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 plus. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.
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Landon Wilson
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. the quality of life is solid. Internet is surprisingly good in most areas.
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dc_genesis
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 7 years ago from Miami and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Maple Ridge. It's underrated for what you get.
Jobs: The market is stable right now, especially in retail. If you're in construction you might struggle.
People: Generally decent. It took about 16 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: surprisingly good. Tons of options if you like sushi.
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