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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.

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Stay away from Austin TX. - 7/22/2019
Austin is absolutely the worst city I have lived in. It used to be a clean, safe city 20 years ago. NOT anymore. Austinites are the rudest people on earth, especially the young drug addicts who now dominate Downtown. Amazon and Google are the only two real employers, so most Austinites are unemployed or very underemployed. High violent crime rate and homeless rate. I moved away in early April and I am very happy I did. Don't move here, don't listen to people who like it. It is horrible. Read More

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Austin is AMAZING! - 5/31/2019
I lived in Austin for 6 years and loved everyone. Of course, the weather is hot and humid but everything else is great. They have all the best restaurants and food. I loved it so much and would move there in a heartbeat. I think everyone should go! And if you do, go to Rudys. It is to DIE for! We went every Saturday and I loved it so much. Austin is Read More

meh - 5/31/2019
Been in Austin since 1998 so to most residents I'm practically a native. I've always been ambivalent about Austin - the weather can be crushing. It gets hot here and stays hot. Like summers they nickname "100 days of 100," meaning 100 straight days of 100 degree weather - yikes! And unlike other areas it doesn't cool at night, maybe down to 80. It does get cold in the winters, briefly.

Mosquitoes are a problem. If you live near any trees or landscaping or water, you'll have those big vicious "Tiger" mosquitoes; you know the ones that carry Zika and West Nile.

Housing is expensive; renting will eat your paycheck and buying (provided you can find something) is better but still expensive - since the state doesn't have income taxes, they get their revenue from property tax. My property tax nearly doubles my mortgage payment. Renters don't fare better because the landlords pass the cost onto their tenants.

Work is plentiful if you have Read More

The truth vs the hype about Austin - 4/10/2019
The only people who are happy in Austin are its repugnant millionaires. The job market here in virtually any sector besides tech is no better than the rest of the country - but cost of living is waaay higher. The rent on my 350sf studio apartment has gone up THREE times in the past two years and now costs me $1200/mo. Cost of water bill for 1 person averages $70/month. If you own, property taxes will crush your soul, they're nearly the highest in the country. Traffic is a ceaseless nightmare in every inch of Austin, and everything is crowded and ludicrously expensive. Thanks to our ten billion population of fire ants, you'll never be able to sit or even walk on grass if you move here. But don't worry, the four inch long flying Texas roaches and scorpions provide a distraction. Sperling's positive climate rating of Austin makes ZERO sense -- it's between 95 and 115 degrees every single day for SEVEN months out of the year. I can't wait to leave this hellhole. Read More

Do not move to Austin. - 4/6/2019
I moved here in 2017 and have regretted it ever sense. The job market is a lie, the weather sucks, traffic sucks, people are rude. My family and I are moving back to Phoenix in 2 months. I came here to make more money struggled to find a job and actually lost money.
DO NOT MOVE HERE IT Read More

Austin-toooo many people!! - 2/14/2019
It use to be better here but it looks so trashy now. It amazes me how it is rated so high. Maybe because there is a lot of things to do. Health care is so-so not the best. Houston has better a few hours away. It is humid and hot in the summer. Guess it might be better then some places, let me think. It is Not a place to retire!! but good if you work I guess. This city is for the younger generation. Nice to visit perhaps.Austin has lost it "Austin weird vibe that I miss. Too many people moving here from somewhere else. So differant here now... I miss the "weird austin".. I call it "Austin-china"! Tooo crowded!! Read More

Fun place to visit but terrible to live in - 1/31/2019
I lived in Austin for about 2 years and have various thoughts about the place, which some are good and bad.

The Good

-Fun culture. People like to go out and party alot. Alot of cool bars. 6th street is famous for a reason.

-Alot of high quality apartments. I had a pretty nice apartment and even the ones up north in Round Rock (town north of Austin) are pretty good.

-Fairly established tech industry thanks to Michael Dell who's invested alot into Austin.

-Lots of sunshine, never cold here too often and no winter (if you dont like winter that is).

-Growing city that isnt slow paced. Things keep getting built and more people keep coming (which may or may not be a good thing)

-Lots of very good parks. That was probably my favorite part about Austin is how well designed the parks are and the whole Springs in the middle of them was neat.

-Lots of cool festivals like SWSX and a bunch of Read More

Welcome - 10/24/2018
The Austin area has been home to me for over seven years now. After college at Texas State in San Marcos, I fell in love with the laid-back, fun, easy going, chill vibe that central Texas encompasses. I also love how friendly everyone is! And more importantly, I love that everyone has a dog and takes them everywhere! Perhaps a more simple moment of happiness, but I love going for a run at the Lady Bird Lake and seeing so many friendly wagging tails! Which brings me to why I am personally so confused at the sheer disgust and hatred in other people's comments Read More

Austin RACISM Alive and Well - 10/14/2018
Austin is a racist toilet, lived there for 3 years and can tell you its a fact, ugly town so ended up leaving. I didnt see much racism towards blacks because the whites in Austin have realized that blacks will make a fuss if they are discriminated against. So they pretend to be friends with blacks out of political correctness. Keep in mind that Austin is a historically racist town (the highway system was built to divide the races...so those people who built that system, their kids have now come of age and the racism is engrained in their upbringing and they continue the tradition (despite them saying otherwise)

So the racism you see is toward Mexicans, because the whites have figured out that the Mexicans will not put up a fuss and demand equality if discriminated against since they are from Mexico, likely illegal and scared of being deported. Its funny how Austin loves the Mexican food, Mexican culture, will use the Mexicans for cheap labor, but they hate the actual Read More

Nasty s***hole - 10/2/2018
I used to live in Dall-ass and have been to Austin 6 times over the span of 10 years.
We recently reconsidered relocating to Austin. My sister graduated from UT, which turned her into a smug, liberal, know-it-all, yuppy-scum monster. We decided to pay her a visit, look at properties and consider relocating.

Many of you reviewers are spot on! Austin is a filthy, disgusting city filled with puke puddles from Congress right into 6th street. Lots of strung-out homeless. People dress slovenly. I've never seen so many men in flip flops! UGH!

Witnessed a man from my hotel room stumble drunk and vomiting out into the street. Airport was run down. Dirty, old looking buildings. Nothing was new or shiny. Giant frat town. Let's not forget INSANE property taxes. $15,000 on a $350k house? No Read More

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