While Austin is situated 200 miles (322km) from the Gulf of Mexico, there are plenty of spots in town to soak up the Texas sun at the water’s edge. Culture Trip rounds up the city’s favorite riverside and lakeside beaches, including secluded spots and stretches popular for activities like paddle-boarding and kayaking. What is the […]

The Texas capital has undergone a pandemic influx unlike anywhere else in the country thanks to a flood of invading tech companies (Samsung, Oracle) along with quarantine-exhausted, remote-working transplants from major cities seeking a lifestyle upgrade — including some notable actors who, like Padalecki (an Austin Is Austin a good city for actors? Austin is […]

Austin encompasses 272 square miles along the Colorado River in central Texas 200 miles from the Gulf of Mexico. How many hours is it from Austin to Mexico? 10 hours, 55 minutes From: Check-in: Check-out: Get: vacation flight hotel SEARCH Powered by MediaAlpha Which Texan city is closest to the Mexican border? The U.S.–Mexico border […]

Average Humidity Daily Place Afternoon 67 Austin 49 76 Brownsville 58 76 Corpus Christi 59 65 Dallas 49 Is Dallas or Austin more humid? In the hills, it isn’t. Its more humid than Arizona but much drier than Dallas, SA or Houston. Central Austin tends to be more humid (and thus, more green). Is Austin […]

16 Things To Do Alone in Austin, Texas: Solo Travel in Austin Tour the Texas Capitol: Interesting Thing To Do Alone in Austin. Do a Guided Tour of the City and See the Highlights. Go for a Run at Zilker Park: Fun Thing To Do Alone in Austin. Tour the Bullock Texas State History Park. […]

Statistically speaking, Austin is a moderately safe place to visit. According to statistics recently released by the FBI, Austin had the 73rd highest Violent Crime rate in the country in 2019, 414 incidents per 100,000 residents. It also ranked 59th for Property Crime rate in the country, 3189.7 per 100,000 residents. Is Austin Texas a […]

And what about the Capital City? Austin ranked 38th overall with a score of 69.67. It scored an impressive No. 3 overall in socioeconomic diversity, followed by cultural diversity (74), household diversity (192), economic diversity (205), and religious diversity (253). What is the race population in Austin Texas? Austin Demographics White: 72.63% Black or African […]

The distance from Austin to Houston by plane is 140 Miles. This is the air distance on the most direct route taken by the vast majority of flights. How long is a flight to Austin to Houston? Travel Advisory Departing from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Arriving at William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) Average flight time […]

Regulatory factors such as significant delays in the city’s permit review processes, lack of developable land zoned for high density residential development, minimal “by-right” entitlements, and fierce neighborhood opposition to density and affordable housing also contribute to increasing housing prices in Austin. Why is rent so expensive in Austin? The average Austin rent is steadily […]

Is Austin Safe To Visit? Statistically speaking, Austin is a moderately safe place to visit. According to statistics recently released by the FBI, Austin had the 73rd highest Violent Crime rate in the country in 2019, 414 incidents per 100,000 residents. Is Austin safer than Dallas? Factors used to determine “Safety Score” In comparison, Dallas […]

The shortest distance (air line) between Austin and Houston is 146.57 mi (235.88 km).The geographic midpoint between Austin and Houston is in 73.28 mi (117.94 km) distance between both points in a bearing of 103.74°. It is located in United States of America, Texas, Austin County. Is Houston near Austin? Austin encompasses 272 square miles […]

Austin encompasses 272 square miles along the Colorado River in central Texas 200 miles from the Gulf of Mexico. The capitol city is 200 miles southwest of Dallas 162 miles west of Houston 90 miles north of San Antonio and is the center of the major metropolitan area of Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos. How far is […]

Climate and Average Weather Year Round in Austin Texas, United States. In Austin, the summers are hot and oppressive; the winters are short, cold, and windy; and it is partly cloudy year round. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 43°F to 97°F and is rarely below 30°F or above 102°F. […]

In Texas, a single individual requires an income of at least $30,780 to pay all of their expenses. If you have a working partner to divide living expenses, you will only need to make $23,155 per year. What salary do you need to live in Austin? Typical Expenses 1 ADULT 2 ADULTS (1 WORKING) 0 […]

Austin Demographics White: 72.63% Black or African American: 7.83% Other race: 7.77%Two or more races: 3.47% What percentage of Austin is white? 72.6%Table Population Persons 65 years and over, percent  8.9% Female persons, percent  49.2% Race and Hispanic Origin White alone, percent  72.6% What is the racial breakdown of Austin? According to […]