Here's To You, Austin, Texas

Think Texas is all cowboy hats and cattle? Think again. Now the 16th largest city in the country, Austin has a great reputation that stands apart from the rest of Texas' cities. Home to thousands of musicians, the city is considered the Live Music Capital of the World. Apart from great music, Austin also offers a thriving arts and film culture, amazing outdoor activities on the water or in one of our greenbelts, and the best BBQ and Tex-Mex food you have ever eaten.



#1 Market for Young Adults, Austin Business Journal, March 2010
#1 for Job Growth Potential, NewGeography.com, April 2009
#1 City for Job Growth, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, June 2009
#1 City in the U.S. for Best Economic Recovery, Forbes, March 2010
#1 City for a Career, based on growth, unemployment rates, average salaries, cost of living and commute, WomenCo., May 2009
#1 for Healthiest Housing Market, Builder Magazine, October 2009
One of the Ten Greenest Cities in the U.S., The Mother Nature Network, July 2009
One of the Eight Ideal Places for Foodies to Retire, Where to Retire, May/June 2009
2nd Fastest Growing Metropolitan Area between 2007 and 2008, U.S. Census Bureau, March 2009
#2 out of the nation’s top 40 economies, Businessweek, September 2009
#4 in the nation's top economic performers, as ranked in the Best Performing Index, The Milken Institute/Greenstreet Real Estate Partners, January 2009
#7 on the list of America's Top Tech Centers, American Cities Business Journals, May 2009
8th place on Best Places for Business and Careers, Forbes.com, March 2009
#9 on the American Fitness Index among ‘Fit’ cities, The American College of Sports Medicine, May 2009