About BCM
Life in Houston
Houston Highlights
- Ranks #1 on Kiplinger's 2008 Best Cities
- Low cost of living and affordable housing
- No state or local income taxes
- Expanding economy in diverse industries
- Multicultural population of more than 5.5 million in the metropolitan area
- More than 40 colleges, universities, and institutes
- Average temperature of 68 degrees
- Permanent ballet, opera, symphony, and theater companies
- An "urban forest" with 350 parks and more than 200 green spaces
- NASA's Johnson Space Center
- One of the world's busiest ports
- 11,000 restaurants serving every type of cuisine
- Shopping galore
- Professional and college sports
- Nearby beaches and lakes
General Infomation about Houston
Cost of Living Calculators
City Government Information and Resources