The City
Austin is a city of growth, change, and innovation.
Austin's population nearly doubles every 20 years, and
thanks to the technology boom, Austin offers a high
quality of life combined with a moderate cost of living.
As we've grown, Austin has become a hub for games,
creativity, education, and green living. Austin boasts a
diverse labor force in its young, growing and talented
population. It's known as one of the most educated
cities in the nation; over 100,000 students are enrolled
at University of Texas Austin and six other Austin
colleges and universities. Austin is known as "The Live
Music Capital of the World" and has the most music
venues per capita of any city in the US. We also have a
thriving film, television, and art scene. Foodies love
Austin for the barbecue, local/organic specialty
markets, and blossoming food trailer culture! A variety
of retail options are available for shopaholics—from
sprawling malls to vintage dress shops to local artisans
along South Congress.
Austin is gorgeous! The weather is temperate, with an
average temperature of 68°F and over 300 days of
sunshine each year! We have a very active outdoor
culture that attracts runners, cyclists, rock-climbers,
kayakers, bikers, and more. With more than 200 parks and
countless swimming holes, waterfalls, and springs in
Austin, we have plenty of places to play. Austin is an
eclectic, vibrant community that celebrates creativity,
community, and diversity. You could live here for years
and never run out of new things to see and do!
Fun facts about Austin:
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Austin is the live music capital of the world with
over 100 live music venues in the city
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The City Limits music festival features 130 bands
in 3 days. SXSW is the world's leading music
industry event
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The average home price is $188,600, below the
national average
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Austin has no state or local personal income
taxes
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Austin attracts about 19 million visitors a
year
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Austin is home to North America's largest urban bat
population
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Austin's unofficial city slogan is "Keep Austin
Weird"
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Austin ranks first in Texas and sixth in the U.S.
in artists and musicians per capita
