One big reason is that there is public transportation, so that vehicle ownership and licensing is not necessary. Secondly, there historically has been affordable housing. Lower level jobs in cleaning and so on in offices are available, too.
There is also a lot of support programs available to help them adjust to the way of life in that country. It helps them prepare for the coming weather, and enroll their children in schools, and also offers language programs so they can better their English or whatever language.
You don't settle in weather. You settle in a location.
they settle cuz they needed new stuf.
southwest
waikiki
houses
zanesville
ok
the north
The majority are in Houston.
California
east coast
The verapaces