Anybody here from Austin?

[one...two...tree 2,762]

I hear it's one of the nicest places to live in Texas.

[MPGGPM 0]

I hear it's one of the nicest places to live in Texas.

My wife has always spoken highly of that area. She's a graduate of UT.

[ajames79 0]

I've heard fantastic things about Austin. Thinking of a move?

[Alex+R 0]

My friend just moved back from there. She said it was great but "still in Texas." I guess it's not completely unTexasified.

[TracyLuis 0]

I'm an Austinite!!! It's a WONDERFUL town. What would you like to know??

[one...two...tree 2,762]

I'm an Austinite!!! It's a WONDERFUL town. What would you like to know??

There's a job opening there and at first I wasn't even thinking about leaving Cali because most of the jobs are here, but I heard that Austin is a really happenin' place and I'm tired of the high cost of living here.

How long have you lived there? How is the housing market? How culturally diverse is it? What's the weather like? How about the schools?

Thanks!

Edited March 17, 2007 by Steven_and_Jinky

[Hilarious Clinton 452]

Here's my google search for asian markets in Austin. The rest will fall into place

asian markets Austin

[Otto 83]

Austin is probably THE most diverse cities I've ever lived in. Grew up here, moved around, now back.

The people are cool.. everyone mixes well..race, culture, age, etc.

Housing is good - very affordable for markets this size in other parts of the country. Lots of rentals..lots of sales etc..

[Peikko 1,575]

There's no beach though, a bat brigde, but no beach

[TracyLuis 0]

I'm an Austinite!!! It's a WONDERFUL town. What would you like to know??

There's a job opening there and at first I wasn't even thinking about leaving Cali because most of the jobs are here, but I heard that Austin is a really happenin' place and I'm tired of the high cost of living here.

How long have you lived there? How is the housing market? How culturally diverse is it? What's the weather like? How about the schools?

Thanks!

The best thing about Austin is it's diversity. I was born in Austin and have lived here for most of my adult life. The cost of living is considered relatively high, but not like New York or anything. If you're good with computers, getting a good job won't be an issue. The Spring time is cool and rainy, the summers are extremely hot and long, and the winters usually very mild and short. Don't know too much about the schools, however, as I don't have children yet. Austin has a very "happenin'" entertainment scene....especially when it comes to live music. It's a city that loves the environment and animals, and has a lot to offer in the way of family fun. But you can always find a jumpin' bar or club, if you'd prefer, any night of the week. There are beautiful parks and rivers, a small, yet gorgeous skyline, and genuinely kind people. The traffic is a different story

Anything else you'd like to know? PM me if you want, Tracy

[TracyLuis 0]

There's no beach though, a bat brigde, but no beach

Austin may not have beaches, but there are beaches not too far away. And the bat bridge is cool. Really cool.

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

Nani's cousing lived in Austin for many years. She doesn't have a first bad thing to say about the place.

[PalestineMyHeart 1,897]

I bet you would like Austin, if you like everything about California except the price and the "layed back" rat race.

As has been said, Austin is very diverse and extremely "hip." (Probably hipper than most of Cali, in a lot of ways.) It's got a lot of Seattle influence, but it still has its Texas roots and oddball character. Its demos are very young, thanks to UT, and that influences the culture there so much. And the music scene is unmatched.

The summers would probably seem pretty hot but you'll get used to it It's cooler than San Antonio -- freezes lightly maybe a couple of times in the winter. It's got its own character, different than any other Texas city -- very liberal, very progressive. It's centrally located, not too far from everything in Texas -- San Antonio is just over an hour away, Houston is about three hours, Dallas is maybe 3 and a half. The beach (Corpus Christi/Port Aransas) is also just 3 and a half hours away, so is Mexico. And Austinites enjoy the many nearby rivers and lakes just as much as the beach.

As has been mentioned, it's not cheap -- especially the housing. But if you can make good money (I mean for Austin) it's a pretty good place to live -- especially if you like a progressive, liberal, hip environment.

[one...two...tree 2,762]

I'm an Austinite!!! It's a WONDERFUL town. What would you like to know??

There's a job opening there and at first I wasn't even thinking about leaving Cali because most of the jobs are here, but I heard that Austin is a really happenin' place and I'm tired of the high cost of living here.

How long have you lived there? How is the housing market? How culturally diverse is it? What's the weather like? How about the schools?

Thanks!

The best thing about Austin is it's diversity. I was born in Austin and have lived here for most of my adult life. The cost of living is considered relatively high, but not like New York or anything. If you're good with computers, getting a good job won't be an issue. The Spring time is cool and rainy, the summers are extremely hot and long, and the winters usually very mild and short. Don't know too much about the schools, however, as I don't have children yet. Austin has a very "happenin'" entertainment scene....especially when it comes to live music. It's a city that loves the environment and animals, and has a lot to offer in the way of family fun. But you can always find a jumpin' bar or club, if you'd prefer, any night of the week. There are beautiful parks and rivers, a small, yet gorgeous skyline, and genuinely kind people. The traffic is a different story

Anything else you'd like to know? PM me if you want, Tracy

Thanks, Tracy!

Here's my google search for asian markets in Austin. The rest will fall into place

asian markets Austin

That's one thing I was thinking about. We have a place out here called 99 Ranch Market - it's quickly becoming Jinky's place to shop for food.

I bet you would like Austin, if you like everything about California except the price and the "layed back" rat race.

As has been said, Austin is very diverse and extremely "hip." (Probably hipper than most of Cali, in a lot of ways.) It's got a lot of Seattle influence, but it still has its Texas roots and oddball character. Its demos are very young, thanks to UT, and that influences the culture there so much. And the music scene is unmatched.

The summers would probably seem pretty hot but you'll get used to it It's cooler than San Antonio -- freezes lightly maybe a couple of times in the winter. It's got its own character, different than any other Texas city -- very liberal, very progressive. It's centrally located, not too far from everything in Texas -- San Antonio is just over an hour away, Houston is about three hours, Dallas is maybe 3 and a half. The beach (Corpus Christi/Port Aransas) is also just 3 and a half hours away, so is Mexico. And Austinites enjoy the many nearby rivers and lakes just as much as the beach.

As has been mentioned, it's not cheap -- especially the housing. But if you can make good money (I mean for Austin) it's a pretty good place to live -- especially if you like a progressive, liberal, hip environment.

You've sold me on it! Just hope I'll land the job.

[Ban Hammer 13,336]

You've sold me on it! Just hope I'll land the job.

i'll start queing up the texas jokes for you

be ready to eat hot food btw