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Grant ranks Lower Heights first for most Bain Houston recent grads, followed by Montrose, Greater Heights, River Oaks, and Downtown. Lower Heights gives the strongest blend of recent-grad social life and convenient access to Downtown. Montrose offers an upscale, active lifestyle, Greater Heights can be a strong value choice, River Oaks is refined and quieter, and Downtown is best for someone who puts the shortest office commute above social concentration.
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