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Houston is a thriving city with world-class attractions, family-friendly adventures and every big-city convenience. It's a global titan in space research and an international leader in the energy industry and petroleum exploration. Manufacturing, transportation and healthcare also power the city’s diverse economy.
Our Houston communities are exceptional and rich in amenities. We build new homes outside the city, where peace is abundant in your affordable home and everything you want is a short drive away. When LGI Homes is your Houston builder, premium add-ons, smart home features and an entire suite of high-end extras are yours on us!
Continue reading for answers to frequently asked questions about our homes, community and the area.
According to HoustonTX.gov, Houston was founded by two brothers, J.K. and A.C. Allen, on August 30th in 1836. The brothers founded the city shortly after the Texas War for Independence, naming it after General Sam Houston, a hero of the war.
Wikipedia states that Houston is classified as a subtropical climate, with tropical influences; it’s humid. According to Visit Houston, the city allows residents to enjoy an outdoor lifestyle; average temperatures are between 41 degrees Fahrenheit and 94 degrees Fahrenheit. In a sentence, Houston can be described as a city with mild year-round temperatures.
Houston, the largest city in Texas and the fourth-largest city in the United States is in Harris County, the most populous county in Texas. Small portions of the city extend into Fort Bend and Montgomery counties. Learn more about Harris County by visiting Visit Houston.
Houston is home to several attractions that offer fun and entertainment for the entire family. The Houston Zoo, Space Center Houston, Houston Museum of Natural Science, Houston Arboretum and Nature Center, The Chocolate Bar, Discovery Green Park, The Health Museum, Hermann Park and The Galleria are a few of many family-friendly attractions in the Houston area.
According to Skytrax, Houston has two international airports. Both George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), Houston's largest airport, located at 2800 N. Terminal Rd., and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), located at 7800 Airport Blvd., serve international passengers.
Major corporations have made Houston their home, bringing many jobs and economic perks to the city and its residents. According to Forbes, the Houston metropolitan area ranks third among U.S. metropolitan areas with 24 Fortune 500 companies. Phillips 66, Sysco, ConocoPhillips, Plains GP Holdings, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, MRG energy, Waste Management, Halliburton, Westlake Chemical, CenterPoint Energy, Baker Hughes and Targa Resources are some of Houston’s Fortune 500 companies. View a list of all 24 Fortune 500 companies in the Houston Metropolitan area.
Houston has the largest port on the Gulf Coast, the Port of Houston. The Port of Houston is one of the largest ports in the country and consists of a 50-mile-long complex of public and private facilities. In terms of foreign tonnage, the Port of Houston is the busiest port in the United States.
