Houston, Texas Overview

Houston Texas real estate and area facts and information about Houston

  • Houston, Texas is the 4th largest city in the United States with a population
    of 4.8 million.
  • Houston is home to the Texas Medical Center, the largest and one of the most successful medical care and research facilities in the world.
  • The first word spoken from the moon on July 20, 1969, was the name of this city, when Neil Armstrong reported, "Houston, Tranquility Base here. The Eagle has landed."

While Houston has long been recognized as the energy capital of the world, it is the energy of its diverse population, vibrant business climate and quality of life that make it unique. It is an international city. It is a leader in the arts, education and healthcare. It is a city that continues to take the best of its past and build on the future.

Houston Area Facts

DEMOGRAPHICS

  • Among Houstonians, 37% are 24 years of age, and 34% are between 25 and 44 years of age.
  • The population of the Houston metro areas is extremely diverse and there are 90 different langugages spoken throughout the area.
  • Harris County represents 1.2 percent of the U.S. population, yet Houstonians contribute 11.5 percent of the country's volunteer hours.

COST OF LIVING

  • Houston has the second lowest cost of living when comparing with any other major cities in the United States.

    Among the 10 most populated metropolitan areas, Houston, Texas has the most affordable housing.

  • Houston housing costs are 39 percent lower than the average of 26 American urban populations with more than 1.5 million residents.

ENTERTAINMENT

  • Houston is second only to New York's Broadway theater district for number of theater seats (nearly 12,000) in a concentrated downtown area.
  • Houston is home to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, which is the largest rodeo in the world attracting almost 2 million visitors every year.
  • There are over 165 private and public golf courses in Houston.

 

The Houston story, however, is more than numbers..

It is a story of entrepreneurs and visions. The same drive that spurred the development of the energy industry-and is overseeing its transformation today-has given rise to global companies that are leading the development of technology and services in a variety of industries-computers, software, construction, travel, insurance, food. The city is corporate headquarters for 15 companies.

Education..

The growth, development and success of Houston is based on education. Houstonians are more likely to have completed four years of college than the rest of the adult U.S. population.

In addition, more than 240,000 students are enrolled in Houston-area colleges and universities such as Rice University, University of Houston, University of St. Thomas, Baylor College of Medicine and The University of Texas Health Science Center.

Performing Arts...

Few cities have the variety of arts and entertainment that Houston does. For example, Houston has the third largest population of working artists in the country. Of its more than 200 cultural, visual and performing arts organizations, 90-plus are devoted to multicultural and minority arts. It is one of the few U.S. cities with permanent ballet, opera, symphony and theater companies performing year-round.

Weather...

With mild weather 300 days a year, Houston's climate is ideal for outdoor recreation. Houston also is well known for its 32,000 acres of parks, public green space and open water, more than 100 golf courses, and countless tennis courts and swimming pools. Houston's Clear Lake area has the third largest fleet of pleasure boats in the United States, surpassed only by Los Angeles and the Chesapeake Bay area.

 

Houston...Did you know?

- That the Houston ratio of male:female is almost exactly 50:50!

- That Amid the skyscrapers and office buildings there are 53 parks and public spaces!

- That Houston has a professional team in every major sport!

- That residents of Houston eat out more than the population of any major city. There are over 11,000 restaurants in Houston!

 

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