Help me decide – Midtown vs. Heights?

I know there have been posts about this in the past, but Covid seems to have changed cities and living situations enough that I figure it may be worth revisiting.

I’m a single, 25M (26 when I move) professional who will be moving to Houston next year. I’m looking to get a 2BR to myself in either midtown or the heights. I’ll be working downtown and like going out to bars, clubs, etc., and I also live with a 50-60lb dog I’ll need to take to daycare nearby. Trying to stay under $2.5k ideally.

A lot of my coworkers mentioned the heights, but I got the sense from here that it leans more towards the 30s/young family crowd. Is that still the case? What are the pros/cons and reputations of each in 2021?