According to the US Department of Commerce's Bureau of Economic Analysis, the average Houston resident made $36,852 in 2004, 12% over the national average. Personal income has grown 9.4% over the past 35 years, 25% over the national average.
Houston is an important center of science and industry:
- Houston is the world's largest manufacturer of petrochemicals
- The Port of Houston leads the world in international commerce
- Houston remains a crucial site for the building of oilfield equipment
- The Houston area has seen an increase in the engineering and manufacturing sectors
The Houston area is known for cutting-edge medicine:
A culturally lively city, Houston is home to the Rothko Chapel and has a thriving Theater District. NASA's Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center is also located in the city. In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Houston provided shelter to over 25,000 New Orleans evacuees.
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