Austin, Texas is not a desert. It receives around 34 inches of rain per year, give or take, while a desert is generally defined as a region receiving less than 10 inches a year. Austin does have long, hot summers, and it’s not uncommon for no or almost no rain […]
Austin is known for its incredible music, delicious restaurants and food trucks, excellent university, and vibrant tech scene. It’s a city on the move, where people who love the outdoors, warm weather, and succulent BBQ flock to live. Is Austin worth going to? Haven to a fascinating blend of eclectic […]
Austin, Texas is an outdoor lover’s paradise and a super kid-friendly city, making it the perfect getaway for families with kids of all ages. Is Houston or Austin better for families? Is Austin or Houston Better? Considering the quality of living and camaraderie between these cities, Austin is better. The […]
Austin is smaller in terms of size and makeup than Los Angeles and is part of a larger Travis county. As part of the Texas Hill Country, Austin offers more space and outdoor activities. Los Angeles on the other hand has over 10 times as many residents as Austin and […]
In earlier phases of the pandemic, people took it as the perfect moment to uproot their lives to the newest boomtown. Many, particularly Californians, found a fit with Austin, enjoying the Texas weather and lower cost of living. Why are there so many Californians in Austin? Californians also are attracted […]
Check out these totally free things to do in Austin: View the Congress Bridge Bats. Explore Lady Bird Lake. Hike Mount Bonnell. Visit Waterfalls on Barton Creek Greenbelt. What part of Austin is most fun? Downtown The first stop for a powerhouse weekend of fun, downtown Austin is where you’ll […]
Compared to other cities of its size, Dallas is relatively inexpensive, with a cost of living below the national average. On the other hand, Austin is considerably more expensive, topping the cost of living in Dallas by more than 17%. And, compared to the national average, Austin is 30% more […]
Houston’s proximity to the Gulf of Mexico makes their heat feel hotter, whereas Austin’s inland location keeps it remarkably drier during those summer months. According to the latest statistics, Houston beats Austin in rainfall—48 inches of precipitation, versus Austin’s 33 inches. Is it better to live in Austin or Houston? […]
In 2020 Austin surpassed one million residents in Austin proper and over 2.2 million in the greater Austin area. Austin is significantly larger than Denver, spanning over 272 square miles. Is Austin or Denver bigger population? Austin is the fourth largest city in Texas, while Denver is the largest in […]
Austin has a reputation for being a bit quirky, to put it mildly. An association of local businesses even used the promotional slogan “Keep Austin Weird” for a while, which shows you how seriously that reputation is taken. Why is Austin considered weird? The origins of Austin’s unique culture have […]
High housing costs, high tax rates, and strict regulations have made it challenging to live, work, and do business in the area. More tech companies are opting to move operations to Texas and other states with lower costs of living and more-favorable tax laws. Why are all the companies moving […]
According to MoveHub, Austin is only the 55th most-hipster city on the planet. The international relocation site created its “Hipster Index” using five data points: vegan eateries, coffee shops, tattoo studios and vintage boutiques per 100,000 city residents. The study looked at 446 cities across 20 countries. Is Austin Texas […]
The Census Bureau reports that the average salary for Austin residents is $75,752. However, to stick to the rule of spending only 30% on your monthly income on rent, you will need an income of $60,760 to live comfortably in a one bedroom apartment. What salary do you need to […]
For now at least, Austin’s share of the nation’s venture capital, tech startups and revenues pales next to the Bay Area. But it is rising, thanks in good part to Silicon Valley. Meta, formerly Facebook, is leasing 33 floors in what will soon be the city’s tallest building. Is Austin […]
According to an analysis done by Zillow, people moving to Austin in 2020 were most often coming from San Francisco, San Jose, or Los Angeles. Although original Austinites don’t seem too on board with the idea of an L.A. invasion, the fiction doesn’t seem too far from fact. Is Austin […]