Houston Education Directory
Houston is situated in the State of Texas and ranks as the 4th largest city in the United States with 2.2 million residents. Houston embraces multiculturalism, with an estimated 50 percent of its population born outside the United States. It is a vibrant city with a humid subtropical climate. The average winter temperature is 63°F and the median summer temperature is 93°F. Houston boasts the renowned Museum and Theater Districts, 337 parks and many cultural and sporting events. There are in excess of 60 post-secondary educational institutions in Houston. Houston’s economy is based on industrial sectors, such as manufacturing, energy, the Port of Houston and health care research at the acclaimed Texas Medical Center.
