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.
| Math score of schools here versus the state average [details] | Lower |
| Reading score of schools here versus the state average[details] | Lower |
| Number of elementary schools | 158 |
| Number of middle schools | 74 |
| Number of high schools | 52 |
| America's Best Colleges in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 1 / 1 / 1 |
High schools ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Medal | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harmony Science Academy - Austin | Austin, TX | Bronze | 264 |
| Methodist Children's Home | Waco, TX | Bronze | 125 |
Colleges ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Rank | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concordia University--Austin | Austin, TX | Tier 3, Bacc. Coll. (W) | 1,832 |
| Huston-Tillotson University | Austin, TX | Tier 4, Lib. Arts | N/A |
| St. Edward's University | Austin, TX | #22, U.-Master's (W) | 5,317 |
| Texas State University--San Marcos | San Marcos, TX | #41, U.-Master's (W) | 28,121 |
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