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Austin

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  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • City in Texas
  • 1,695 reviews
A+
Overall Niche Grade
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  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
    A-
  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 907,779. Austin is in Travis County and is one of the best places to live in Texas. Living in Austin offers residents a suburban 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
907,779

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$257,800
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$1,106
National
$949
Area Feel
Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    55%
  • Own
    45%
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Austin Rankings

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  • 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
      216
      283
    • Murder
      4
      6
    • Rape
      52
      41
    • Robbery
      110
      136
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      547
      500
    • Theft
      2,730
      2,043
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      229
      284
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    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Median Household Income
    $60,939
    National
    $55,322
    Children
    18%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      18%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      30%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      24%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      16%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      12%
      13%

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    Austin Reviews

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    "Keep Austin Weird" is the logo for Austin. This is what allows this big, diverse city to come together and forget their differences. Everyone can be themselves, which makes the experience great. The festivals that take place here in Austin are always fun for everyone. They always feature popular artists, have amazing food and invite friendly people to come out and enjoy the beautiful Austin view. Another amazing feature of Austin is the Texas state capital. It is one interesting place to visit and it is only in Austin!
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    I moved to Austin a year ago and I absolutely love it. The culture, diversity, and healthy focus of the town is inspiring and encouraging. I am a young adult who likes good night life, but also values health and fitness. Austin has everything that I need. It is also easy to meet people here. Everyone has shown to be very friendly and open hearted. Lastly, the town is very conscious of the planet and keeping our earth clean and pollution free. This is also of value to me. Grocery stores do not even use plastic bags. I am very grateful for my time here in Austin and look forward to spending many more years here!
    I moved to Austin about 5 years ago from Pennsylvania. It was just myself and my dog Daisy and we found a room mate online. I had heard so many positive things about Austin-- great higher education infrastructure, job opportunities, and community life! All of those are true. I started at a community college here and have progressed to being at the University of Texas at Austin. The culture here is about being happy, healthy, and having fun! With music festivals like Austin City Limits and a plethora of music venues there is always somewhere you can chill and catch some local tunes. The art and food are amazing as well. I love to swim in the local natural spring-fed swimming pool downtown called Barton Springs. One thing I would change about Austin is affordability. There is not much housing that is remotely affordable for students although there are several emerging programs that will hopefully change that.