Houston is the fourth largest city in the nation. With nearly two
million City residents and 4.5 million in the metropolitan region,
Houstonians will attest that Houston is a fun place to call home.
Each year more than 38 million people zip in and out of Houston's
two major airports. Houstonians eat out more than residents of any
other city. While here you can choose to indulge in one of the more
than 11,000 restaurants ranging from award-winning and upscale to
memorable deli shops. Houston has a Theater District second only to
New York City with its concentration of seats in one geographic area.
Located downtown, the 17-block Theater District is home to eight performing
arts organizations with more than 12,000 seats. Houston has a unique
museum district offering a range of museums, galleries, art and cultural
institutions, including the City's major museums. Houston has more
than 500 cultural, visual and performing arts organizations, 90 of
which are devoted to multicultural and minority arts. Houston boasts
more than 40 colleges, university and institutions - offering higher
education options to suit all interests. Home to 18 Fortune 500 companies
and more than 5,000 energy related firms, Houston is considered by
many as the Energy Capital of the world. The Port of Houston ranks
as the nation's largest port in international tonnage and second in
total tonnage. For three consecutive years, Houston has ranked first
in the nation in new business growth, according to American Business
Information. The most recent survey shows that more than 31,000 new
local businesses were started in Houston. Los Angeles was a distant
second with 16,780. Houston has the most affordable housing of 10
most populated metropolitan areas; Houston housing costs are 39 percent
below the average of 26 U.S. urban populations of more than 1.5 million.
Houston has the second lowest cost of living among major American
cities. At first glance, the variety of choices available in Houston
neighborhoods and communities may seem overwhelming. You may choose
to live "close in" amidst the charm and character of older
homes as well as newly built mansions. High-rises may appeal to those
seeking a hassle-free urban lifestyle. If waterfront property is your
dream, Houston has communities with boat docks and even swimming beaches.
If you yearn for a small town feel, Houston's many suburbs offer an
unmatched quality of life. At the city's outskirts, there is still
a country atmosphere where ranches and horse-boarding farms thrive.
Houston is home to residents of many cultures and races, adding charm
and diversity to many local neighborhoods. With all these choices,
it's worth the time to explore Houston's neighborhoods.
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