Vincent S. housing Mar 6, 2026

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 better or worse. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The suburbs are where most families end up. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The suburbs are where most families end up. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The weather takes some getting used to. The food scene here is surprisingly good. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

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