Moving to Austin Texas

Living the Good Life in Austin, TX

Considering moving to Austin? We put together all the information you’ll need to help you decide whether this Hill Country city is right for you. If you’re looking for a place to live, check out one of our four beautiful Austin apartment communities.

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Music and More

For years people have talked about the Texas capital’s vibrant live music scene. Austin lives up to the “The Live Music Capitol of the World” title, but the city has so much more. Whether you’re spending time in one of the world-class museums, enjoying one of the many green spaces of the city or relishing the one of kind shopping experiences, you’re sure to fall in love with this city. Austin is a city with something for everyone.

The Austin Basics

• City Population – over 930,000
• Number of Sunny Days – 228 days per year
• Average High in August – 97 °F
• Average Low in January – 42°F
• City Slogan – “Keep Austin Weird”

A College Town

There’s no question Austin is a college town. With 50,000 students, the University of Texas is more to the city than just an institution of higher learning. Since there are no major sports franchises in Austin, the UT Longhorns hold the city’s attention during sports seasons. If watching sports isn’t your thing, you can always head toward campus to enjoy a play, symphony or art exhibit.

Beating the Heat

Austin is the southernmost state capitol in the continental US and the Texas summer days can be hot ones. Luckily Austin has four bodies of water to help you keep your cool. Settled on the Colorado River, Austin has three man-made lakes – Lady Bird Lake, Lake Austin and Lake Walter E. Long. If none of these spots interest you, all of our apartments in Austin have first class amenities for lounging poolside.

Barbecue and TexMex

If you enjoy food, you’re looking at the right city. The religion of barbecue and the culinary influences from our neighbors to the South ensure that your palette will never be left wanting. From brisket to breakfast tacos to brisket breakfast tacos, the list of places you absolutely must try is ever growing. For the extremely abbreviated list of absolute requirements you have Franklin or Salt Lick (insanely good barbecue) and Polvos or Mi Madre’s (incredible TexMex).

Let’s get Fit

I know we just covered how wonderful the food is, but even with all the incredible temptations Austin is a healthy city. Austin is routinely ranked as one of the fittest cities in the country by Shape magazine based on the American Fitness Index. With hundreds of parks, an equal number of gyms, jogging trails, biking paths and plenty of places to engage in water sports, Austin makes it hard to come up excuses to be lazy. If you’re looking to stay close to home, every one of our luxury Austin apartment complexes offers a 24 hour fitness for your convenience.

Austin is Booming

For years Austin has been one of the fastest growing big cities in the US. In terms of population and economy, the Texas capitol is outpacing the competition. A recent Forbes article identified Austin as the most likely major city to experience a boom in the next ten years – which is the equivalent of a meteorologist predicting rain during a hurricane. The impressive thing is that during this period of rapid growth, Austin has continually ranked as one of the best cities for jobseekers, new businesses and for quality of life!

Pets are Welcome

Looking for a pet friendly city? Then Austin has you covered. Once again, Austin regularly makes the “Best City for…” list. With census reporting showing that well over half of Austin households have a four-legged family member, this is a city that caters to furry friends. This isn’t just a city with a lot dog parks, Austin is a city where you can head downtown and never leave your pooch alone. Take your companion to bars, restaurants, stores, breweries and even Top Golf. If you’re looking for pet friendly Austin apartments we have you covered. Every one of our Austin apartment complexes is pet friendly.

Cowboy Roots

Despite being easily the most liberal city in Texas, Austin still maintains strong ties to its cowboy roots. The contrasting cultures of the city are the exact reason that Austin is such a fun place to live. You can easily pass a tie-dye shirt insisting you “Keep Austin Weird” immediately followed by a cowboy hat and boots. If you’re looking to dive into the cowboy culture, the Austin Rodeo takes place for two weeks every March.

Tell me about 6^th Street

Located in downtown Austin, 6^th Street (and 4^th Street to some degree) is the entertainment center of the city. The 6^th Street area is divided into three separate parts, each with its own style and character. Here’s the quick high level rundown: 1) East 6^th – The area East of I-35. This fast-growing part of the city caters to the mellow, hipsters and people looking for a low-key time. 2) West 6^th – The area West of Congress Ave. This is the nicer, more expensive part of 6^th Street. It’s clean and where the young professionals seem to meet up. 3) Dirty 6^th – Congress Ave to I-35. This is the rowdy part of 6^th Street. This area is shutdown to vehicle traffic on weekend evenings and holidays to help with both safety and access to venues.

Best Apartments in Austin TX Area

Now that your more familiar with the city of Austin, please take some time to explore our Austin apartment offerings. With four luxury Austin apartment communities, we undoubtedly have a community in the exact area that appeals to you – Barton Creek Villas, West Lake Vistas, Scofield Park and Crescent.