Thursday, November 26, 2009

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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.
Community care facilities for the elderly 20
Percentage of population over age 55 16.1%
Number of museums within 30 miles 57
Number of libraries within the area 43
Number of movie theaters within 15 miles 34
Number of golf courses within 30 miles 107
Tax incentives for retirees No
Median income for those aged 55–64 $71,894
Median income for those aged 65–74 $54,055
Median income for those aged 75 and up $45,048

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