Community Information
The Austin Area
Austin is widely recognized as a city of opportunity that is both exciting and affordable. In 2013, Forbes ranked Austin #14 for Best Places for Business and Careers, #2 in Job Growth, and #15 in Education Rank. In 2014, Forbes also named Austin as the #2 city for Millennials, too. CNNMoney recognized Austin as the fastest growing city in the U.S. from July 2012 and July 2013, according to data from the Census Bureau, and announced in 2013 that the capital of Texas was the # 1 place for small business friendliness, according to Thumbtack's latest annual survey. In 2013, the Austin Business Journal also announced that Austin ranked as the #1 economy in the U.S. For more detailed information on the Austin area, visit the Austin Chamber of Commerce or check out our AustinHomeSearch.com blog.