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Houston is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Texas, fourth-most populous city in the United States, most populous city in the Southern United States, as well as the sixth-most populous in North America, with an estimated population of 2,320,268 in 2019.[6] Located in Southeast Texas near Galveston Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, it is the seat of Harris County and the principal city of the Greater Houston metropolitan area, which is the fifth-most populous metropolitan statistical area in the United States. Houston is the southeast anchor of the greater megaregion known as the Texas Triangle.[7]  Contact one of our Houston Realtors.

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Demographics in Houston

Median age in Houston: 33.4
Female population in Houston: 50%
Male population in Houston: 50%

Economics in Houston

Per capita income in Houston: $33,377
Median household income: $52,450
Persons below poverty line: 19.7%
Mean travel time to work: 28.5 Minutes

Families in Houston

Number of households in Houston: 876,504
Average persons per household: 2.6
Martial status: 44% are married / 56% are single
Women 15-50 who gave birth during past year: 5.4%

Housing in Houston

Number of housing units in Houston: 987,158
Single units in Houston: 48%
Median value of owner-occupied housing units: $195,800
Moved since previous year: 17.3%

Social in Houston

High school grad or higher in Houston: 80%
Bachelor’s degree or higher: 34%
Foreign-born population: 28.3%
Population with veteran status: 3.8%

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FAQs About Living in Houston, Texas

Is Houston a cool city?

It may be 100 degrees, but Houston is the coolest city in America. Or so says Forbes's list of “America's Coolest Cities to Live.” It's because of young people, the arts and culture, but as with everything in Texas (and everything in Forbes), it's also because of the economy. Learn More

Is Houston a good place to live?

Houstonians love their city — and for good reasons — according to new rankings released by U.S. News & World Report. Greater Houston received a 6.9 score out of 10 in for the Best Places to Live list, which is heavily weighted by the Quality of Life and Value categories. Learn More

What is Houston Texas famous for?

Houston is known as the world capital of space exploration, the world capital of air conditioning, the world capital of the international energy industry, the world capital of petroleum exploration and the world capital of capital punishment. Learn More

What is considered a good salary in Houston?

In Houston, the gap between the median income ($46,187) and the ideal income ($56,223) is $10,036 — and the ideal income is even down $4,572 from last year. Learn More

Does Houston have a beach?

Sure, there are no beaches in Houston. But, the sandy shores of Texas are just a short drive away from the city. Furthermore, it's surrounded by a bunch of state parks with rejuvenating lake beaches. So, enjoy a wondrous seaside vacation by visiting any of our handpicked best beaches near Houston, TX. Learn More

Is Houston Texas expensive?

In general, Houston's cost of living is far lower than other major metro areas like New York or San Francisco. By some calculations, Houston is about 19% cheaper than Austin and 5% cheaper than Dallas. San Francisco is estimated to be 179% more expensive than Houston while New York City is 94% more expensive. Learn More

Is it worth moving to Houston Texas?

As one of the most diverse cities in the US, it's no wonder Houston is a popular spot to relocate to. With the second most Fortune 500 headquarters plus strong manufacturing, aeronautics, and healthcare industries, Houston is a great place to live and work. But “H-Town” has more than just a strong industrial backbone. Learn More

How much does it cost to live in Houston Texas per month?

A basic utility bill anywhere you live should include electricity, heating, cooling, water, and garbage. If you live in a 915 sq. ft. apartment, you should expect to pay around $153.18 per month in Houston. Learn More

What is the coldest month in Houston?

Houston's coldest month is January when the average temperature overnight is 41.2°F. In July, the warmest month, the average day time temperature rises to 93.6°F. Learn More

What part of Houston is Beyonce from?

Beyoncé was born in the Third Ward of Houston. The Third Ward is one of six historic wards in Houston and became the center of the city's African-American community in the 1970s. Learn More

Is Houston Texas a rich city?

Bellaire and West University Place are considered to be some of the richest cities in Texas. After reviewing more than 300 neighborhoods, analysts at HomeSnacks determined Bellaire and West University Place are among the top 10. Bellaire ranks second on the 10 Richest Cities in Texas for 2020 list.

Are home prices dropping in Houston?

Inventory of single-family homes was at 3.6-months of supply, down from 3.9 months last April. Houston home sales fell for a second straight month in May due to the impact of COVID-19. The average price of single-family homes fell from 7.4 percent to $298,199, the first decline since January 2018. Based on 2018 statistics.

Is Houston a good real estate market?

Houston's real-estate market has shown incredible stability throughout the coronavirus pandemic. According to the Houston Association of Realtors' February-to-February market report, sales of single-family homes increased 1.2 percent even as the pool of available homes shrank. Learn More

Who are the top real estate agents to buy and sell real estate in Houston Texas?

Houston Premium Homes Realty Group family has earned its reputation as Houston’s Top real estate team by always putting our clients’ interests first and making the homeownership process simpler to navigate at every step of the way — from pricing your home to having it ready to sell to promoting your listing, to leading negotiations and closing the deal. Houston Premium Homes Realty Group is a one-stop-shop real estate business and is just part of the reason why so much care and attention is emphasized with each and every client. Contact us today for all your real estate questions!

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