But is this city right for you?
Id love to help!
With that said, lets jump right in!
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Pros of Living in Austin
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Turns out moving to Austin, Texas was high on a lot of millennials lists.
Living in Austin
Its not hard to see why!
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Theres no shortage of outdoor recreation
Nature and Austin go hand-in-hand.
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Its a great place to raise a family in that regard!
The remarkable Colorado River cuts through the heart of Austin, ensuring ample recreational opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts.
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The food scene is incredible
Austin is consistently ranked as one of the most notablefood cities in America.
The name of the game is Tex Mex and Barbeque, and thankfully Austin excels at both.
food scene,I highly recommend this book.
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The spring, fall and winter seasons are downright heavenly because of the mild temperatures and glorious sunshine.
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Whats more, Austin was recently ranked as having thesecond hottest job marketsin the country.
But its not just tech.
Cons of Moving to Austin
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The lack of public transportation is an absolute pain.
I mean sure, theres a bus line but its not efficient.
It takes way too long to travel around the downtown core even without traffic.
Youll need a car while living in Austin, no doubt.
Living in Austin (Shutterstock/Mike Holp)
If youre moving to Austin car-free, I suggest scouring Craigslist for used cars.
We have a Toyota and love the thing to pieces, very reliable car and seldom needs service.
But hey, at least Texas gas prices are some of the cheapest in the country!
#2.
The summer heat is a bear
Austins summer heat is a hard adjustment for transplants from cooler climates.
The hottest temperature on record was on August 28, 2011 when thermostats hit 112F.
My advice?Dont make plans that dont revolve around water during the hot summer days.
Thankfully, theres no shortage of lakes, rivers, pools and water parks within short driving distance.
Allergies are rampant during the hot and muggy summer months, heads up if you struggle with allergies.
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On one hand, this process brings economic development and revitalization to formerly underinvested neighborhoods.
On the other, it can lead to displacement, changing community dynamics, and escalating cost of living.
Austin is 72% white and is considered the 6thmost gentrifiedcities in the country.
Moving to Austin from New York City was a hard transition because of the lack of diversity.
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The housing market
So, youve heard Austins been growing like crazy, right?
Well, that growths come with a bit of a catch housings getting pricier by the minute.
So, the lack of affordable housing?
If helpful, the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment is around $1,400 per month.
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So give yourself plenty of time to get from Point A to Point B.
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Now, the lack of winter could be a conorpro of living in Austin depending on your personal preference.
Personally, I missed chilly and snowy winter months theres something magical about the snow during Christmas!
To each their own!
But its safe to say you wont be experiencing all four seasons when moving to Austin.
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The unexpected popularity of this incredible town comes with growing pains, to be sure.
Most Austinites are incredibly kind and welcoming and live up to the hospitality the south is known for.
This con is not unique to life in Austin.
This mentality is prevalent in many growing cities across the country.
Austins a solid pick for retirementwith great weather, good healthcare, and tons of fun stuff to do.
