Houston is making news again not just for healthy economy and housing, it is much more than that. We should be happy and plenty to smile about…literally! Here is snapshot of the article published in this week’s chronicle.

Houston No.2 Happiest City
If you haven’t heard, Houston was named as the No. 2 city on the list of happiest major metros in the U.S. According to a recent Harris Poll, 33 percent of Americans are considered to be “very happy,” and the findings of the poll indicate that location and happiness have a strong connection. We came so close in beating Dallas/Fort Worth which took the No. 1 spot.

Some of the areas in which Houston respondents scored high in terms of happiness, meaning that they “strongly/somewhat agreed,” include:

– Their relationships with friends
– Positive relationships with family members
– Being generally happy with their lives
– Being optimistic about the future

Click here to see all responses and to find out what other cities made the list: Harris Poll

Houston-America’s Next Great Global City
More excitement about Houston came in the form of a Forbes’ article that was published on Wednesday entitled, “A map of America’s future: Where growth will be over the next decade.” In the article, Houston was called the capital of the Third Coast, and that “by 2023 Houston will be widely acknowledged as America’s next great global city.”

The article discusses the diverse economy we have here in Houston, and the fact that “the Third Coast has a concentration of energy jobs five times the national rate, and those jobs have an average annual salary of $100,000.”

Houston definitely has a diverse and thriving economy that is fueled by the energy boom. It has long earned its recognition as the energy capital of the world, so it is not surprising that Forbes’ is now giving Houston the distinction of being America’s next great global city.

The August issue of the Greater Houston Partnership’s “Economy at a Glance,” points to three specific factors that are driving the Houston economy: “oil and gas exploration, U.S. economic growth and international trade.” These factors continue to play an important role in the surge of relocation activity to the Houston area, and are making Houston an easier sell than ever before.

As Houston continues to grab the national spotlight, we should continue to see smiling faces among our inhabitants. Houston is not just one of the friendliest cities in America, but is now among the happiest.

Click here to read the full article.

About Vijaianand Thirnageswaram

I am a Proud Realtor of Texas, trying to guide and help clients to find their dream home and educate them to buy them for right price. I am also a Candidate for CFP who has more financial knowledge which allows me share and educate clients in any financial decision making process.

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