Houston Area Real Estate Facts
- Houston is the largest city in Texas and is the fourth largest in the United States.
- The Houston-Galveston-Brazoria Consolidated Metropolitan Statistical Area (Houston CMSA) consists of eight counties: Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Montgomery and Waller.
- Houston has the most affordable housing of 10 most populated metropolitan areas; Houston housing costs are 39 percent below the average of 26 U.S. urban populations of more than 1.5 million.
- Houston has the second lowest cost of living among major American cities.
- The metro area's population of 4.8 million is 10th largest among U.S. metropolitan statistical areas.
- The Houston CMSA covers 8,778 square miles, an area slightly smaller than Massachusetts but larger than New Jersey.
- More than 90 languages are spoken throughout the Houston area.
- Houston is home to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. The largest rodeo in the world, it attracts more than 1.8 million visitors each year.
- Houston has a young population; 37 percent of Houstonians are 24 years old or younger and 34 percent are between the ages of 25 and 44.
- Houston has more than 40 colleges, universities and institutions.
- The Texas Medical Center, the largest medical center in the world, is located in Houston. It has a local economic impact of $10 billion. More than 52,000 people work within its facilities, which encompass 21 million square feet. Altogether 4.8 million patients visit them each year.
- Houston is home to 18 Fortune 500 companies and more than 5,000 energy related firms. Houston is considered the Energy Capital of the world.
- The Port of Houston ranks as the nation's largest port in international tonnage and second in total tonnage.
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Major cities in the Houston Area: Houston, Pasadena, Baytown, Missouri city, Sugar Land, Conroe, La Porte, Deer Park, Rosenberg, South Houston, Bellaire, West University Place, Richmond, Humble, Stafford, Galena Park, Friendswood, Pearland
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| Demographics | National Average | Houston, TX |
| Population 2001 population 2003 estimated population |
648,350 | 4,177,646 4,952,642 |
| Population increase (decrease) Change from 1900 to 2001 Estimated change from 2000 to 2003 |
2.72% | 25.76% 16.65% |
| Median age in years |
35.3 | 32.1 |
| Income per capita 2001 dollars |
$25,800 | $21,225 |
| Household median income 2001 dollars |
$35,702 | $44,090 |
| Housing | National Average | Houston, TX |
| House purchase cost median home value - Q4/2004 |
$170,000 | $136,400 |
| Home appreciation 12 months ending Q4/2004 |
8% | 3% |
| Property tax rate annual tax per $1000 valuation |
$15.60 | $21.90 |
| Commute time one-way, in minutes |
19.4 | 25.6 |
| Economy | National Average | Houston, TX |
| Cost of Living index 100 = national average |
100.0 | 94.6 |
| Sales Tax Rate total local, county, and state sales taxes |
5.73% | 8.25% |
| Income Tax Rate total for $50,000 income |
4.58% | 0.00% |
