You’ve probably seen the news that Austin was named the Best Place to Live in the US in 2017. And if you dig into any of these polls, you’ll see that Austin consistently ranks high on quality of life. One of the contributing factors to this is the city’s focus on the outdoors, its resident’s […]
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Discover what it's like to live in Austin, Texas, through our comprehensive Living in Austin blog. Explore various aspects such as the job market, housing costs, and local schools. Whether you're considering relocating, retiring, or just curious about the neighborhoods, we provide valuable insights and resources to help you make informed decisions.
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Georgetown vs Driftwood
Georgetown TX and Driftwood TX are two cities that are frequently compared by someone who is considering relocating to the Austin area and wants something a bit outside of the bustling city. There are definitely some similarities between the two cities and also some differences. Here we’ll help point those out and help you make […]
Most Affluent Zip Codes in Austin
Where do Austin’s wealthiest residents live? If you had to guess based on the most expensive zip codes in Austin, you’d probably be surprised at some of the Austin zip codes that made the top 10. Many of them would not be considered exclusive areas. Five of the six of the eleven zip codes had […]
Best School Districts Around Austin
The Austin ISD has numerous high performing schools with a few, like the Liberal Arts and Science Academy, Harmony Science Academy and Anderson High School, receiving national acclaim. The Austin ISD as a whole is one of the lesser performing Austin Area School Districts, but has some top rated schools within the district like Bowie […]
Top 3 School Districts in Austin
Austin is known for a lot of things from live music to funky food trucks, but it’s also know for it’s highly rated schools. For home buyers with kids, or who plan to have kids, schools will likely be an important factor in your home buying decision. But, even if you don’t have school aged […]
Round Rock Named 14th Safest City in America
In a recent study by SmartAsset, Austin’s very own Round Rock was named the 14th Safest City in America. According to SmartAsset, they were motivated by the increase in violent crime that has been reported across the US over the past few years to identify the safest cities in America. How Were Cities Evaluated? SmartAsset […]
Top Rated High Schools in Austin
If you’re looking to buy a house in Austin and have high school aged kids, you’ll want to know where the top rated high schools are located. US World and News Reports does their national list and did include some Austin area high schools on their Best High Schools in the US list. They used […]
Top Rated Middle Schools in Austin
If you’re relocating to Austin, or just unfamiliar with school ratings, we can help! Most home buyers, even if they don’t have school aged children, are interested in school ratings because of how they affect home values in Austin. Below we’ve listed the top rated middle schools in Austin. If your kids are a little […]
Top Rated Elementary Schools in Austin
If you’re relocating to Austin or just unfamiliar with elementary schools, it can be a daunting task to figure out the top rated schools. Knowing that, we’ve done all the heavy lifting for you. Below you’ll see the top rated elementary schools in and around Austin. Top Rated Elementary Schools in Austin Map To help […]
Best Austin Area High Schools
The Austin area is know for having some of the best public schools in America. Determining which schools and school districts are the best can be subjective and based solely on your child’s current needs and plans for the future. Although experts will say the early years of your child’s education can really set your […]