Not only is Austin the capital of Texas, it is also the state’s cultural and economic center. Austin was also voted Number Two Best Big City in Money magazine’s listing of "Best Places to Live." MSN also voted Austin "The Greenest City in America." So, if you’re looking for the best place to raise a family or build a business, then you don’t need to look much further than Austin real estate.

Austin is also known as Bee Cave, Bee Caves, Lakeway, Rollingwood, Sunset Valley, The Hills, Village Of The Hills, Vlg O The Hls, West Lake Hills, West Lake Hls.

Austin Fast Facts

• Population: 669,131
• Median Household Income: $47,710
• Median Home Value: $175,900
• Data provided by Yahoo! Real Estate, Neighborhood Profiles, November 2007
• Austin is in the Central Standard Time Zone and observes Daylight Saving Time.

Travel and Transportation

The average commute time for Austin workers is 22 minutes. Austin has access to many transportation options including local bus travel, Greyhound Bus Lines and Amtrak. Air travel is accessible via the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.

Austin Employment

Major employers in the Austin area include the University of Texas at Austin, Dell Computer Corporation, City of Austin, Austin Independent School District, Motorola, Inc., Seton Healthcare Network, IBM Corporation, HEB Grocery Co., IRS/Austin Center, Austin Community College, Texas Department of Transportation, Travis County Government, Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Texas Department of Public Safety, Abbott Laboratories and State Farm Insurance.

Austin School Districts

The students of Austin are served by 209 public schools and 43 private schools. There are also ten colleges and universities in the Austin area.

Austin Attractions

• Texas State Capitol
• Bob Bullock Story of Texas Museum
• Austin Zoo
• LBJ Library
• Austin Children’s Museum
• Congress Avenue Bridge Bat Colony
• Austin Steam Train
• Longhorn Caverns
• Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
• Austin Museum of Art
• O. Henry Home and Museum
• George Washington Carver Museum

Austin Parks and Recreation

• Texas State Capitol
• Bob Bullock Story of Texas Museum
• Austin Zoo
• LBJ Library
• Austin Children’s Museum
• Congress Avenue Bridge Bat Colony
• Austin Steam Train
• Longhorn Caverns
• Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
• Austin Museum of Art
• O. Henry Home and Museum
• George Washington Carver Museum