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Best Places to Live in Houston, Texas

Ranked #2 Most Irritation Prone Cities
Ranked #4 Where to Live to Avoid a Natural Disaster (Highest Risk)
Ranked #6 Hurricane Hotspots
Ranked #9 Most Congested Cities
Ranked #9 Americas Manliest Cites 2011

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Population:2,258,994
Pop. Change:16%
State: Texas
Metro Area: Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown Metro Area
County: Harris County
City:Houston
Zip Code:77036, 77251, ... 189 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about Houston, Texas

As of 2011, Houston's population is 2,258,994 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 15.63 percent.

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The median home cost in Houston is $130,500. Home appreciation the last year has been -1.53 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Houston's cost of living is 12.30% Lower than the U.S. average.

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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.

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The unemployment rate in Houston is 8.00 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Positive. Houston jobs have Increased by 1.66 percent.

Average Commute time is 29 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Houston's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

 • Newly Listed Homes
 • Most Expensive Listing
 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes