Moving to Houston? You will find all the practical information you need to know in our expat relocation guide.
Our guide was written by Patricia Sanderlin and last published on Friday 4th March 2011, it's the 2nd edition.
Houston is the 4th largest city within the United States, with about 2,2 million residents and over 596 square miles of land. It is named after Sam Houston, the first president of the Republic of Texas after leading the Texas army to win the war of independence against Mexico in 1836. Houston grew to the largest city within the great state of Texas, a very proud southern state in the United States. The city is commonly referred as Bayou City by locals due to the large bayou running through the city’s center. Houston is located approximately 30-35 miles north from the coastal city of Galveston and 180 miles south of Dallas/Ft.Worth.
Houston has a vibrant economy with the Port of Houston, one of the largest in the world and an important component to the city’s economic make up as it is a focal point of domestic and international trade, and a strong energy industry with an abundance companies tied to oil and gas. Houston also houses the Texas Medical Center which is the largest medical complex in the world with world-class hospitals and the NASA Johnson Space Center, which gives Houston its second nickname of space city.
…| Population | 2,25 million as of 1/1/2010 |
|---|---|
| Currency | US Dollars |
| Language | Primarily English but also Spanish with about 90 other languages spoken in the Houston area |
| Time zone | Central with daylight saving time being observed (GMT – 6) |
| Dialing code | (713), (281), (832), (469) |
| Temperature | Humid/tropical; warm throughout most of the year; average daily temperatures range from 60 degrees to 90 degrees Average Temperatures (High/Low) Winter — 63/42ºF Spring — 78/57ºF Summer — 92/72ºF Fall — 80/58ºF |
| Electrics | Standard North American (2 or 3 pronged plugs) |
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The full guide contains over 25 chapters of information covering all practical aspects of moving overseas; from fulfilling legal obligations through to choosing a home for your family. Written by expats, for expats, we do not give you the “official version”, we give you the “real version” and that’s exactly what you will need to have the best possible start to your new life in Houston. You can purchase our Houston guide by clicking on the links on the right-hand side of this page.
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