INVEST IN TEXAS REAL ESTATE
As the 10th largest city in the U.S., Austin leads the nation in job creation and is one of the fastest growing large cities in the United States. What happens in Austin doesn’t just stay in Austin. It starts here and changes the world.
Austin is a truly global city. More than 20% of Austinites are foreign born and we speak more than 100 languages.
We rank first in the state for the number of artist and musicians per capita. We are home to major events like Austin City Limits and SXSW where concepts like Twitter, and FourSquare found global reach.
AUSTIN, TEXAS GLOBAL RECOGNITION
As the state capital of Texas, Austin has some distinct advantages. We are strategically aligned along the NAFTA trade corridor between Canada and Mexico. And, when it comes to exports, Austin ranks 9th out of the top 100 U.S. metro areas.
50 Best Places to Live in the U.S. in 2018
According to Newsweek Austin, Texas ranks #1 overall best places to live in the United States with an overall score of 7.7
Austin is the No. 1 U.S. city on global ranking of the 100 Best Cities for Millennials ...
... based on measure representing business ecosystems, affordability, openness, and recreation. Austin has the
2nd highest share of millennials among the 100 largest U.S. metros.
Austin is best 'non-gateway' commercial real estate market in U.S., survey says
Historically, 'world affairs' would have little impact on Austin, which has been a small market dominated by local money and politics, but those days are over. Increasingly, institutional money and private equity is flowing to Austin from around the globe.
Austin is one of 22 Cities at the Forefront of Global Tech
Austin ranks first as a more affordable, talent-rich alternative to San Francisco. New York, America’s premier world city, comes third. The US is home to many of the biggest and most innovative tech companies. Cities here benefit from superior access to venture capital and funding that help scale-ups to grow.
Austin is No. 13 on Global Startup Ecosystem Ranking and 5th highest U.S. city in the ranking
Read more
Austin is No. 7 on ranking of 50 Global Future-Ready Economies Enabling Innovation & Change Through Technology
Dell recognized 50 cities around the world for embracing technology to adapt and thrive in an ever-changing and globalized future.
AUSTIN, TEXAS INVESTMENT
The city of Austin builds strategic relationships everyday. We are plug into the future with more than 5,400 high tech businesses. Yielding a gross metro product of more than $112 Billion U.S. dollars per year. The city of Austin's economic development groups are all about customer service. In many cities it could takes months or even years to get plugged into the local business community. But in Austin you can be connected to people and resources you need within days.
The communities business friendly tax structure, diversity of idea and highly innovative cultures exceeds expectations. So when you are ready to grow your business and expand into Texas, consider expanding through Austin and experience a quality of life you and your whole family will surely enjoy.
Texas picked as the state with the most-favorable business climate, corporate execs say
When it comes to identifying the nation's best climate for business, corporate executives say Texas ranks first among states nationwide, according to a report released this morning by Development Counsellors International.
It's a familiar spot for Texas: This is the seventh straight time the state has stood No. 1 in the DCI survey, which has been produced every three years since 1996.
Austin is No. 3 on America's Top Small business City in 2017 Ranking
With its thriving tech sector and access to universities and highly skilled workers, Austin, Texas, jumped to No. 3. Meanwhile, San Jose dropped from the top spot in 2016 to No. 4 this year.
#4 Top Places in the US for Job Seekers
What’s the best city in the U.S. for job seekers? That is a difficult question to answer.
Austin is a major tech hub, and firms including Apple, Dell and — yes — Indeed all have headquarters or major regional offices here. Even so, the city is also the Texas state capitol and government remains Austin’s biggest major industry, according to BLS data.
As compiled by Indeed and reported by Forbes Austin ranks as one of the top best cities for job seekers 2017.
AUSTIN, TEXAS HIGHLY EDUCATED
With 29 area colleges and universities including the University of Texas Austin the community has one of the most educated populations in the U.S. Strong university, business and government partnerships help the cities entrepreneurial spirit soar. We are the most patent producing city in all of Texas.
Austin Ranks 3rd among the 100 largest metros for the Share of Jobs that Require High Digital Skills.
These trends underscore a key point about the influence of digitalization on regional prosperity: variations in the digital skills of the local workforce may be contributing to the polarization of cities’ economic fortunes.
Austin is one of the 10 Most Educated Cities in America based on ranking at the 150 largest U.S. metropolitan areas.
Research shows that a skilled and educated workforce provides a significant boost to the economy.
Austin's Travis County is in the top 10 of the 2017 Talent Attraction Scorecard's ranking of large counties growing their skilled talent base.
Austin’s core county still ranks highly in job growth and skilled job growth and regional competitiveness.
AUSTIN, TEXAS ECONOMY
Our welcoming nature has created a connected and collaborative business climate across many diverse industries. Whether it's one of our 35,000 small business or global corporate giants, Austin is the epicenter of creative energy.
Austin's economy is the nation's fastest growing among large cities
A new report from WalletHub ranks the U.S. cities with the fastest growing economies. Austin sits at No. 9 overall and No. 1 among cities with a population over 300,000.
Austin has the No.2 best performing metro economy
Austin has added an average of 2,900 private-sector jobs each month since 2012. That translates to a five-year growth rate of 26.0 percent, fourth-best in America.
Austin is the No 4 on Best Cities for Job Seekers
The Texas capital received the highest marks for its work-life balance and for relatively high salaries compared to other top destinations for job seekers, according to the ranking by Austin-based jobs site Indeed.com.
Austin has the second-lowest unemployment rate in Texas, well below the national average.
Looking at the country as a whole, Indeed found the most opportunities in the South and the West. The top 16 metros are all in the Sun Belt, and only one city in the top nine is outside Florida, Texas and California.
AUSTIN, TEXAS QUALITY OF LIFE
#1 Best Places To Live In The United States
Consistently named among the best places to live and work, Austin is universally regarded for its thriving economy, low cost of living and enviable quality of life.
#1 Best U.S. City for Millennials Among Global Ranking
Millennials are often defined by their affinity with technology, their entrepreneurial mindset, and their revitalising effects on cities.
