AUSTIN, TX. – Thanks to a recent article from U.S. News & World Report we know that Austin is the second most popular city in the United States for relocation.
Their report confirms what Austin residents have already known, especially since the city continues to have roughly 100 people move here every day.
Population Increased To 1.8 Million during 5 Year Period
If you’re a longtime Austin Texas local you know that the city has seen huge population growth over the last 10 years.
For example: during the period of 2010 to 2014 Austin Texas had 8.86 net migration, and our population expanded to 1.8 million.
Some of the reasons for Austin becoming a huge destination for relocation include a blossoming tech community which has had many comparisons to Silicon Valley, a median annual salary of $48,150, and a still affordable median home price of $240,000.
The other cities in Texas that rank behind Austin for highest annual salaries, median home prices and quality of life include Houston, San Antonio, Alamo City and the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Why Relocate To Austin Texas?
Besides affordable homes and a booming jobs market, Austin continues to remain one of the most popular cities for relocation in the United States because we have also offer a wide variety of things to do every month, and on a regular basis including events like the Austin City Music Festival, South by Southwest (SXSW).
There’s also a wide variety of recreational options in Austin including: the Austin Zoo, Swimming Holes, Texas Paintball, Schlitterbahn Park, Lake Austin Riverboats and more!
If you’ve been thinking about relocating to Austin, or are interested in learning more about homes for sale in the area, contact the Kent Redding Group today by calling us at (512) 306-1001 or click here to connect with us online.
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