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Grant’s practical Houston guideline is to aim for roughly 30 minutes or less each way for someone commuting to the office five days per week. A shorter commute is preferable, but HomeBase does not automatically sacrifice a much better social neighborhood just to save a few minutes. For a recent graduate rebuilding a social network, a reasonable commute can be worth it when the neighborhood offers stronger peer connections, restaurants, activities, and everyday lifestyle. Houston traffic varies significantly by route and time, so the actual office address and peak-hour drive should be tested rather than judging the commute by mileage alone.
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