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- Today, the nation’s fourth largest city has become a diverse, vibrant metro filled with talented people who have an undeniable spirit. Our economy is strong, our cultures are many, and our quality of life is second to none. Houston has one of the youngest, fastest-growing and most diverse populations anywhere in the world.
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Dec 8, 2022 · A new report is reinforcing why Houston is a great global city after it ranked No. 42 globally, beating Dallas and Austin, and ranked No. 1 in Texas.
Last summer, Forbes declared Houston “the coolest city in America,” based on indices such as the number of cultural venues, the amount of designated green space, and, of course, ethnic ...
A thriving international city, Houston’s ties stretch to all corners of the world. The region’s geographic location makes it easy to move both goods and people around the globe. With one of the largest ports in the country and two international airports, Houston connects companies to the world.
Mar 27, 2024 · In fact, one in four of the region’s 7.3 million residents is foreign-born, making Houston one of the most diverse cities in the world. In terms of size, Houston is Texas’s most populous city and the fourth-largest city in the US.
- Qualifying Houston’s “Big-Ness”
- Sprawl Contributes to Longer-Than-Average Commute Times, Food Deserts
- Greater Houston’s Large and Diverse Population
- Growing Income Gaps
- Big Institutions
- Big Challenges, Big Opportunities
Understanding Houston provides data on Houston’s three-county region, but looking at the nine-county Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) — all of which many people consider “Houston” — can put into perspective the aggregate size of Houston and all of its satellite cities. An MSA is the formal definition of a region ...
The old joke about Houston being an hour away from Houston largely stems from our many suburbs. Houston’s suburban communities offer many benefits for residents, including access to more affordable housing. However, the prominence of far-flung communities also carries consequences, including longer-than-average commute times and reduced investmenti...
It is a well-known fact that diversity is big in Houston. The city, which years ago was reported to be the most diverse place in America, is what many researchers believe to be an ethnographic snapshot of the future of America. The region is made up of more than two-thirds people of color, who accounted for 95% of Texas’s population growthover the ...
Although Greater Houston’s diversity is often touted as a strength, quality of life in the region is not always equal. Income inequality is also big in Houston. Although counter-intuitive, an increase in average wealthover the last five decades has led to an increase in income inequality. American families in the top 90th percentile have seen their...
Physical size aside, Greater Houston has several large institutions that shape life throughout the region. In addition to our beloved food and music cultures, Houston is recognized globally for its expansive arts community and its world-renowned medical center. Greater Houston’s art scene is a staple of the region. Stretching from the echoing halls...
Houston is big, but we are still one community despite our size. Making the most of the qualities that help Houston thrive requires thinking with the big picture in mind. Lack of public transit near Fulshear contributes to longer commutes near Downtown. Pay gaps between workers in Greenway impact small business health in Humble. We may call differe...
With a population of 2,314,157 in 2023, Houston is the fourth-most populous city in the United States after New York City, Los Angeles, and Chicago, and the sixth-most populous city in North America. Houston is the southeast anchor of the greater megaregion known as the Texas Triangle.
Jun 5, 2019 · Our No. 11 spot officially makes us the best large city in Texas—duh—with other Lone Star State contenders coming in at No. 13 (Dallas) and No. 27 (San Antonio).
