Austin, TX
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 715,663 |
| Crime: | High |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | Average |
Geography
The capital of Texas is located in the center of the state.
Cultural Attractions
Austin is home to the University of Texas-Austin, Austin City Limits Music and South by Southwest Festivals, and the Austin Film Office, which provides support for budding filmmakers. The city's slogan: "Keep Austin Weird."
Recreation
While Lake Travis provides ample water activities and a clothing-optional beach, Austin also boasts caverns, Zilker Park, and Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.
Economy
Not only is UT-Austin the city's largest employer, it's one of the largest employers in the state.
Fun Fact
Austin is home to the world's largest urban bat colony. Each night at dusk from April to October, people gather to see thousands of bats fly out from under the Congress Avenue Bridge.
| Median home price [details] | $208,257 |
| Median home price, 2008 [details] | $215,000 |
| Number of home sales [details] | 12,246 |
| Median dwelling age (in years) | 21 |
| Average property taxes [details] | $5,276 |
| Place to state foreclosures [details] | 14 |
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