Life in Houston
Houston Highlights
- Low cost of living and affordable housing
- No state or local income taxes
- Expanding economy in diverse industries
- Multicultural population of 4.5 million
- More than 40 colleges, universities, and institutes
- Average temperature of 68 degrees
- Permanent ballet, opera, symphony, and theater companies
- An "urban forest" with 308 parks
- NASA's Johnson Space Center
- World's eighth largest port in terms of shipping tonnage
- 11,000 restaurants serving every type of cuisine
- Shopping galore
- Professional and college sports
- Nearby beaches and lakes
General Infomation about Houston
Texas for Visitors
Online City Guide
MSN City Search
Houston Online Resources
Cost of Living Calculators
City Government Information and Resources
Greater Houston Partnership
Downtown District Information
Harris County Data
City of Houston