How should hybrid work change where a new graduate lives in Houston?

Quick answer

Hybrid work gives a Houston renter more freedom to prioritize lifestyle. If the employee goes into the office only once or twice a week, Grant is much more comfortable with a 40-minute commute when it allows the renter to live in a stronger social neighborhood. For one weekly office day, even a longer commute can sometimes be an acceptable tradeoff. HomeBase therefore looks at office frequency, not just office location. A new graduate who spends most days outside the office may gain more from living near friends, restaurants, fitness, events, and other young professionals than from living close to a workplace visited only occasionally.

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