With over 1 million Travis County residents now calling Austin their home, making it the 15th-largest city in the US, Texas’ capital is a thriving city with an abundance of personal and professional appeal. Upwards of 2 million people live within the Austin/Round Rock Metropolitan Statistical Area, which encompasses Travis, Williamson, Hays, Bastrop and Caldwell counties. As the area’s population boom continues to explode, Austin remains one the of the prime relocation destinations in the country.
Austin is situated on the Colorado River, with 3 scenic man-made lakes within its city limits: Lady Bird Lake, Lake Austin and Lake Travis. Each waterway exudes a tranquil setting and represents an ideal spot for cooling off during the hot Texas summer months.
The eastern section of Austin is relatively flat, whereas the western portion consists of rolling hills, just on the edge of the flourishing Texas Hill Country. Austin is truly a Central Texas gem, and it comes as no surprise the Texas State Capitol building resides here.
With a plethora of career opportunities, nightlife hotspots, sporting events and recreational activities to choose from, the state’s capital flourishes in several ways.
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