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About Houston Houston was founded in 1836 by brothers Augustus Chapman Allen and John Kirby Allen on land near the banks of Buffalo Bayou, in the Galveston Bay area along the Gulf Coast. Houston has an official nickname of “Space City” due to NASA's Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center where Mission Control is located, but it is also called the “Bayou City” because of four bayous that run through the city. The Port of Houston is one of the ten busiest ports in the world, and well known for its oil and aeronautics industries. As the largest city in Texas, and the fourth largest city in the US, Houston’s statistical area covers 634 square miles which is larger than the state of Maryland. In fact, the area could contain the all the cities of Boston, Miami, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington. Today, Houston is a vibrant city - you'll be sure to find a home that meets your needs, and fulfills your dreams, in this beautiful area! Climate Houston's climate is considered humid subtropical. During the spring super-cell thunderstorms can sometimes bring tornados to the area. Prevailing winds are generally from the south and southeast during most of the year. These winds draw heat across the area from the deserts of Mexico and pulls moisture in from the Gulf of Mexico. Generally, there are only about 18 days per year with where temperatures fall to 32 degrees Fahrenheit or less and 95+ days where high temperatures reach 90 degrees Fahrenheit or more. Rarely do temperatures reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Thus, Houston has a long growing season averaging 300 days. Education Within the Houston Independent School District (HISD), there are 17 school districts serving the city. It is the 7th largest school district in the United States. With 112 campuses serving as magnet or vanguard schools, it specializes in disciplines such as health professions, visual and performing arts, and the sciences. HISD has its own charter schools but there are other charter schools which are run separately from school districts. The Houston area also has 300 private and parochial schools. Notable graduates from Houston public high schools include Walter Cronkite, Michael Dell, Barbara Jordan, Lyle Lovett, Dennis and Randy Quaid, Dan Rather, and Jaclyn Smith. Houston has more than 60 colleges, universities, and other degree-granting institutions with a total enrollment of approximately 360,000 students. Things to Do In 2006, Houston was ranked third as Golf Digest’s America’s Greatest Golf Hometowns. The criteria for this distinction is based on number and quality of golf courses, available number of golf days per year, golf course congestion, airport access, cost of living, and crime rates. The Tournament Course at Redstone Golf Club is now the home to the Shell Houston Open, the PGA’s 10th oldest tournament. Houston is also “big” on sports. It is home to the National Football League (NFL) Houston Texans, the American Hockey League Houston Aeros, the National Basketball Association (NBA) Houston Rockets and the WNBA Houston Comets, the Major League Baseball (MLB) Houston Astros, and the Major League Soccer (MLS) Houston Dynamo. It is also home to the NCAA College Football Houston Bowl. Besides hunting a wide variety of game found in rural areas around Houston, other outdoor activities include hiking and biking trails. There are more than 100 miles of trails within the city of Houston itself. If you are looking for unusual activities, there are several things you can find to do in Houston such as a canoe tour of downtown on Buffalo Bayou. You can experience the processing and then taste the beer made at the Saint Arnold Brewery. As a particular point of interest, there is the SugarHill Studios where legends like the Big Bopper recorded Chantilly Lace and many other famous recording artists have recorded their hits. Houston is home to many cultural institutions and exhibits as well, and attracts more than 7 million visitors a year to its Houston Museum District and the Theater District. The Theater District covers a 17-block area downtown offering several restaurants and bars, movies, live concerts and stage plays, and plazas and parks. NASA's Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center has many interactive exhibits including moon rocks, a shuttle simulator, and a presentation about the history of NASA's space program. You'll never want for a place to dine, either! There are thousands of restaurants in the Houston area, with cuisine from every nationality you can think of. So, whether you're looking for a quick hamburger or an outstanding gourmet meal, you're sure to find a restaurant to match your mood. Shopping The Galleria is Texas' largest shopping mall and is located in the Uptown District. Along with the Galleria, Houston offers arts and crafts shops, gift shops, flea markets, all kinds of specialty shops. Houston Homes for Sale In Houston, the real estate market includes single-family homes, townhouse condos, high-rise condos, residential lots and acreage, and multi-family dwellings located in neighborhoods like Clear Lake, Katy, Kingwood, Montrose, Pearland, River Oaks, Sugar Land, and The Heights. By contrast with 27 other large metropolitan areas of more than 2 million residents, Houston’s cost-of-living advantage is quite distinguishable. Housing costs in Houston are 20 percent below the average for this group. What makes homes for sale in Houston attractive are the bargain housing prices and a low tax burden. New residents will also find that Houston’s grocery prices are the lowest within this group at 18 percent below the major metro average and all other consumer indices are below average as well. When you have questions or need information about Houston real estate, get information from the right source! Call Citywide HomeTours at 832-865-0655, we'd be glad to answer your questions or provide a list of Houston homes that meet your needs. |
About Houston Houston was founded in 1836 by brothers Augustus Chapman Allen and John Kirby Allen on land near the banks of Buffalo Bayou, in the Galveston Bay area along the Gulf Coast. Houston has an official nickname of “Space City” due to NASA's Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center where Mission Control is located, but it is also called the “Bayou City” because of four bayous that run through the city. The Port of Houston is one of the ten busiest ports in the world, and well known for its oil and aeronautics industries. As the largest city in Texas, and the fourth largest city in the US, Houston’s statistical area covers 634 square miles which is larger than the state of Maryland. In fact, the area could contain the all the cities of Boston, Miami, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington. Today, Houston is a vibrant city - you'll be sure to find a home that meets your needs, and fulfills your dreams, in this beautiful area! Climate Houston's climate is considered humid subtropical. During the spring super-cell thunderstorms can sometimes bring tornados to the area. Prevailing winds are generally from the south and southeast during most of the year. These winds draw heat across the area from the deserts of Mexico and pulls moisture in from the Gulf of Mexico. Generally, there are only about 18 days per year with where temperatures fall to 32 degrees Fahrenheit or less and 95+ days where high temperatures reach 90 degrees Fahrenheit or more. Rarely do temperatures reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Thus, Houston has a long growing season averaging 300 days. Education Within the Houston Independent School District (HISD), there are 17 school districts serving the city. It is the 7th largest school district in the United States. With 112 campuses serving as magnet or vanguard schools, it specializes in disciplines such as health professions, visual and performing arts, and the sciences. HISD has its own charter schools but there are other charter schools which are run separately from school districts. The Houston area also has 300 private and parochial schools. Notable graduates from Houston public high schools include Walter Cronkite, Michael Dell, Barbara Jordan, Lyle Lovett, Dennis and Randy Quaid, Dan Rather, and Jaclyn Smith. Houston has more than 60 colleges, universities, and other degree-granting institutions with a total enrollment of approximately 360,000 students. Things to Do In 2006, Houston was ranked third as Golf Digest’s America’s Greatest Golf Hometowns. The criteria for this distinction is based on number and quality of golf courses, available number of golf days per year, golf course congestion, airport access, cost of living, and crime rates. The Tournament Course at Redstone Golf Club is now the home to the Shell Houston Open, the PGA’s 10th oldest tournament. Houston is also “big” on sports. It is home to the National Football League (NFL) Houston Texans, the American Hockey League Houston Aeros, the National Basketball Association (NBA) Houston Rockets and the WNBA Houston Comets, the Major League Baseball (MLB) Houston Astros, and the Major League Soccer (MLS) Houston Dynamo. It is also home to the NCAA College Football Houston Bowl. Besides hunting a wide variety of game found in rural areas around Houston, other outdoor activities include hiking and biking trails. There are more than 100 miles of trails within the city of Houston itself. If you are looking for unusual activities, there are several things you can find to do in Houston such as a canoe tour of downtown on Buffalo Bayou. You can experience the processing and then taste the beer made at the Saint Arnold Brewery. As a particular point of interest, there is the SugarHill Studios where legends like the Big Bopper recorded Chantilly Lace and many other famous recording artists have recorded their hits. Houston is home to many cultural institutions and exhibits as well, and attracts more than 7 million visitors a year to its Houston Museum District and the Theater District. The Theater District covers a 17-block area downtown offering several restaurants and bars, movies, live concerts and stage plays, and plazas and parks. NASA's Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center has many interactive exhibits including moon rocks, a shuttle simulator, and a presentation about the history of NASA's space program. You'll never want for a place to dine, either! There are thousands of restaurants in the Houston area, with cuisine from every nationality you can think of. So, whether you're looking for a quick hamburger or an outstanding gourmet meal, you're sure to find a restaurant to match your mood. Shopping The Galleria is Texas' largest shopping mall and is located in the Uptown District. Along with the Galleria, Houston offers arts and crafts shops, gift shops, flea markets, all kinds of specialty shops. Houston Homes for Sale In Houston, the real estate market includes single-family homes, townhouse condos, high-rise condos, residential lots and acreage, and multi-family dwellings located in neighborhoods like Clear Lake, Katy, Kingwood, Montrose, Pearland, River Oaks, Sugar Land, and The Heights. By contrast with 27 other large metropolitan areas of more than 2 million residents, Houston’s cost-of-living advantage is quite distinguishable. Housing costs in Houston are 20 percent below the average for this group. What makes homes for sale in Houston attractive are the bargain housing prices and a low tax burden. New residents will also find that Houston’s grocery prices are the lowest within this group at 18 percent below the major metro average and all other consumer indices are below average as well. When you have questions or need information about Houston real estate, get information from the right source! Call Citywide HomeTours at 832-865-0655, we'd be glad to answer your questions or provide a list of Houston homes that meet your needs. |
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