Houston, TX City Description
The country’s fourth largest city, Houston is home to more than 2.2 million residents who are attracted to an eclectic mix of booming business, professional sports, award-winning cuisine, a thriving art scene, and culture-filled neighborhoods. At 634 square miles, the City of Houston could contain the cities of New York, Washington, Boston, San Francisco, Seattle, Minneapolis and Miami.
With a blend of international appeal and Southern charm, businesses also recognize the allure of Houston’s offerings. Twenty-five companies on the Fortune 500 list call Houston the Energy Capital of the World. In addition, the City of Houston is top-ranked as the best place to start a new career, the best place to establish a corporate headquarters, and a leading place to find a job – and get ahead. Houston is listed as one of the U.S. cities enjoying a thriving economy, and Houston is a top site for clean-tech jobs. Above all else, Forbes.com named the Houston Technology Center on its list of 10 Technology Incubators that are “changing the world” (2010).
As one of America’s most affordable cities, Houston is considered a great place for young professionals to make their home. While the economic diversification includes growth in high-technology industries, medical research, health care and specialized services -- which encourage expansion and relocation -- life in the Bayou City promises enjoyment in 88 Super Neighborhoods.