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Houston, Texas
While it is the capital of the international energy industry, Houston is much more than that. Alive with energy and rich in diversity, Houston is a dynamic mix of imagination, talent and first-class attractions that make it a world-class city.
Facts
- Houston is the fourth most populous city in the nation (trailing only New York, Los Angeles and Chicago), and is the largest in the southern U.S. and Texas.
- The metro area's population of 4.8 million is 10th largest among U.S. metropolitan statistical areas.
- 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 has professional teams representing every major sport.
Cimate
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Average Temperatures & Precipitation for Houston, Texas
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| Month |
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High/Low ° F |
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Precipitation |
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January
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61/40
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3.29 Inches |
| February |
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65/43 |
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2.96 |
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March
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71/50
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2.92 |
| April |
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78/58 |
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3.21 |
| May |
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85/64 |
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5.24 |
| June |
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90/71 |
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4.96 |
| July |
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93/72 |
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3.60 |
| August |
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93/72 |
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3.49 |
| September |
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88/68 |
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4.89 |
| October |
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82/58 |
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4.27 |
| November |
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72/50 |
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3.79 |
| December |
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65/42 |
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3.45 |
Housing
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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.
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- Real Estate Information >
- Houston Realtor Information >
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Cost of Living Index (4th Quarter 2002)
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City
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All Items
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Housing |
Groceries
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New York City
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174.3
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285.5 |
132.2
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Chicago
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139.0
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199.0 |
123.0
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| Boston |
135.5 |
178.2 |
114.5 |
| Philadelphia |
118.8 |
128.9 |
119.7 |
| Minneapolis - St. Paul |
110.5 |
118.9 |
101.8 |
| St. Louis |
103.5 |
96.3 |
115.7 |
| Atlanta |
98.1 |
94.5 |
101.9 |
| Baltimore |
93.7 |
87.5 |
91.9 |
| Houston |
90.8 |
79.6 |
82.7 |
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Entertainment
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- Attraction Links >
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Sports & Recreation
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- Sports & Recreation Links >
Transportation
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Houston has the fourth-largest airport system in the U.S. and the sixth largest in the world. The city’s three airports – Bush Intercontinental, Hobby and Ellington Field – service 200 cities worldwide. Houston-based Continental Airlines offers more than 500 flights daily from Bush Intercontinental Airport.
- Travel Information >
Education
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Houston boasts more than 40 colleges, university and institutions - offering higher education options to suit all interests.
- Schools & Colleges Information >
*Photos courtesy of Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau.
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