 
About Austin
Austin is the fourth largest city in Texas and the sixteenth most populous city in the nation. Located in the Central Texas Hill Country, Austin is approximately 230 miles from Mexico and less than 200 miles from 3 of the 10 largest U.S. cities (192 miles from Dallas to its north, 79 miles from San Antonio to its south, and 162 miles from Houston to its southeast).
 Austin is a beautiful, sunny city full of dualities. It brims with both southern tradition and quirky eccentricity. Walking downtown, you’ll likely pass by an historic warehouse that originally received horse-drawn deliveries, then look up to see the new Frost Tower with its sparkling glass-sheeted walls and a lotus-flower-like crown. While jogging under shade trees along Town Lake, it may seem difficult to believe that some of the nation’s most advanced technology centers are only a few miles away. Austin has something for everyone, from students to CEOs; musicians to athletes.
Austin Basic Facts
Area code: 512
Time zone: Central
Founding Date: 1839
Original name: Waterloo (Capitol of the Republic of Texas)
City population estimate: 700,407 (2005)
Austin-Round Rock MSA: 1,403,646 (2005)
Total City of Austin land area: 291.44 sq. mi. (2005)
Mayor: Will WynnCounty: Travis
County Judge: Samuel T. Biscoe
Neighboring counties: Williamson, Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays (Greater Austin area)
Average days of sunshine per year: 300
Average temperature: 70 F
Elevation: 125 to 1000 ft above sea level
Taxes: No corporate income tax, state or local. No personal income tax, state or local
Distance to the Border: 225 miles from Mexican border. San Antonio, Houston, and Dallas are all within 200 miles.
Dress: Spring, summer and fall are all suitable for shorts, short sleeves and light d resses. In winter, a sweater or light jacket may be needed. A few days of the year during the colder months may require a heavy coat.
Official slogan: "Live Music Capital of the World"
 Austin has been ranked
Coolest city in America in 2003 and 2004. Cities rank based on their nightlife, culture, job growth, number of singles, cost of living alone, coolness and public opinion. (Forbes, June 2004)
#3 Among the best places for business and careers. Economy.com considered "expenses related to labor, energy, taxes and office space" as well as the workforce, job and income growth, migration patterns, crime rates, and culture and leisure. (Forbes, May 2004)
#2 "America’s Favorite Cities" poll. The Travel and Leisure poll considered city dwellers who are "good looking", "friendly", and "proud of their city". (Travel and Leisure, March 2004)
#1 Top 10 Hottest Wireless Cities. Austin boasts more free wireless hotspots per capita than anywhere else in the country. (Newsweek, June 2004)
#1 Smallest U.S. gain in 2003 housing prices. Housing prices rose nearly 80% in  2003 but in Austin, prices increased by only 1.23%.
(Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight, March 2004)
#1 U.S. for relocating families. Austin won because commute times are lower than the national average, there is no state income tax, housing prices have leveled off, average income is high relative to cost of living and the city has the third highest expected job-growth rate in the country. (Worldwide Employee Relocation Council. Sperling’s Best Places, May 2004)
#1 Creativity for U.S. regions. Austin beat San Francisco and Seattle in a survey ranking creativity based on technology, talent and tolerance. (Harvard Business Journal, Feb. 2004)
#2 Retail market in the nation. Considered were increased consumer spending, a housing market with low interest rates and rapid population growth.  (Austin Business Journal, Jan. 2004)
#1 "Top 10 cities for moviemakers." (MovieMaker magazine, winter 2004)
#1 Airport for all airports its size-Austin Bergstrom International Airport. (J.D. Power and Associates 2003) ABIA also ranked among the top airports of any size worldwide for overall satisfaction.
(J.D. Power and AssociatesWinter 2004)
#1 "Top 10 Cities for Hispanics to Live In" (Hispanic Magazine, July/Aug 2004)
#4 Safest big city in the nation according to a study in the Austin Business Journal (Austin Business Journal, Dec. 2002)
#3 Top large cities in Southwest— Austin/San Marcos, TX—Best cities for entrepreneurs. (Entrepreneur.com, 2003)
#3 Best Cities for Singles survey (forbes.com, 2004) (Forbes, Jul. 2003)
#3 Best Metros 2004 (#1 in 2003, forbes.com)
#4 American cities (Austin 2004 Newcomer Guide)
#1 Best Place for Business and Career (Forbes, June, 2004)
#1 Best Big City to Live in the U.S. (Forbes, June 2004)
#1 Best City to Do Business and Advance One’s Career in the U.S. (Forbes, Jul. 2003)
#13 Fittest city in the country & 16th most populous city in the U.S. (Men’s Fitness magazine 2003))
Population and Diversity 
Austin boasts a diverse labor force in its young, growing, and talented population. A combined 116,000 students are enrolled at U.T. and 6 other Austin colleges and universities. In fact, one quarter of Austin holds a Bachelor’s degree. There are 12 additional colleges and universities within 100 miles of Austin educate another 75,000 undergrads. Half the region’s population is in peak working age; 20-44, which lends itself to a strong entrepreneurial culture with creative energy.
Emergency / Non Emergency Numbers
Emergency: 911
Non-emergency/animal abuse: 311
Fire (non-emergency): 477-5784
Police (non-emergency): 974-5750
Travis County Sheriff (non-emergency): 854-9285
Fire Department Public Information Office: 974-0150 City and State Organizations
City of Austin Website
Greater Austin Chamber
Cedar Park Chamber of Commerce
Pflugerville Chamber of Commerce
Round Rock Chamber of Commerce
Lake Travis Chamber of Commerce
Travis County
Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau
Texas Workforce Commission
State of Texas
The Austin Housing Finance Corporation
News and Entertainment
Austin News
The Austin Chronicle
Austin’s alternative weekly newspaper
Austin City Search
Information about entertainment, restaurants, nightlife, etc.
Austin360.com
Information about entertainment, restaurants, nightlife, etc.
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