If, urban living meets southern charm, strikes your fancy, then Houston, Texas is the city for you. Houston is a bustling waterfront community that is home to the Port of Houston, which is among the top three ports, in America. Since its start, in August of 1836, Houston has had its share of accomplishments, some of which include being the once named capital of the Republic of Texas, and being home to NASA's Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center. It has many enjoyable qualities, which would make Houston, Texas the perfect place for anyone to call home.

For the 4,177,646 residents who call Houston their home, the leading industry is the air and space trade. With some of the nation's top employers like, NASA, Lockheed Martin and Boeing, making Houston their base, the job market is wide open. The median household income is $61,000 in the city of Houston proper, and Houston also boasts a very low unemployment rate of only 2.3%. Houston also has a vast industry in the nautical and import export commerce. The Port of Houston has been instrumental in the city of Houston's development as a center of international trade. About 88 steamship lines offer service-linking Houston with 1,053 ports in 203 countries. It is also home to a $15 billion petrochemical complex, the largest in the nation and second largest worldwide.

Since it is the fourth largest city in the United States, there is nothing that any person could want to do, that they could not find in Houston. Houston shows its devotion to the arts through a full complement of art museums and critically acclaimed galleries. Houston's Museum District offers a range of museums, galleries, and art and cultural institutions, including the City's major museums. Approximately 4 million people visit institutions in the Museum District every year. Spend a day in the Museum District and be inspired. From ballet, theatre and symphony companies to some of the world's finest restaurants, Houston is truly a cultural paradise.

The housing options in Houston are virtually limitless. Whatever your needs are Houston will accommodate. Choices include, single-family homes at a median home price of approximately $165,000, various apartments, town homes and condominiums, skyscraping high rises, to luxury homes located on some of Houston premier Golf Courses.

Houston is a city that loves sports, from professional to college to interscholastic to personal. Year-round, the weather lends itself to sports, and Houstonians take advantage of it. Houston fans have many choices when it comes to watching professional teams, some of them being the Houston Astros, Houston Rockets, Houston Comets and the Houston Texans. With an average yearly temperature of 69 degrees, Houstonians also take advantage of their many parks and recreational areas.

Houston boasts more than 40 colleges, university and institutions - offering higher education options to suit all interests. Houston educators and the community as a whole are working toward creating a high-quality educational environment to serve the needs of an increasingly diverse student population. True to this promise, there are numerous public school districts as well as many private and parochial schools.

Alive with energy and rich in diversity, Houston is a dynamic mix of imagination, talent and first-class attractions that makes it a world-class city. Home to a vibrant economy, beautiful surroundings and a population full of optimism and spirit, its no wonder that Houston is a popular international relocation destination. If you are considering moving here, or would like more information, please feel free to request a "free relocation package" today!