Greenspoint is known as one of the dangerous neighborhoods in Houston. A lot of crime happens here, such as murders and robbery. A thing I like about Greenspoint is that there is a lot of stores around the area. What are the bad neighborhoods in Houston? Top 10 Bad Neighbourhoods in Houston Sunnyside. Sunnyside is […]

Despite it’s location in the Gulf Coast’s petrochemical corridor, Houston finished two spots above than Dallas. The city also placed better in the environment category, which includes air quality, greenhouse gas emissions, urban heat island effect, water quality and others. Which is the greenest city in Texas? AustinA recent study by WalletHub ranks Austin as […]

Best celebrity hot spots in Houston, TX Z on 23 Rooftop. 0.5 mi. 134 reviews. Cidercade Houston. 0.9 mi. 145 reviews. The Spot Lounge & Bar. 2.8 mi. $ Lounges. 77 Degrees Rooftop. 1.5 mi. 144 reviews. Color Factory. 4.0 mi. 144 reviews. The Alley Kat Bar & Lounge. 2.1 mi. Lost & Found. 1.4 […]

6 Best Trees to Plant in Houston Nuttall Oak. If you are interested in large trees, the Nuttall oak (pictured above) is a red oak that is native to the Houston area. Drake Elm. Drake (Chinese) elm. Mandarin Orange. Redbud. Southern Magnolia. Mexican Fan Palm. What zone is Houston for planting trees? Zone 9aThe USDA […]

Job Market Houston, TX Austin, TX Current Unemployment 8.0% 5.1% Future Job Growth 30.9% 47.0% Recent Job Growth -5.6% -3.3% 3 Yr. Job Growth -3.8% 1.7% Does Houston have a good job market? Job Market Index Houston has a less healthy job market than similarly sized metro areas. Does Houston have a lot of job […]

For all the boosterish rhetoric about our diversified economy, greater Houston’s economic success continues to heavily rely on the international consumption of oil. As of earlier this year, the energy industry, dominated by oil and gas, drove a third of the region’s GDP and directly employed a quarter million workers. Does Texas economy depend on […]

Thankfully, Houston is within close proximity to some of Texas’ top swimming holes. From natural spring-fed pools to rivers to lakes, one dip is all you need to ward off the blistering summer heat. Can you swim in Houston beaches? People can still use a beach under a water quality advisory, as long as local […]

Here you go: The Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) contains nine Texas counties: Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Montgomery and Waller. 124 incorporated cities and 33 census designated places are located within these counties. What cities are included in the Houston metro area? Communities Houston (2,325,502) The Woodlands (116,278) Sugar […]

After briefly serving as the capital of the Texas Republic in the late 1830s, Houston grew steadily into a regional trading center for the remainder of the 19th century. What cities have been the capital of Texas? Republic of Texas Washington-on-the-Brazos, Texas, March 1, 1836 to March 17, 1836. Harrisburg, Texas, March 21 to April […]

Houston crime rates are 95% higher than the national average. Violent crimes in Houston are 170% higher than the national average. In Houston, you have a 1 in 20 chance of becoming a victim of crime. Houston is safer than 3% of the cities in the United States. Is Houston Texas a bad area? Though […]

The Houston MSA is home to the nation’s fourth-largest Hispanic/Latino population at more than 2.7 million. What is the dominant race in Houston? The 5 largest ethnic groups in Houston, TX are White (Hispanic) (31.2%), White (Non-Hispanic) (23.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (22.4%), Other (Hispanic) (12.9%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (6.47%). 48.8% of the households […]

The coldest temperature ever recorded at George Bush Intercontinental Airport was 7 °F (−14 °C) on December 23, 1989. Elsewhere, the temperature in Houston dropped to 5 °F (−15 °C) on January 18, 1930. What is the coldest it has ever been in Houston TX? The National Weather Service has a forecast low of 10 […]

The Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) contains nine Texas counties: Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Montgomery and Waller. 124 incorporated cities and 33 census designated places are located within these counties. What counties make up Houston? The Houston-Galveston-Brazoria Consolidated Metropolitan Statistical Area (Houston CMSA) consists of eight counties: Brazoria, Chambers, […]

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, it’s no wonder that Houston is a popular international destination. What Houston is known for? Since […]

Houston-area suburbs Cinco Ranch in Katy, Sugar Land and The Woodlands are the top three places to live in Houston for 2020, according to a new report from the data education website Niche. What is the best area to live in Houston TX? Here is a list of the top 15 suburb areas to consider […]