Texas often gets criticized in the news; “It’s that place
way down south, you know the one with the cowboys, where everyone drives huge
trucks and talks with a long Texan drawl…where the women are beautiful but very
conservative.”
In reality, Texas is not all that different from other states. Most people have never ridden a horse, don’t know all that much about cattle and many are very well read and come from a culturally diverse background. However, from the representation of Texas at large, you would think one of two things: either everybody lives in the direst of poverty, or everybody here is ultra-conservative and stuck-up. When in reality, nothing could be further from the truth, especially, when we refer to the city of Austin, Texas. This is a city that has been booming for the past few years – and it is new, younger residents that seem to be attracted to this city.
While the primary reason for moving to Austin has to do with economics, there are also a few other reasons why people make living in this city a choice and not a necessity.
1. Austin is the cultural hub of the entire state of Texas. This city hosts events, activities and social networks like SXSW, film festivals, and Austin City Limits.
2. The music in Austin is renown throughout the nation. Bands and groups from all over the nation converge here, so whether you are a Jazz, rock, or alternative music fan, you’ll find just what you are looking for at more than a few of the local Austin clubs.
3. Austin also has a burgeoning improv scene, with comedy clubs being popular throughout the city.
4. Austin is a friendly city; it has great year-round weather and offers many fun things to do, and the means to do them with.
5. Austin offers job security. Forbes has ranked Austin as the #1 place to look for a job, unlike many other regions around the country. Austin has gained many new companies in the technology industry, as well as new corporate residents in the last few years. Companies move to Austin because of the steady flow of qualified, employable people who graduate from the University of Texas and want to work in their hometown.
In reality, Texas is not all that different from other states. Most people have never ridden a horse, don’t know all that much about cattle and many are very well read and come from a culturally diverse background. However, from the representation of Texas at large, you would think one of two things: either everybody lives in the direst of poverty, or everybody here is ultra-conservative and stuck-up. When in reality, nothing could be further from the truth, especially, when we refer to the city of Austin, Texas. This is a city that has been booming for the past few years – and it is new, younger residents that seem to be attracted to this city.
While the primary reason for moving to Austin has to do with economics, there are also a few other reasons why people make living in this city a choice and not a necessity.
1. Austin is the cultural hub of the entire state of Texas. This city hosts events, activities and social networks like SXSW, film festivals, and Austin City Limits.
2. The music in Austin is renown throughout the nation. Bands and groups from all over the nation converge here, so whether you are a Jazz, rock, or alternative music fan, you’ll find just what you are looking for at more than a few of the local Austin clubs.
3. Austin also has a burgeoning improv scene, with comedy clubs being popular throughout the city.
4. Austin is a friendly city; it has great year-round weather and offers many fun things to do, and the means to do them with.
5. Austin offers job security. Forbes has ranked Austin as the #1 place to look for a job, unlike many other regions around the country. Austin has gained many new companies in the technology industry, as well as new corporate residents in the last few years. Companies move to Austin because of the steady flow of qualified, employable people who graduate from the University of Texas and want to work in their hometown.
Bottom Line
Austin has a lot to offer both socially and economically.
Best of all, you don’t have to be born in Austin to be a success here. The
economy is stable and there are lots of things to do for families and singles.
All the city needs is for you to join in on the fun.
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