Austin is the #1 City to Relocate to a Fresh Start for a variety of reasons says Relocation dot com, a site that helps people determine who, when and if they are ready for a life changing move. It is a very interesting site and after browsing a few minutes on their site I can see it has value for their readers with tons of information. (http://www.relocation.com/blog/relocationcoms-top-cities-for-a-fresh-start)
The outcome of their survey doesn't surprise me, I love Austin, it is a vibrant city full of life and has a real heartbeat. Austin has family events, charity events, singles events, music events, down -home festival events, you name it, it's probably here or nearby. We have parks aplenty, access to lakes and rivers for boaters, fishermen and natural pools for swimmers, like Barton Creek and Hamilton Pool areas.
With the opening of the new Long Performing Arts Center, Austin has entertainment for all, host to the Austin City Limits a popular music television event, and the acclaimed SXSW, music and film event every year drawing thousands to our city for a preview of live acts and whats often new in the entertainment field, with movie previews... Austin has so much to offer.
Jobs, yes we have them, high tech, low tech, medical centers, according to the Forbes list and prediction for the upcoming 3 years Austin is one of the BEST places to be. (Forbes March 2009). Although our commuting time has expanded during peak hours, those peaks are brief and still tolerable.
Housing, yes, we have plentiful housing with prices that would amaze most people. The average median price for a family home is about $190,000. Of course location is always paramount in pricing, so there are areas that are a bit out of town for $120,000 for a 3 bedroom 2 bath, and places right near downtown where the prices are over $500,000 for a 3/2. New builders are offering tremendous value now.
Schools, yes we have them, University of Texas is a shining star downtown of course, the 40 acres is acclaimed for more than their award winning football teams. St Edwards University, a beautiful campus offering courses for all... Hutson Tilliotson College and the Austin Community College are just two more higher education establishments that offer the ultimate education. The Austin area has several Independent School Districts tht serve the area, several have a level of education of exemplary ratings.
Did I tell you about the scenery here yet? The natural beauty? Austin is rolling hills, it's not the flat desert filled with tumbleweeds and cactus country of the old-time cowboy movies. Austin has a river that runs thru the midst of the city and parks with hiking and biking trails meander along the riverfront. Zilker Park with the Botanical Gardens is a walk that should not be missed. The LadyBird Johnson Wildflower Center is here... LadyBird left a glorious legacy in Texas with her dedication to beautifying America and no where is it more evident than Austin, our roadsides are filled with flowers from March to October. Flowers are eye-candy to the soul. Austin has Oak Trees, glorious old Oak trees and Pecan Trees with spreading limbs that provide shade to sit under on the hot summer days.
Yes it does get hot here in the summer with temperatures that reach over 100 degrees but it never gets too cold here, oh sure, we did have an ice storm, back in 1990-something... and we have a few cold nights that reach down to 20-30 degrees, but that is about it. People wear shorts here about 10 months of the year. Which brings up dress, we are a casual town. Yes there are times we drag out the "good suit and shined shoes" but mostly we are casual. Jeans and sneakers are common, even cowboy boots don't go out of style here.
Green? Sure we are doing our best to convert everything to becoming more green, we reduce, reuse, recycle all we can, we have energy rated homes, City incentives and our City Council is leading edge on adapting more ecological and environment friendly measures.
So Congratulations Austin on being the TOP CITY to relocate to.
If you want to relocate to Austin, or want to know more about Relocation here, give me a call or email and lets talk ... I can help you find the right home in Austin, Dripping Springs, Kyle and Budaor other South Austin areas. Gail Tassey 512-217-9482
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