Austin, TX

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Austin is a busy city with a mix of culture, food, and outdoor activities that brings in many new people each year. Located around Lady Bird Lake, the south side is nice for walks, especially in the hot Texas summer. Food lovers will be happy—Austin has some of the best food in the U.S., from barbecue places to fine dining. The environment here is friendly, with many people focusing on fitness, and you often see locals running, biking, and walking their dogs. However, this personal vibe can sometimes make it hard to meet people if you're new, but joining local groups or clubs can help you connect. Be ready for some challenges, like the visible homeless population that can feel overwhelming at times. Public transportation is okay, but many people find biking and walking to be better options. The cost of living is generally reasonable, especially with the growing tech industry attracting newcomers. If you are thinking about visiting or staying longer, don't miss the busy downtown and... interesting neighborhoods like SoCo. Just remember, summers can be very hot, so drink enough water while you explore!

  • 1.0m people live here
  • Area: 791km²
A view of a city from across a river

Good Things in Austin

Hobby

Beach Volleyball
Museum
⚽️ Soccer
🎾 Tennis
🏀 Basketball
🏁 Karting
🏃 Running
🏈 American Football
🏊 Swimming
🏋️ Gym Infrastructure
🏌️Golf
🏐 Volleyball
🏓 Table Tennis
🏹 Archery
🛹 Skateboard
🥾 Hiking
🧗 Climbing

Culture

Diversity Inclusiveness
🎭 Culturally Inclusive
🏘️ Collectivism society
👩 Women Safety
🧫 Multicultural Friendliness
🪩 Vibrant Nightlife

General

Education Hub
High Quality Of Life
☀️ Stable Climate
⚡️ Electricity Infrastructure
⛱️ Great for Leisure
🏢 Startup Hub
🏥 Medical Infrastructure
👶 Family Friendly
📰 Media Freedom
🗣️ English Friendly
😁 Happy City
🚗 Easy to commute
🚨 General Safety
🚶‍♂️‍➡️ Pedestrian Friendly
🛜 Internet Access
🥗 Safe food
🥷 Low Crime

Cost of living in Austin

Cost of Living (Couple)

$3256.59
Approximate cost for a couple including groceries, rent, transportation and lifestyle costs

Cost of Living (Family)

$7150.35
Approximate cost for a family including groceries, rent, transportation, lifestyle costs and parenting fee for one child

Cost of Living (1 Person)

$2185.77
Approximate cost for a single person including groceries, rent, transportation and lifestyle costs

Popular things to do in Austin

French Legation State Historic Site

San Marcos Street 802, Austin

Texas State History Museum

North Congress Avenue 1800, Austin

Barton Springs Pool

Mexic-Arte Museum

Congress Avenue 419, Austin

The Contemporary Austin - Jones Center on Congress Avenue;The Contemporary Austin - Jones Center

Congress Avenue 700, Austin

French Legation Museum

San Marcos Street 802, Austin

Blanton Museum of Art

East Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard 200, Austin

Texas Military Forces Museum

West 35th Street 2200, Austin

Austin Public Library - Austin History Center

Guadalupe Street 810, Austin

Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum

Red River Street 2313

Austin’s Park N Pizza

North Interstate Highway 35 Service Road 16231, Pflugerville

Neill-Cochran House Museum

San Gabriel Street 2310, Austin

Harry Ransom Center

West 21st Street 300, Austin

O. Henry Museum

East 5th Street 409, Austin

Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum;Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum

Texas Music Museum

San Marcos Street 1011

Texas Toy Museum and Arcade

Congress Avenue 314 1/2, Austin

Stark Center for Physical Culture and Sports

East 23rd Street, North End Zone, Suite 5.700 403, Austin

Republic of Texas History Center

San Marcos Street 810, Austin

Frate Barker Path

Eanes History Center

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