About Austin, Texas
Austin is the capital of great state of Texas and is in the middle of the scenic Texas Hill Country. Austin is the 15th largest city in the United States and 4th largest in Texas. From 2000 to 2006, Austin was the 3rd fastest growing city in the country. Austin’s history is rich and colorful, full of heroic tales that help mold Austin’s unique character.
Austin is one of the top cities in the country and there are many reasons to live in Austin. “I wasn’t born in Austin, but I got here as fast as I could” is the mindset of many. Austin has become a popular destination for people across the nation. Austin is far from cookie cutter and aims to preserve its distinctive individuality and quality.
Residents of Austin are known as "Austinites." Austin's official slogan promotes the city as "The Live Music Capital of the World." Music and Austin go hand in hand, it is home to hundreds of music venues and artists. The unofficial slogan of Austin is "Keep Austin Weird". In part, this refers to the progressive and diverse lifestyle of many Austin residents., many who campaign to safeguard smaller local businesses and resist unwarranted commercialization.
The main campus of the University of Texas is located in Austin. While UT and being the center of state government have long been driving economical forces, Austin economy is strong and dynamic, partly fueled by high tech. Dubbed "Silicon Hills," Austin is home to a number of major technology corporations. There is a diverse mix of university professors and students, politicians and state employees, high-tech and white-collar workers, to blue-collar, musicians and artists. There are all manners of jobs in Austin.
Austin is also a hot bed for fun things to do. It helps that Austin gets 300 plus days for sunshine per year. On any given weekend, you will find a festival, outdoor concert, arts and crafts fair, water event, or other planned Austin special event.
With such a great city, there is bound to be many great neighborhoods to choose from. There is the lively downtown Austin entertainment district ,an eclectic and artsy SoCo ( South Congress for you newbies ), the serene beauty of the Zilker greenbelt , the rolling hills of West Austin, the perfect suburban/city combo of The Arboretum and the upscale pedestrian retail area The Domain. Austin Neighborhoods have something for everyone.
We know that after getting to know Austin, you will love the city as much as we do. We would love to help you find an apartment in Austin and get settled in.