On the world economic stage, Houston is a big player. It is the fourth largest city in the United States, with a population of more than two million, and a 10-county regional population of approximately 6.1 million people, the country’s fifth largest metropolitan region. With the most recent national census, Houston is the country’s second fastest growing major metro area and is now the most culturally diverse city in the country. Among its assets are a global population, a talented and productive workforce, a comparatively reasonable cost of living and a good quality of life. Urban expert Joel Kotkin touted Houston’s “successful 21st-century urbanism,” noting abundant opportunity due to lower taxes and inexpensive real estate relative to other major cities and a continued rise in white-collar, college-educated residents. In 2008, Houston was rated number one on Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Best Cities report, and The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times are only two of many national dailies recently reporting on Houston’s robust economy and growing profile as a leading 21st century city.
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