Houston! Or, H-town, as the locals call it! It's the fourth-largest city in the US and home to over 7 million people. It's a multicultural, cosmopolitan city abound with great restaurants, bustling nightlife, major sports teams, a world-renowned medical center and a fabulous sense of culture with museums, entertainment events, historical areas and more! Situated 45 minutes from the Gulf Coast, by beach, Galveston, and enjoys the many advantages of being one of the nation's port cities.
Houston is considered to have one of the best culinary scenes in the country, with over 10,000 restaurants representing more than 70 countries. H-Town (as the locals say) also has more than 500 institutions devoted to the performing and visual arts, science, and history. It is one of only a few U.S. cities with resident professional companies in the four disciplines of the performing arts: ballet, opera, symphony, and theater. You will never be bored in this city!
Greater Houston is now the most ethnically diverse metro region in America. In Houston, over 90 languages are spoken, and it has among the youngest populations in the country. In fact, Houston consistently ranks highly for attracting the next gneration of the workforce. Young professionals are drawn to Houston not only because it holds the No. 1 spot of Forbes' Coolest Cities list, but Houstonians enjoy a lot of bang for your buck when it comes to the standard of living. Reasonable rent, strong income levels, a growing economy and lots to do make our urban and chic city a top destination for talent. Houston also leads the nation in job creation and is home to 26 Fortune 500 companies. Come experience southern hospitality at its finest!
Fun Facts About Houston From the Greater Houston Partnership
- 7.7 million residents in the ten counties of Houston.
- Houston is the nation’s fifth largest office market.
- 26 Fortune 500 Companies call Houston home.
- 3 million jobs in Houston - more than 35 states.
- 11 foreign governments maintain trade and commercial offices in Houston.
- Nearly 1 in 4 Houstonians are foreign-born.
- 1,800 Houston firms report foreign ownership.
- Houston has the largest export market in the U.S.
- 90+ nations have consular representation in Houston - 3rd largest representation in the nation.
- 18 foreign banks are located in Houston from 10 nations.
- The Texas Medical Center is the world’s largest medical complex.
- $3 Billion in construction projects underway.
- Houston is home to over 75,900engineers and architects, more than any other U.S. metro area.
- Over 238,000 people work in the region’s manufacturing industry.
- 39 of the 137 publicly-traded oil and gas exploration firms are housed in Houston.
- If Houston were an independent nation, the region would have the 23rd largest economy in the world, ranking between Belgium and Taiwan.
Why We LOVE Houston
H-town is where I grew up so it will forever be "my town" with its humid summers, mild winters and its shortest but sweetest seasons of all - spring and autumn. What, we have those two seasons!? Houstonians speak my language - optimistic, innovative, energetic, hospitable, prosperous and gritty. Go Coogs, Texans, Rockets and 'Stros...Houston is #1.
- Allan Dulany, Audit Partner, Moved from the Philippines
The cost of living in Houston is lower than other big cities. It is a great place for young people to work and save money at the same time.
- Hazel Jin, Manager, Moved from Boston
I love living in Houston because of the diversity of culture found here in all of the different neighborhoods.
- Caroline Rosen, Administrative & Marketing Director, Native Houstonian
Things to Do in Houston - Resources
Secret Houston – Weekly “Things to Do” featuring concerts, immersive events, pop-ups, and quirky happenings in the city
365 Things to Do in Houston – Daily and weekly event listings across culture, food, family activities, arts, and more
Eater Houston – Explore the flavors of our city with up-to-date restaurant reviews, food trends, and maps to the top culinary neighborhoods.
Houston Magazine – Rich stories on culture, dining, and life in Houston
Houston Live Stock Show and Rodeo – The event of the year! From carnival rides and unforgettable Texas-sized food to championship rodeo events and world-class concerts. Three weeks of family-friendly fun that showcases Western heritage.
More about Houston
2025 Best Places for Young Professionals in the Houston Area – Explore
52 Places to Go in 2019 - New York Times
West Coast developer: 'Houston is just too big to ignore' - Houston Business Journal, March 14, 2017
Anthony Bourdain (CNN's Parts Unknown) on Houston: "It's a wonderland of strange and diverse."