach contains one of the world's largest collections of Art Deco architecture. 
  • Miami is known as the “Cruise Capital of the World” since it’s a central hub for cruise ships. 
  • One of Miami’s nicknames, “Magic City,” resulted from its rapid growth during the early 20th century. 
  • The city has over 20 miles of sandy coastline. 

Tourism jobs are abundant 

Millions of visitors flock to Miami every year, so tourism and hospitality jobs are common in the city. Construction, finance, healthcare and trade are also popular fields. 

Like Texas, Florida has no state income tax. However, housing and property taxes can be pricey, so planning and budgeting for these expenses is crucial. The Miami metro area is considered safer than other similarly-sized metro areas.  

Move to Florida the easiest way with U-Pack 

U-Pack® is a DIY moving service in business since 1997. Through one of our nationwide service centers, we’ll help with your long-distance move from Houston to Miami. You take care of packing, loading and unloading, and we’ll handle transporting your things. Request your free online quote today or give us a call at 844-362-5303844-594-3077.