Mr. Crouch - My brother loved Austin when he lived there, I think it was for a little over a year.  This is some very interesting info and something to consider, especially since moving can be a huge stress to begin with.  I always heard it was a great area, but low-stress to boot...that's tough to beat.

Jason - Great.  Another reminder of what it was we loved about Austin.  Not that Boston doesn't have its many great features, it surely does... but low stress is not one of them.

Very - nice - post.

Jackie

Oh come on you know it is actually the Washington DC area.  I mean really there is absolutely no stress in sitting on the highway for three hours because VDOT didn't have the salt and sand trucks ready when an ice storm hits.  Congratulations on living in such a great city.

Jason, let's see... in the last few weeks you've informed us that Austin, Texas was rated:

• The Top Place to Buy a Home
• The Fastest Growing Large Metro Area
• One of the Least Stressful Places in the U.S.

My only question:  Why isn't everyone from both coasts and throughout the mid-West packing up their bags and moving to Austin?

If they were to do so, you'd be quite a busy fellow.  I imagine you are getting quite busy anyways from all the buzz about Austin.

Brian... THEY ARE packing up and moving to Austin... Thats one of the reasons Austin Texas is doing so well... Its a good place to be!!!!   Thanks for the Info. Jason!!!!! Good Post

Jason, I have 3 different friends who relocated to Austin and they all love it there.  Hopefully, I'll get to visit soon.

I love it!  Austin, that is.  My daughter went to grad school at UT and we agreed that is the city to live in, when you're in Texas!

Jason I lived in Austin for seven years in the late 1990s. I loved living in Austin. This is a great post promoting Austin

Hi Jason, Maybe I ought to retire in Austin.  I sure didn't know that but Austin is a very neat city.

Jason,

So if I move there, my acid reflux caused by stress, will go away?

SARDI - Yes, it is a very laid-back and friendly atmosphere around here.  In fact, I have had MANY clients from other states who move here and comment on how friendly everyone is.  It's a cool town!

JACKIE - Let me know when you are ready to return.  I will be here.  Thanks for your compliment!

CINDY - You caught me. 

BRIAN - Many of them ARE coming to this area, as Tana mentioned in the comment after yours.  We have had an influx for awhile now.  I would anticipate much more of this in the upcoming years.

TANA - Thanks for responding to Brian's question, and I'm glad you found this helpful. 

LISA - Just keep me in mind when your next friend moves here.  Also, if you come for a visit, I would be happy to take you to lunch.

MARGARET - I agree - I have lived in other parts of the state, but nothing compares to Austin!  Thanks for your comments!

JILL - Thanks!  I thought it was an interesting study, so I wanted to share it.

KAY - Austin is fast becoming a popular destination for retirees.  It might be worth considering.

FRAN - Yes.  I guarantee a full recovery. 

Wow. This ALMOST makes me want to move. But Austin TX is further north than Daytona Beach FL, right? I know San Antonio is almost straight across from us. I think you're to San Antonio as Jacksonville is to us. And Jacksonville is usually about 10 degrees colder. Sorry. 10 degrees difference is more than this sissy can handle =P

Jason, Sounds like a great place to live.  We can all use less stress in our lives!

Jason- What great reports for you and your town! Honolulu Hawaii has the cleanest air in all the USA and 3rd in the entire world. They also have the longest life span there too. I am surprised it did not make the list. Katerina

JASON - What a great post to inspire people to consider Austin for their relocation needs.  I have to say that I am living in a much higher-stress environment, so people from here will most certainly be interested in reading this.  Great job!

Jason -- I just want to know, is it above 10 degrees in Austin?!?!?  If so, I'm packing and coming down there.  I want stress free and WARM. Today's high should be about 7.

Great post Jason,  Austin is all that and more.  A great city to live in and the energy there is awesome.  But when folks prefer a smaller community send them to Kerrville.  When are you going to get this way.  Would love to show you that home in Bandera.  It has been reduced.

Man...looks like I gotta move to Austin. Hemet's a small town, but recently I've been slammed with work - so it's got that fast-paced, California stress level for me right now.

I only played Austin once with my band. If I had known you back then, I would have had a closer look.

Austin brought us Willie Nelson, right? That's more points for Austin.

Good to know as most of my husband's family all live in Austin... However, I'm surprised about the zero days of unhealthy air because they all complain about their Cedar allergies and it's Cedar in the air that causes the allergies.

LISA - We are about 80 miles north, and my wife is actually from San Antonio.  She said it is slightly cooler, but not really noticably so.

ROBERTA - Agreed.  Thanks for commenting!

KATERINA - I'm not sure why it wouldn't have made the list.  I think it is probably too small to qualify for this particular study, since the population is around 360,000.

ADAM - Thanks!  I thought it was a good one to share.

LORI - It has been running about 60-65 degrees for the high this week.  Come on down!

RICKI - I would be happy to take you to lunch if you make it to Austin sometime.  I don't know when circumstances will allow me to come your way, but I hope to someday.

JOEY - Austin is a very cool place to live.  I would love to have you here if you ever make a move.

DONNA - My guess is that the "unhealthy air" days were not pollen or cedar-based, but pollution.  Just a theory.  Thanks for stopping by!