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Bella Wood

Housing in Austin compared to Orlando

Alright, I'm a remote worker and Average temperature is around 71°F, so it's warm year-round. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The suburbs are where most families end up. Th...

11 replies 54 upvotes housing
happy_john93

Housing market in Austin right now

First post here. Rent is about $1,655/month for a decent place. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. What would you do?

10 replies 25 upvotes housing
Kenneth L.

Moving from Atlanta to Austin next month

Hey, The median home value here is around $512,700, which is pretty steep. Household incomes average around $91,461 in Austin. Rent is about $1,655/month for a decent place. With a population of 968K, Austin is a major city. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. The food scene here is su...

3 replies 18 upvotes moving
David Ortiz

What neighborhood in Austin for a newcomer?

Alright here goes, I just moved to Bouldin Creek from LA. Cost of living is slightly cheaper compared to where I came from. I saw that rent in Bouldin Creek is now /mo which is insane. I'm paying /mo for a 3-bed in Bouldin Creek and honestly makes me consider roommates. What I like: - Four season...

7 replies 85 upvotes moving
Abigail T.

Best view in Austin?

Alright here goes, Single, 55, work in healthcare. The school system in Bouldin Creek is actually underrated. Unemployment at 3.4% is {unemp_feel}. Crime rate at 400.9/100K residents is something to {crime_feel}. The community in Bouldin Creek is really tight-knit. Honestly the biggest downside i...

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Jose Cooper

Austin vs Portland — which is better?

Anyone else feel this way? Average temperature is around 71°F, so it's warm year-round. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Am I wrong here? It's changing fast — some good, some not so much.

2 replies 86 upvotes best-worst
Delilah Baker

Housing in Austin compared to Salt Lake City

I'm originally from Baltimore and You can expect to pay around $1,655 for rent here. It's a a major city city with about 968K people. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Any advice would be great.

0 replies 90 upvotes housing
Santiago White

Side hustles in Austin that actually work?

Not sure if this belongs here but Transplant from Salt Lake City. Been here 10 months now. With a population of 967,862, the city has a {city_feel}. Traffic has gotten noticeably worse in the past year. What am I missing here?

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Gabriel L.

Where to meet people in Austin?

Genuine question: College student at the community college, graduating soon. Anyone else feel the same?

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Brooks Alvarez

Housing market in Austin right now

Longtime lurker here, The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Property taxes are high but you get good services.

3 replies 31 upvotes housing
Victoria Williams

Is Austin a good place to live?

Hey, Median household income is $91,461, which feels pretty solid for the area. You can expect to pay around $1,655 for rent here. It's a a major city city with about 968K people. Poverty rate is 8.1%, which is pretty low. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. There's a growing tech scen...

2 replies 88 upvotes living
happy_john93

Housing market in Austin right now

I'm a 36-year-old project manager and Household incomes average around $91,461 in Austin. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Does this match your experience? Appreciate any input. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Traffi...

3 replies 83 upvotes housing
cora_mama

Biggest downsides of living in Austin?

I'm a teacher here and Homes are going for about $512,700 on average. Average temperature is around 71°F, so it's warm year-round. Rent is about $1,655/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $512,700, which is pretty steep. Median household income is $91,461, which feels pret...

2 replies 2 upvotes best-worst
Ian Foster

Is Austin a good place to live?

I'm a college student here and Crime rate is something to consider — Austin sits at 400.9 per 100K. The median home value here is around $512,700, which is pretty steep. Average temperature is around 71°F, so it's warm year-round. Household incomes average around $91,461 in Austin. The weather takes...

7 replies 90 upvotes living
Bella Wood

Austin job market vs Los Angeles

Hey, I grew up here but left for a while. It's a a major city city with about 968K people. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $91,461, which feels pretty solid for the area. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's a very car-dependent city,...

7 replies 93 upvotes jobs
sacramento_ezekiel

Best gym in Austin?

So hear me out. I travel for work but Austin is home base. The community in Clarksville is really tight-knit. Unemployment at 3.4% is {unemp_feel}. I'm paying /mo for a 3-bed in Clarksville and honestly is getting ridiculous. What I like: - Strong local businesses - Lots of new restaurants openin...

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Hailey Nguyen

Best apartments in Austin under ?

Hello, Household incomes average around $91,461 in Austin. Any advice would be great.

5 replies 18 upvotes housing
Ian Foster

Is Austin losing its charm?

Long time reader, first time posting. I just moved to Bouldin Creek from Charlotte. I don't understand why more people don't talk about Bouldin Creek. Crime rate at 400.9/100K residents is something to {crime_feel}. I'm paying /mo for a 3-bed in Bouldin Creek and honestly is fair for the location....

3 replies 4 upvotes living
Jacqueline O.

Planning a move to Austin — neighborhoods?

I'm originally from Tucson and Does this match your experience? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

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Leah Ward

Quick question about Austin

Hello, I'm a remote worker and With a population of 968K, Austin is a major city. The median home value here is around $512,700, which is pretty steep. Homes are going for about $512,700 on average. The weather takes some getting used to. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Do...

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Bella Wood

Why I chose Austin over bigger cities

Been living here since 2007. The median home value here is around $512,700, which is pretty steep. Household incomes average around $91,461 in Austin. Rent is about $1,655/month for a decent place. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plu...

3 replies 89 upvotes living
Kaylee Rodriguez

How is Austin for outdoor activities?

Alright, My partner and I are With a population of 968K, Austin is a major city. Poverty rate is 8.1%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider — Austin sits at 400.9 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $1,655 for rent here. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where t...

28 replies 74 upvotes qa
Theodore T.

Austin is underrated, change my mind

Longtime lurker here, My partner and I are The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. With a population of 968K, Austin is a major city. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The city has invested a lot in new development. Let me know your thoughts.

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Vincent S.

Is Austin still affordable?

Hello, My family moved here when I was a kid. With a population of 968K, Austin is a major city. Crime rate is something to consider — Austin sits at 400.9 per 100K. Homes are going for about $512,700 on average. It's a a major city city with about 968K people. It's a very car-dependent city, for be...

2 replies 24 upvotes housing
Jack Roberts

Is Austin a good place to live?

So, Crime rate is something to consider — Austin sits at 400.9 per 100K.

2 replies 65 upvotes living
Mackenzie W.

Working remotely from Austin

Alright, Average temperature is around 71°F, so it's warm year-round. Rent is about $1,655/month for a decent place. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Appreciate any input. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Public transit needs a lot of work hone...

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Abigail T.

Co-working spaces in Austin?

I'm a college student here and You can expect to pay around $1,655 for rent here. Median household income is $91,461, which feels pretty solid for the area. With a population of 968K, Austin is a major city. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Night life is decent if you know...

1 replies 59 upvotes jobs
Amelia Smith

Remote worker choosing between Austin and Chicago

Long time reader, first time posting. I'm currently renting in Cedar Park and trying to figure out my next move. The weather averaging 71F year-round is {weather_feel}. People here are friendlier than I expected coming from Nashville.

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