Why Houston?

Houston is one of the greatest cities in the world. The economy is strong, the culture is diverse, and the quality of life is spectacular. It all combines to make this the perfect place to live and do business. From energy to health care and aerospace to information technology, the Houston region offers a strong infrastructure to support these growing industries plus a thriving innovation landscape to launch the next generation of companies. Add in a highly trained and skilled workforce and you have the makings of one of the nation’s strongest economies.

What are the opportunities that exist in Houston?

Houston has grown beyond its founding 185 years ago, and has expanded to be more than just the Energy Capital of the World.

Houston is home to the largest medical center in the world and a global hub for medical device manufacturing, pharmaceuticals and health research.

Houston has the largest port in the U.S. for foreign tonnage, a rapidly growing and internationally recognized innovation ecosystem, and Houston remains the center for manned space-flight at the NASA Johnson Space Center and most recently, Houston is home to one of the world’s only truly urban commercial spaceports.

What started as a trading post on the banks of the Buffalo Bayou has evolved into the global capital for energy, life sciences, manufacturing, logistics and aerospace and aviation.

How are the schools in Houston?

As you would expect in a city the size of Houston, educational opportunities and options are abundant and varied. Within the nine-county greater metropolitan area, there are more than 60 school districts, dozens of state-approved charter schools, and roughly 200 private schools from which to choose. The Houston Independent School District (Houston ISD) is the largest public school district in Texas and the seventh largest in the nation. From day care and preschools to community colleges and nationally ranked universities, Houston possesses a full range of educational opportunities for all ages.

The Houston region has more than 40 two-year community colleges and four-year universities, including three Tier 1 universities: Rice University, University of Houston and the nearby Texas A&M University in College Station. Houston-area colleges and universities educate nearly 430,000 students and graduate more than 100,000 students annually.

What are the healthcare options in Houston?

Ask Houstonians what they like most about living in Houston, and chances are, one of the things they’ll mention is quality medical care. From the world-renowned Texas Medical Center south of downtown to fine community hospitals in outlying areas, Houston boasts medical facilities and expertise second to none. The city’s hospitals are routinely ranked among the best in the nation, and many Houston doctors and surgeons are considered number one in their fields.

What is there to do in Houston?

Houston is luring more residents from around the globe drawn by its mix of cultural amenities, world-class restaurants, diverse communities and a low cost of living.

Here, you’ll find the perfect mix of Southern hospitality and urban sophistication; of hole-in the-wall hot spots and cutting-edge culinary prowess; of big business and unbreakable entrepreneurial spirit. The Bayou City also boasts a number of waterways and public parks, making it a verdant hub for those who wish to live an active lifestyle.

Houston is also a major-league sports town where fans can cheer for a variety of professional, semi-pro, and collegiate teams year-round. Get into the action with the 2017 World Series Champion Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park or score a touchdown with the Texans at NRG Stadium, the world’s first retractable-roof NFL stadium. Grab courtside seats to see the two-time world-champion Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. BBVA Stadium, home of the Dynamo and the Dash, hosts numerous soccer matches throughout the year. Other annual professional sporting events include the Houston Open and the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo—the world’s largest.