Austin
- City in Texas
City
Austin
- grade AOverall Grade
- City in Texas
- Rating 4.2 out of 5 2,297 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade A minus
- Crime & Safetygrade C
- Housinggrade B minus
- Nightlifegrade A
- Good for Familiesgrade A
- Diversitygrade A+
- Jobsgrade A minus
- Weathergrade B+
- Cost of Livinggrade C+
- Health & Fitnessgrade A minus
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A minus
- Commutegrade A minus
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$337,400
National
$217,500Median Rent
$1,280
National
$1,062Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
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Austin Rankings
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Top Public Schools Serving Austin
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault245national 282.7
- Murder3.2national 6.1
- Rape54.2national 40.7
- Robbery98.5national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary440.5national 500.1
- Theft2,962.9national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft307.1national 284
Residents
Working in Austin
Jobs
grade A minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$71,576
National
$62,843Similar Places
Austin Reviews
Rating 4.2 out of 5 2,297 reviews
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Austin is a fairly large and rapidly growing city with quite a lot of sprawl. There is a TON to do here both indoors and outdoors with some great museums, lots of live music, fantastic variety of great food, and both unique and cookie-cutter shopping. There are a lot of beautiful hill country hiking and camping options here and some really cool water spots but if you can't handle the summer heat (June-September), or the winter cool (December-February), then you'll be moving from air conditioned bubble to bubble and just wishing you were outdoors. The heat is really bad and we get some intense summer thunderstorms. The early spring and late fall are GORGEOUS though! Traffic is insane and you will hate driving anywhere, but public transportation isn't a great option here unless you have time to spare or live near everything you need to access. Gentrification is strong. The growth definitely has it's positives and negatives. Fun city though!
Austin is a great city for both young and older people to live in. The tacos are amazing, there are music festivals every year, and UT Austin's football is insane! Also, I've been able to visit many local parks with my family in Austin with splendid views, thanks to our regular sunny weather throughout the year. Even though I've only been an Austinite for 3 years, I already see why so many people want to move here. Despite all these perks, Austin could improve on its water and electric systems. During the dangerous cold front in February 2021, thousands of people in Austin and around Texas had to spend a week without water and electricity at 20-40 degrees F. Many of the power companies reassured us that we would be fine, but in reality, they didn't want to spend extra money on ensuring our safety, causing several deaths in addition to a global pandemic.
Austin Texas is a city that has become a true metroplex over the last ten years and includes all of Travis & Williamson Counties and cities including Round Rock, Pflugerville, Westlake, Manor, Leander, Cedar Park, and Liberty Hill.(to name a few). The Austin area has a thriving economy, warm and accepting population, and a culture that places community with a focus on individuality at its core. Sought out by technology, scientific, and business for it’s highly educated residents, Austin also possesses the States flagship University (UofTX Austin) which adds to the cities energy. Austin is the capital of Texas and is a hotbed for State and Federal governmental careers. The city is a wonderful combination of Urban, urban/suburban, Suburban, and rural areas that mesh well with each other and allow Austinites to live and experience many lifestyles within a short drive. Cost of living is expensive but so are salaries so most people live comfortably. Austin is a great place!