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As of 2010, Houston's population is 2,235,760 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 14.44 percent.
The median home cost in Houston is $156,120. Home appreciation the last year has been -4.61 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Houston's cost of living is 8.90% Lower than the U.S. average.
Houston public schools spend $4,568 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 15.8 students per teacher in Houston.
The unemployment rate in Houston is 8.00 percent(U.S. avg. is 10.20%). Recent job growth is Negative. Houston jobs have Decreased by 2.52 percent.
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Houston-Conservative: I have lived in Houston my entire life and I have to say the political atmosphere is starting to wear on me. I understand that inner city Houston tends to be a mix of... (read more)
Over Worked Police: It seems like crime is becoming so bad in Houston that police officers assume everyone is a criminal and treat innocent citizens like we are all carrying weapons. ... (read more)
Crime: Houston is one of the worst crime cities in America. That sanctuary city policy is really working! Let's add more gangbangers, drug dealers, welfare wonks and... (read more)
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