An Up-Close Look at Living in Houston

AN UP-CLOSE LOOK AT LIVING IN HOUSTON HOUSTON AT A GLANCE Founded on August 30, 1836 by Augustus Chapman Allen and John Kirby Allen 4th most populous city in the country Approximately 2.1 million people in the city as of 2010 Over 90 languages are spoken in the greater Houston area X10 50,632 acres of parks across the city 10 20 30 40 50 (thousands) Covers 634 square miles O = 1 square mile 0000000 000000I 00000OD 0000000 Ranked 1st in U.S. cities where paychecks stretch the furthest, according to Forbes OND ONTE Named 1 of the 10 greenest cities in the U.S. in 2013 A CLOSER LOOK AT THE NUMBERS Median resident age is 32.1 32.1 64.2 Approximate median household income in 2011 was $42,877 Median gross rent in 2011 Was $808 $808 $1,616 $42,877 $85,754 10,772 apartment units are in the planning stages Approximate rental value is $0.95 per square foot $0.95 APARTMENTS AT ALTA HEIGHTS IN HOUSTON STUDIO 480 square feet Features a balcony, ample closet space, and a full bath 1-BEDROOM 703 square feet Separate living room and bedroom with windows 2-BEDROOM 985-989 square feet 2 bathrooms and 2 bedrooms separated by living space for privacy ALTA HEIGHTS FEATURES AND AMENITIES Granite countertops in kitchen and bathroom Stainless steel appliances Washer and dryer in every unit Environmentally-friendly construction and carpeting State-of-the-art fitness center on site Prime location off Heights Boulevard and Washington Avenue Residents can pay rent online Infographic provided by: Alta Heights A . L·T• A HEIGHTS www.altaheightsapts.com Sources: http://www.city-data.com/city/Houston-Texas.html http://www.houstontx.gov/abouthouston/houstonfacts.html http://www.chron.com/discoverhouston/article/Bag-the-brag-just-the-facts-about-Houston-4486795-php http://www.visithoustontexas.com/media/research/facts-and-figures/ http://www.poconnor.com/apartment_market_update/houston_11-13.html