As the fourth-largest city in the nation, Houston, Texas, is known for its professional sports teams, space program and affordable real estate. In fact, the real estate in this culture-filled metropolis is among the cheapest in cities of similar size. With so much to offer at such a nice price, you may find yourself agreeing with the city’s citizens that it doesn't get much better than this.
Houston, Texas, is a city with many sides: big business, the arts, culture, and family all join together in this amazing city. The city has everything in it you could possibly ask for: great weather, a great night life, superb schools; who would not want to invest in Houston real estate?
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| Population 1,953,631 | Median Age 30.9 yrs | Household Size: 2.67 |
| Avg Commute: 27.4 min | Avg Income $36,616 | Avg Home Value: $79,300 |
| July High: 93.6°F | January Low: 43.2°F | |
Houston Real Estate
No matter what your housing needs are, Houston has an answer. Are you looking for a cozy single-family home? Then you have many properties to choose from. To buy a home the price ranges from as much as 9.5 million (even though there are more pricey homes not on the regular listings) to around 20,000, leaving something for everyone’s price range. Renting or leasing also has a large price range. If you are looking for a home with acreage, your choices in price are just as broad. You can find an affordable home with a lot of acreage, or an expensive home with a little, or if you have the funds, you can easily find both.
There are many homes newly built in the Houston area as well. Or are you looking for a lovely loft or high-rise home? Your choices range from in the millions to around $1,000 depending on the apartment and if you are buying or leasing. Or possibly you are looking for a lot to build your dream home on? You can pay over $4 million for a little over two acres, or you can pay a little over $400 for 0.22 acres.
Your choices in Houston are endless, and in such a great city, you will be sure to find something to fit your taste. Houston is a large city though, and it would be a good idea to find a Realtor to help you find a home in an area that would fit you or your family. You can get a hold of a Houston real estate agent on one of the many Web sites that are offered for the area.
By Samantha Southwell
A REALTOR® is a real estate professional who is a member of the National Association of REALTORS®



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