Houston
What comes to mind when you think of Houston?
• We see a diverse, international city with big opportunities. Texas is home to 56 Fortune 500 companies. Of that number, 22 companies are located right here in Houston. We are one of the fastest growing economies in the U.S., and we continue to attract companies from a variety of industries. Houston is also the global headquarters of the Energy Industry. Houston is a city with a winning attitude and a bright future!
• Twenty-two companies on the Fortune 500 list are headquartered in Houston. Many other Fortune 500 companies maintain U.S. administrative headquarters in Houston.
• Of the world’s 100 largest non-U.S. based corporations, at least 51 have non-retail operations in Houston.
• More than 3,500 firms and organizations trading more than 250 types of products and services report international business activities in more than 200 countries.
• With more than 2.6 million workers in the Houston metro area, the region has an ample supply of workers to meet any employer’s need – now and in the future.
• Known as the Energy Capital of the World, Houston is a dominant provider of accounting and legal firms that also specialize in providing services to the oil and gas industry.
• Houston Region Rankings indicating that the Houston market is booming:
o #1 Region for fastest growing companies – Fortune Magazine
o #1 Metro for job growth – U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
o #3 Metro area for business and careers – Forbes Magazine
o #5 Best Business Opportunities – Expansion Management Magazine
• Houston is an open and friendly business environment with ample networking opportunities.
Cost of Living in Houston:
Houston's cost of living rate is 10% lower than the national average. Houston’s housing costs are 42% below the average for large metro areas. Its overall living expenses are 10% lower then comparable large cities. Low taxes, Texas does not have a state income tax, allow total living expenses to be lower than most major metropolitan areas.
Houston's grocery prices are also 18% lower than the national average.
Houston Real Estate Costs:
Following are the Houston real estate statistics that set us apart from other large metropolitan cities:
• The average price for a new single-family detached home of 2,400 square-feet (four bedrooms, two baths, living room, dining and family rooms and attached two-car garage) was $209.910 in May of 2010.
• The U.S, Bureau of Economic Analysis puts Houston pre-tax, per capital income in 2007 at $37,083, 22nd in the nation.
• In June 2010, Houston’s average one bedroom apartment rent was $800 per month.
Houston is Getting Into Shape:
• Houston is the home of more than 40 colleges, community colleges and institutes for seekers of higher education, accounting for nearly 250,000 students each year.
• More than 500 city and county parks lie within the Houston.
• Golf enthusiasts can choose from more than 125 golf courses in the Greater Houston area.
• Bikers and hikers have approximately 140 miles of trails to roam.
• There are more than 175 Houston-area gyms, health clubs and fitness centers to keep in shape.
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