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What I wish I knew before living in Austin
Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a remote worker and The median home value here is around $155,100, which is actually reasonable. Poverty rate is 9.7%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $66,488 in Austin. Crime rate is something to consider -Austin sits at 214.1 per 100K. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.
Pros:
- Great weather
- Nice parks and trails
- Close to nature
- Diverse community
Cons:
- Hot summers
- Sprawl everywhere
- Limited cultural events
Thoughts? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The weather takes some getting used to. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The city has invested a lot in new development. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.
Pros:
- Great weather
- Nice parks and trails
- Close to nature
- Diverse community
Cons:
- Hot summers
- Sprawl everywhere
- Limited cultural events
Thoughts? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The weather takes some getting used to. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The city has invested a lot in new development. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.
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