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  • City in Texas
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Austin

#19 in Best Cities for Young Professionals in America
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A minus
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      A minus
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Austin is a city in Texas with a population of 944,658. Austin is in Travis County and is one of the best places to live in Texas. Living in Austin offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Austin there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Austin and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Austin are above average.
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    Population
    944,658
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $381,400
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,415
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      55%
    • Own
      45%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      331.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      7.8
      6.1
    • Rape
      54.8
      40.7
    • Robbery
      97.5
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      468
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,425.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      406.6
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      22%
    • 35-44 years
      17%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      9%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      21%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      34%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      21%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      14%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      9%
      11%
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    Working in Austin

    Jobs
    A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $78,965
    National
    $69,021
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