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Austin

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  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • City in Texas
  • 1,922 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      B-
    4. Nightlife
      A+
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      A-
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      B-
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      A-
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    Austin is a city in Texas with a population of 916,906. Austin is in Travis County and is one of the best places to live in Texas. Living in Austin offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Austin there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Austin and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Austin are highly rated.
    About Austin...
    Population
    916,906

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $285,900
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,165
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      55%
    • Own
      45%
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    Austin Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

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    • Public Schools
    • Private Schools
    • Colleges

      Crime & Safety

      Crime & Safety
      C
      Based on violent and property crime rates.
      Violent Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      National
      • Assault
        193.1
        282.7
      • Murder
        3.3
        6.1
      • Rape
        80.9
        40.7
      • Robbery
        104.9
        135.5
      Property Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      National
      • Burglary
        467.4
        500.1
      • Theft
        2,729.6
        2,042.8
      • Motor Vehicle Theft
        260.8
        284

      Residents

      Diversity
      A+
      Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
      Age
      • <10 years
        13%
      • 10-17 years
        8%
      • 18-24 years
        11%
      • 25-34 years
        22%
      • 35-44 years
        16%
      • 45-54 years
        12%
      • 55-64 years
        10%
      • 65+ years
        8%
      Education Levels
      National
      • Master's degree or higher
        18%
        12%
      • Bachelor's degree
        31%
        19%
      • Some college or associate's degree
        23%
        29%
      • High school diploma or equivalent
        16%
        28%
      • Less than high school diploma
        11%
        13%

      Working in Austin

      Jobs
      A-
      Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
      Median Household Income
      $63,717
      National
      $55,322
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      Austin Reviews

      1,922 reviews
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      Austin is a great city! Compared to places like Los Angles, Austin really has character and even the surrounding Austin cities (Round Rock, Georgetown, Cedar Park, etc.) have something to offer. Both main school districts (RRISD & AISD) are pretty good, downtown is packed with stuff to do and really Austin has plenty of places and people that make it special. I will say that as Austin grows and becomes much more metropolitan it loses some of what makes it "weird", but if you can find those key places that retain charm, it's a fantastic place to live.
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      Austin is a city with festive music and exciting events all the time. There are numerous parks where people can hang out, throw a Frisbee, picnic, and hammock. There are also so many opportunities to go paddle-boarding, rock climbing, and hike in the green belt. Downtown you can grab a snow cone or some fantastic food from so many different restaurants! There are plenty of nice neighborhoods with good schools to live in. You might have to fight a little traffic to get to work but overall Austin is worth living in because of all the benefits! It’s an amazing city!
      Austin is very welcoming and when the weather is nice, Austin is a great place to go hiking, kayaking, paddle boarding, and hiking. There's so much to explore around Austin! The people in Austin are nice as well. The parks have plenty of people and dogs everywhere. If you're in Austin for a good time in the nightlife, West 6th as well as dirty 6th has given me a great time with my family and friends allowing me to make new friends while out having fun, sipping on drinks or taking shots! Overall, Austin is a city to visit for a wholesome time with family and friends.