REASONS TO LIVE IN AND LOVE AUSTIN
Austin is a city with heart and soul. It brims with both southern tradition and quirky eccentricity. The area is politically charged and culturally rich. A high tech city meets a low key, college town. Far from ordinary, it's the kind of place where you check your worries at the city limits sign, trade in suits for something a bit more casual and prepare for experiences you'll find only in Austin. Below is a listing of recent acknowledgements and accolades that Austin has received.
ECONOMY
- Austin is one of the top 6 most affordable
- Forbes Magazine ranks Austin #1 4 years in a row!
- One of the best run cities in America
- Austin tops 10 best-performing cities list
- Austin's economy ranked No. 1 in the country
- ULI ranks Austin in its top 10 real estate markets
- Austin ranks in top 10 as a 'digital city'
- Austin ranks high in livability for millenials
- Business Insider ranks Austin the 9th most innovative city
EDUCATION
- The University of Texas ranks 45th in academic reputation among the top national universities and 13th among the public schools. Click here
- At the graduate level, 43 University of Texas Programs rank in the top 10 nationally and 51 others rank in the top 25. Click here
FOOD / ENTERTAINMENT
- 2013 Austin Chronicle 'Best of Austin' Food Awards
- 8TH best vegetarian-friendly large city
- Food Truck Guide
- Austin is a foodie town
- Check out Austin's best Steakhouses
- Man vs. Food visits Austin check out his favorite eats
Life Style
America's best Hipster Neighborhood-East Austin