South Houston 1South Houston is a city located in Harris County, within the Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land Metropolitan Statistical Area, also known as Greater Houston or Houston metro. Home to just under 17,000 residents, South Houston sits just south of Houston, as the name implies; it also borders the nearby city of Pasadena. The city of South Houston was founded by an agent of the Western Land Company, who settled the town of Dumont in 1907. By 1910 a post office had been established, and in 1913 the name was changed to South Houston and the settlement formerly known as Dumont was incorporated as a city. South Houston has continued to grow slowly, with most residents moving to the area from Houston proper, or other parts of the metropolitan region.

Basic Facts About South Houston

  • Current population: 16,900
  • Current mayor: Joe Soto
  • Total area: 3.0 sq mi
  • Official website: http://www.southhoustontx.org/
  • Located in: Harris County
  • Founded in: 1907
  • Zip codes: 77587
  • Area codes: 713

Auto Transport Tips to South Houston

South Houston actually sits a bit southeast of Houston proper, but sits along Interstate 45 which is the main route connecting Houston to the port city of Galveston, a popular auto transport destination within the state of Texas. This can really be helpful if you’re shipping from the northern areas of the U.S., particularly those in the Midwest, as carriers can run routes into Houston then travel down to Galveston, and simply stop in South Houston along the way. Pricing depends heavily on where you’re shipping from and to, as well as those areas’ ease of access; with South Houston located along a major interstate and directly adjacent to the city of Houston, prices should be lower and pickup times quicker than along other routes of a similar distance.

Of course, it may also be beneficial to discuss options regarding possibly moving your pickup or delivery out of South Houston and to another area that may be easier for a carrier to get into and out of, especially if you’re shipping on a budget or if you’re pressed for time. Auto shipping representatives can help you find the best locations for both pickup and delivery in your area, if you’re willing to drive a few miles out of the way, since they communicate with carriers on a daily basis. They understand the best areas of the major metro regions, the ones that carriers like to visit most, and they can arrange it to where your pickup window can be shortened and your price lessened, so long as it’s available. Sometimes there’s nothing you can do, and the price is what it is, but more often than not you can save some money by working with your representative.

If you’re still in the hunt for a shipping company, you really should fill out our free online quote request form. If you do, you’ll receive multiple quotes in your e-mail from top-rated auto transport companies that we clear for reliability ahead of time. We make sure all our advertisers are licensed, bonded and insured in order to get you in contact with the best companies in the industry today. If you have questions about our services, or about the information in this article or anywhere else on our website, or if you just have general questions about the car shipping industry, you can call us toll-free at 800-930-7417 to speak to one of our own live agents, who in addition to answering your questions and giving helpful advice and information can also help you get free auto transport quotes, if you’re interested.

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