Houston has long been considered one of the youngest, fastest-growing, and most diverse cities in the nation— one with no ethnic majority, where nearly one-in-four residents are foreign-born and more than 145 languages are spoken. A number of reports and analyses in recent years have named Houston among the most diverse cities in the U.S., often putting the Bayou City in the top spot. 

A true cultural mosaic, Houston boasts restaurants, shops, neighborhoods and festivals that reflect its many global influences. 

Once you decide Houston's for you, the real fun begins. You'll discover an extraordinarily large number of choices when it comes to housing, from trendy Downtown lofts to family-friendly suburban enclaves and near-town bungalows to master-planned communities. You can choose from a wealth of living options in every style, location and price range.

While affordability and job opportunities help draw folks to Houston, it's often the culture and the food that keeps them here! 

The city is home to one of the largest collections of top-rated museums in the nation, centered around the 19 institutions in the Houston Museum District. There you'll find the sprawling campus of the Museum of Fine Arts Houston and its collection of more than 70,000 works of art as well as the Houston Museum of Natural Science with its expansive paleontology hall and large collection of Egyptian mummies. 

Head downtown to the Theater District for performances from the city's five resident performing arts companies as well as a never-ending array of Broadway and other traveling shows. 

For foodies and those looking for a bit of nightlife, Houston's more than 11,000 establishments do not disappoint. Dig in to dim sum and pho in Chinatown or experience the flavors of India and South Asia in the Mahatma Ghandi District. James Beard Award-winning chefs await at acclaimed bistros in Montrose and Uptown while seafood abounds at the coastal eateries dotting the Clear Lake area. Craft cocktail bars, pubs and dance clubs are sprinkled across neighborhoods from Midtown to Memorial.