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.
| Median home price [details] | $161,339 |
| Median home price, 2008 [details] | $160,000 |
| Number of home sales [details] | 23,938 |
| Median dwelling age (in years) | 28 |
| Average property taxes [details] | $1,796 |
| Place to state foreclosures [details] | 25 |
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