Turnquist Partners

As the eastern gateway to the Texas Hill Country, Austin is the state capital and county seat of Travis County. Its natural beauty, lively music, film and arts scene, and highly educated workforce make Austin a mecca for those seeking great place to live, work and play. Austin is home to numerous high-tech corporations as well as The University of Texas, one of the largest universities in the U.S.

• Population
• Schools
• Climate
• Top Employers
• Living in Austin

Population

At an estimated population of 1.5 million in the Austin metropolitan area, Austin is the sixteenth largest city in the country, and one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas. The median age is 30.9, and median income for a household in the city is $42,689.

Schools

Austin Independent School District serves most of the city. Other area school districts include Del Valle ISD in Southeast Austin, Manor ISD in northeast Austin, Pflugerville ISD in north Austin, and Eanes ISD in west Austin.

Climate

With 300 days of sunshine annually, there's plenty of time to enjoy the parks, lakes, and hike and bike trails that abound in the Austin area. Winter temperatures average 42 to 62 degrees. And while summers can be warm (average 75-95 degrees), you're never far from a dip in chilly Barton Springs Pool or a swim in Lake Austin.

Top Employers

In addition to the state of Texas and UT, the largest employers in Austin include:

• Dell Computer (16,500 employees)
• Austin ISD (10,700 employees)
• U.S. Government (10,200)
• City of Austin (10,000)
• Freescale Semiconductor (6,600)
• Seton Healthcare Network (6,393)
• IBM (6,200)

Living in Austin

No matter your tastes, interests and budget, there is a home and community perfect for you in Austin. From trendy downtown condos, to luxury lakeside mansions, master-planned golf communities or a quiet place in the country, we have it. The median price for existing single-family homes in the first quarter of 2003 was $156,700.