Houston Area Facts and Links

Houston Facts

4th Largest US city
2009 population 2,257,926
3rd largest city for Hispanic population
Median family income $40,443/yr
1850 population 2,396
Area of 600 square miles
Elevation 43 ft
Founded in 1836
Jan. average high 63.3
Jan. average low 45.2
July average high 93.6
July average low 75.3
Average rainfall 54�/yr
Energy capital of the world. Five of the six super major energy companies have a base in Houston.
Home to 24 Fortune 500 companies.
Third largest airport in the United States.
The Port of Houston ranks first in the US for international commerce.
Home of the famous Texas medical center that employees over 73,000 people.

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