• The capital of Texas is considered the Live Music Capital of the World

 
• The most highly educated community in the U.S.
  (among 250,000+ population cities)
   
• No corporate or personal income tax - state or local; sales tax only 8.25%
   
• The 2nd fastest growing city in the U.S.- population 1,057,000 in the metro area
   
• Within 200 miles of 3 of the 10 largest cities in the U.S.
  (Houston, Dallas & San Antonio)
   
• A 150 mile chain of lakes wind through the Texas Hill Country into Austin
   
• Austin has 11,800 acres of uncultivated land used for parks and recreation
   
• Average resale home price: $127,100 - Range of home prices: $49,000 - $8,500,000+
   
• Ranked 7th in the Best Cities for Business with over 850 high-tech firms