Reasons to Live and Work in Austin:
Austin is the capitol of the State of Texas. Located in the central part of the state, it is in a region of Texas known as the Hill Country.
See more information at the Austin Chamber of Commerce for the latest figures.
What better balance can a city offer than being both the 'Best Place for Business and Careers' and the 'Live Music Capital of the World'? Austin pleases all in rankings ranging from 'Best City for Relocating Families' to 'Best Cities for Singles'. Other assessments consistently recognize the region as among the most inventive, creative, wired, rockin', educated, fit and loved.
* Affordable and diverse neighborhoods, from urban lofts to hill country estates
* A climate made for outdoor enjoyment and recreation nearly year round
* Many professional and amateur sports venues and events
* More fine restaurants and clubs per capita than any other U.S. city
* A lush environment highlighted by parks, lakes and trails
* A creative culture that supports the arts, music and the theater
* Year-round festivals and celebrations for people of all ages
Source: Austin Chamber of Commerce
Cost of Living Index, 2nd Quarter 2006
Source: ACCRA
Average Home Price, Middle Management Housing, 2006
Note: The subject home type is a single-family dwelling model with approximately 2,200 sq.ft., 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, family room (or equivalent) and 2-car garage. Surveyed homes and neighborhoods are typical for corporate middle-management transferees. Where Coldwell Banker reports multiple submarkets for a metro, the price indicated is an unweighted average of the reported submarkets.
Source: Coldwell Banker
