The City Of Houston, Texas

General Information

Individuals who are considering purchasing Houston, Texas homes are considering a move to the biggest city in the state of Texas and the fourth largest city in the United States. The city encompasses nearly 600 square miles and boasts a population of over 2 million people. Named after the legendary President of the Republic of Texas, Sam Houston, the city is located along the Gulf Coast and has a humid subtropical climate. The city is considered one of the best in the nation for both residential moves and business relocations and the economy of the city has attracted many new residents and businesses to the area in recent years.

Economy

Houston began as a port, railroad, and oil town. In the intervening years, the city has become known for its broad industrial base of technology, energy, and aeronautical fields. In fact, Houston is the home of the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center operated by NASA. The city is also the home of many Fortune 500 companies; only New York City is home to more. The Texas Medical Center is also located in the city and holds the title for the world's largest collection of medical research and healthcare facilities. The numerous companies located in the area add a large number of jobs and billions of dollars into the local economy. A large percentage of the individuals that live in the city also work in the city.

The Houston real estate market is unique in a number of ways. The city is the largest city in the nation that has no zoning regulations, allowing commercial and residential properties to be built side by side. The city possesses the third most impressive skyline in the nation, after New York City and Chicago, and is considered one of the top ten skylines in the world. The city also utilizes a system of skywalks for their downtown buildings which allows pedestrians to avoid the effects of nature while moving from building to building. These skywalks also contain shops and restaurants for the convenience of these pedestrians.

Lifestyle

The city of Houston, Texas has a rich, multicultural heritage. There are numerous districts in the city dedicated to the arts and entertainment. The Theater District is home to the second highest number of theater seats in the nation, allowing residents and visitors to view all of the major performing arts. The Museum District is home to a number of museums and exhibition spaces and attracts more than 7 million visitors annually. The city is also the home of sports teams for practically every professional sport played in the United States, including the NBA's Houston Rockets, the MLB's Houston Astros, the AHL's Houston Aeros, and the NFL's Houston Texans.

Houston homes are nestled among the 337 city parks and 200 green spaces located throughout the city. Many parcels of Houston, Texas real estate are located near the 19,600 acres of the city dedicated to parks and recreation. The city also has many residential high-rise and mid-rise towers full of condos and apartments for individuals to choose from. Residents will also enjoy a visit to the Houston Zoo, the Museum of Natural Science, and the Galleria, Texas's largest shopping mall.

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