Genuinely hip, Austin is a dynamic, growing city with a metro area of more than 1.7 million people known for enjoying live music and a special sense of Texas independence where people accept seemingly eclectic lifestyles. In a word, Austin is fun, a community where the unofficial slogan is "Keep Austin Weird."
Lots of opportunities
Home to lots of small businesses and large technology companies, the world takes a frequent look at Austin through its long-running PBS TV concert series, Austin City Limits, and the annual South By Southwest festival of music and arts. Sports are big in Austin, thanks to the presence of the University of Texas Longhorns, but surprising, the city is the country's largest without a professional sports presence.
With thrilling parks and beautiful museums, Austin offers a lifestyle for visitors and new residents that is relaxed, entertaining and full of zest.
Climate
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Humid subtropical
Physical Environment
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Rolling countryside
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City with at least one 50-story building
Culture
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Ethnic restaurants
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Active club/bar/music scene
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Major public college in downtown
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Fine art museum
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Local community theatre
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Local film festival
Politics
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Leaning liberal
Economy
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$$$ -- Prices seem reasonable
Recreation
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Downtown yoga studio
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Year-round fitness swimming center
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Public golf course
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Biking, hunting, running trails
Infrastructure
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Public squares
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Vibrant public transportation system
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Lots of downtown living space
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Mixed-use, mixed-income neighborhoods
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Working farms within 25 miles
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Safe bike corridors
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International airport
Health
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University teaching hospital
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Emergency medical services within 25 miles
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Community swimming pool
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Community senior center