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Austin, TX

The capital of Texas is Austin, home to the University of Texas. The city is known for its environmental awareness, and the economy is propelled by industries such as information technology, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. The community embraces a “Keep Austin Weird” slogan that promotes eccentricity and diversity, and one of many annual events staged each year is a South by Southwest Music Festival.

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Affordable Places To Live In Austin

Median Household Income

^$68,550

Median Home Value

^$318,233

Housing Affordability Index

95

Percent of Adult Population with 401(k)

17.20^%

Affordable Places to Live

The Cost Of Living Diaries: Moving From Austin, TX, to the Suburbs of DC
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Education & Career Opportunities In Austin

Unemployment Rate

3.60^%

Total Businesses

44913

Percent of Population With Bachelor's Degree or Higher

50.40^%

Percent of Population in the Workforce

72.00^%

Food Scene in Austin

45.40^%

Percent of Adults Drank Beer in Last 6 Months

Restaurants per Capita

30.30

Percent of Adults who Dined Out

53.60^%

Average Annual Spending on Lunch Out

^$1,375.00

Love Where You Live In Austin

Volunteerism Rate

17.80^%

Adults Volunteered for Charitable Organization

Voting

50.70^%

Of Adults Voted in Last Election

Local Participation

6.50^%

Adults Served on a Local Committee

Diversity Index

75.50

Health in Austin

84.60^%

Of Population Has Health Insurance

17.50^%

Of Population Jogged in the Past Year

Hospitals per Capita

0.41

28.70^%

Of Households Used Organic Food in Last 6 Months

Healthy Places

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Where to Live Now In Austin

Average Mortgage Amount

^$987.15

Median Rent

^$991

45.20^%

Of Homes Owned

54.80^%

Of Homes Rented

Experiences & Adventures In Austin

10.10^%

Of Population Went to Art Gallery Last Year

13.30^%

Of Population Attended Live Theater Last Year

14.40^%

Of Population Went to a Zoo Last Year

18.40^%

Of Population Attended a Sporting Event Last Year