2022 Best Cities to Live in the Austin Area

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  Rating 4.2 out of 5  2,425 reviews

Current Resident: Austin is such a friendly city. It has a wide variety of people engaged in different cultural and artistic expressions. It has a great community for raising children. There is a nice blend of hippie and southern hospitality. The cost of living has gone up significantly and the traffic is almost impossible to get through during peak hours. It is growing fast but hopefully it doesn’t lose its charm. Honestly, it’s getting a bit too packed for me but I appreciate how people are doing their thing here and there is space for an alternative lifestyle. I wish there were mountains and an ocean nearby but the lake and the hiking is enjoyable. Barton Springs and other swimming holes make summer more manageable with the heat and humidity. There are great climbing gyms, parks, and the food is incredible! Austin is a foodie city with an array of options. There is always something happening related to music with two big festivals happening annually. There is something for everyone here!... Read 2,425 reviews

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• Population 944,658

• City in Texas

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  Rating 4.3 out of 5  414 reviews

Current Resident: I've lived in Round Rock nearly my entire life and I've loved it. I've made so many amazing friends over the years, attended wonderful schools, and lived in a great neighborhood. We're right next to the city of Austin, and downtown Round Rock is also a great place to visit. I've spent multiple nights throughout high school studying at the public library and going out to dinner at their lovely restaurants. Downtown is especially great during the holidays, when they put up this huge Christmas tree and hang lights everywhere. I think Round Rock is a great place to live and I'm so happy I've grown up here.... Read 414 reviews

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• Population 117,735