About Austin

Home to the more than 1,000 technology companies, the state capital, and the largest university in the country, Austin is one of America’s most lively business, cultural and intellectual hubs. Known as Forbes Magazine’s #1 city for business and the live music capital of the world, Austin’s strong economy is well balanced by a high quality of life.

With a population of more than 1.1 million, Austin is positioned on the border of the 32,000-square-mile Texas Hill Country and surrounded by hundreds of miles of trees, hills, and lakes. With 300 days of sunshine a year, there is plenty of time to enjoy the city’s natural surroundings as well as its 175 parks, 23 greenbelts, and 30 miles of hike and bike trails.

The key ingredients for Austin’s success are the city’s educational infrastructure, natural surroundings, low cost of living, effective community leadership, and strong base of high-tech industry. This unique combination of culture, climate, economy, and natural beauty contribute to Austin’s growth and vitality.

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