Houston, TX
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 2,125,069 |
| Crime: | High |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | Average |
Geography
The city is 43 feet above sea level.
Cultural Attractions
Houston boasts that its theater district is second only to New York's, with eight performing arts organizations.
Recreation
The Rockets, Astros, and Texans are there for the professional sports fans. Do-it-yourselfers can golf, garden, skate, or do just about anything else in the city's 300-plus parks.
Historical
Houston was once the capital of the Republic of Texas.
Economy
Energy, aeronautics, and shipping anchor an increasingly diversified local economy.
| Population [details] | 2,125,069 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 74.0% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 843.6 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 27.00% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 55.61 °F/33.44 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 92.46 °F/70.87 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 45.52 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 220 |
| Cost of living [details] | 89.65 |
| State sales tax | 6.25% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Austin (110.50 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | WILLIAM P HOBBY (10.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Health and fitness, Sporting events |
| Cultural activities | Concerts, Cultural and art events, Family/Arts events, Gourmet food, Movie theaters, Museums, Religious activities, Wineries |
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