About Houston

The largest city in Texas and the fourth largest in the United States, Houston is an international port of commerce and a leading business city. Home to 18 Fortune 500 companies, Houston also leads the nation in new business growth. Year after year, Houston’s 4.8 million residents start more new companies than the residents of any other major city.

Founded in 1836, Houston is known today for its high quality of life. Houston has the second lowest cost of living and most affordable housing among major American cities. The city has more than 500 major cultural institutions, including the Museum District, located only 10 minutes from downtown, and the Theatre District, ranking second only to New York City for the number of theatre seats in a concentrated downtown area.