What BestPlaces Users Say about Austin
Austin, Texas is a rapidly growing city known for its vibrant music scene, outdoor activities, and booming tech industry. With a diverse population and a thriving economy, many people are flocking to this city to live and work. However, as with any place, there are both positive and negative aspects to living in Austin. In order to better understand the experiences of those who have lived in this city, I have gathered a variety of user reviews from BestPlaces.net.
According to user reviews on BestPlaces.net, there are many positive aspects to living in Austin. One user, Grace, shares that "Austin has a great sense of community and a friendly atmosphere. People are generally laid back and open-minded, making it easy to make new friends." Another user, John, praises the city's job market, stating that "Austin offers a wide range of job opportunities, especially in the tech industry. I was able to find a job in my field within a few weeks of moving here." Additionally, user Lily highlights the city's vibrant culture, saying that "there is always something fun to do in Austin, whether it's attending a music festival, trying out a new restaurant, or exploring the city's beautiful parks."
On the other hand, there are also some negative aspects mentioned by users about living in Austin. One user, Mike, expresses his frustration with the city's traffic, stating that "the traffic in Austin is a nightmare, especially during rush hour. It can be stressful and time-consuming to get around." Another user, Samantha, mentions the high cost of living in Austin, saying that "rent prices and property taxes are constantly on the rise, making it difficult for some people to afford to live here." User David brings up an important issue, stating that "while Austin is a diverse city, there are also issues with gentrification and displacement of longtime residents in certain areas."
In conclusion, many user reviews on BestPlaces.net highlight the positive aspects of living in Austin, such as its sense of community, job opportunities, and vibrant culture. However, there are also some challenges and drawbacks mentioned, such as traffic, cost of living, and issues with gentrification. Overall, these user reviews provide valuable insights for anyone considering a move to Austin, allowing them to weigh the pros and cons and make an informed decision for themselves.
based on 449 ReviewsGet to know Austin with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Austin
Not Moving to Austin - Just Not For Me - 6/17/2012
I recently returned from a visit to Austin, TX. It's rated as the fastest growing city in the U.S. right now -- the best job growth in the country right now as the economy sputters on (concentrated in the tech sector.) I'm looking for another city and after reading all the hype, I booked a flight and hotel room. On the plus side, I did get the impression that it's less pretentious than Washington, DC where I currently live. DC is a political materialistic city and the egos are huge. Austin is a very laid-back kind of city; everyone dresses casual. Most people don't wear suits in downtown Austin. Some people were friendly and some people were not. The people at the UT campus were particularly friendly; but I'm not a student, and not planning to attend UT. The city was very empty and slow, and really not much was going on. I learned that most people head to the Lake. I didn't want to spend the money on a car rental for the few days that I was there. Also, the heat was really bad.
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Terrible...just terrible. - 5/30/2012
Austin is horrible. Traffic is terrible. Summers are well above the 100 F mark from May to October. People have bad attitudes toward outsiders/hipsters. Please don't move
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The good and the bad - 3/30/2012
There really not a whole of nice things to say about Austin Tx but the pros about Austin is that is a nice city compare to other cities in Texas and Austin is a whole lot nicer than EL Paso and San Antonio. Downtown Austin is very nice because of things to do and a nice park around the lake. The weather is only nice a few months out of a year and that during the winter. Nov,Feb and March is nice weather months. The cons are that the weather here is terrible here during the summer time and its starts in May until middle of Sept. Its gets very hot and humid and not as much rain and the last five summers has been hotter and drier than normal.Hopefully the rain will come back this summer but is very likely that summer is going to be a problem with lack of rain. Drought is a big problem here, it may be rainy a lot during the winter and spring but drought always manage to come back. Some areas of Austin is very bad and run down like east Austin. Traffic is awful here and getting worse every
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Allergy Capital of the WORLD - 2/28/2012
Austin is very near enough to the Texas Hill Country, the Coastal Plains, and red soil piney woods of East Texas to receive pollen from plants growing in all of these climates. In fact, several of the major companies that compete in the allergy treatment and relief markets have product testing facilities here. If you do not already have allergy problems, move here and you soon will have. This is the complaint of many people who never before experienced allergies until they moved to Austin. And according to these people, the problems persist after you leave.
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Market is getting stonger here - 2/28/2012
Apartment occumpancy is at 98% causing rent cost to increase drastically. We are at a 6 month inventory overall higher in suburbs and lower in central area. A 6 month inventory is a neutrul market meaning niether a buyers or sellers market. I find the suburbs are still a buyers market with the central area shifting to a sellers market as I am finding many multiple offers at list or above on listing located centrally. With the low rates, loosening up a bit from the banks on lending, and prices still not increasing yet, now before the summer rush is a good time to buy. Warren Buffet said he would buy as many single family units as he could and I have to agree.
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Austin is a lot of fun but the Summers Are HOT HOT - 2/21/2012
I live in a suburb of Austin. Leander. There are a lot of suburbs around Austin. All usually 15 miles from Austin. It is very centralized area. I love Austin and grew up here. Left and returned to a different type of city. As a child I enjoyed all the fun and FREE family activities to do downtown (ie. kite festival, trail of lights, xmas tree pole, bun runs, bmx ing, water parades on the lake, etc.) well that has changed since I moved back. For one; we have lost a lot of FREE things to do here (due to economy). We do have UT (University of TEXAS) campus downtown and it is BIG! Very friendly hipsters and uppity hip people. Austin is about ART and MUSIC (LIVE).
We have SXSW (South by Southwest)& ACL (Austin City Limits) every year. They are pricey to go to but worth the cost. All though the last 2 years we have had a lot of arrest for violent crimes. The people are Texas friendly; however; the last years' have brought in a different type of crowd that has kind of ruined
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HELP - 2/7/2012
NEED TO KNOW GOOD POINTS AS WELL AS BAD POINTS.THINKING of moving there.HELP
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Good news bad news - 1/25/2012
The good news on the climate of Austin, Texas is that winter months are quite mild. The bad news is that summers are painfully hot and long. Air conditioning is a
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