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Search Houston  Homes for SaleHouston is the largest city in Texas and the fourth largest in the country. The city is known for its energy and aeronautics industries. Houston’s port ranks first nationally for international commerce; it is the sixth-largest port in the world. The Texas Medical Center houses the world’s largest concentration of healthcare and research institutions. Houston isn’t just an industrial and commercial capital. It also has an extremely active visual and performing arts scene.

Houston is the largest city in the country without zoning laws; as such, it has grown in an unusual way. There is no single downtown, but rather a number of business districts. Combined, they would make up the third largest downtown in America. Houston has an extremely high employment growth rate and is ranked first in Texas and third in the country in Forbes’ Best Places for Business and Careers.

Houston offers a great deal of housing options in every price range. Real estate moguls have greatly expanded the number of appealing neighborhoods. Houston offers a large number of builders, making for a competitive market. People shopping for homes in Houston will quickly learn of “master-planned communities”—homes within communities following strict regulations and restrictions. The city also offers a diverse range of housing options besides, including apartments, townhomes, and condominiums. Those looking to relocate to the city will have no trouble finding realtors or real estate listings in this booming housing market.

Houston, Texas Profile

  • Population: 2,571,090
  • Average Home Value: $109,575
  • Average Household Income: $44,838
  • Land Area: 835.17 square miles
  • Water Area: 3.04 square miles
  • County: Harris
  • Website: www.houstontx.gov

Houston, Texas Demographic Profile

  • No. of Households: 997,906
  • Average household size: 3
  • Median Age: 32
  • Male/Female ratio: 0.99:1
  • White: 38.95%
  • Black: 17.18%
  • Hispanic: 27.09%
  • Asian: 4.59%
  • Hawaiian: 0.04%
  • Native American: 0.33%
  • Other: 11.81%

Houston Metro Real Estate

Note: Active Home Inventory for Single Family Homes and Condos in Houston metro area.
Source: ZipRealty, October 2008

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