1. What is the population of Austin and the surrounding
area?
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City of Austin 757,688 |
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Austin Metropolitan Statistical Area 1,652,602 |
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The Austin metropolitan area is the 36th
largest region nationally |
2. What is the projected growth of Greater Austin?
Growth in the Greater Austin Region has
been extraordinary over the last decade. The Austin metro population
reached 1.6 million last year. The 1990's saw a 47
percent increase in population and growth has been averaging 3 percent annually
since the 2000 census.
3. Who are the major employers of Austin?
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Dell |
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Austin Independent School District |
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City of Austin |
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Federal Government |
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Freescale Semiconductor |
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IBM Corp. |
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Seton Healthcare Network |
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State of Texas |
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University of Texas at Austin |
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Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) |
4. What is the climate like?
The climate is temperate, with 300 days of sunshine
annually. Average temperatures range from 60 to 75 degrees in the
winter months and 80 to 95 degrees in the summer. An occasional
cold or warm front can of course cause the temperature to vary
slightly from the average though. Average rainfall is 32 inches
and snowfall is rare but does occasionally happen.
5. What will it cost me to purchase a home
in the Austin area?
The median price
for an existing single family home
is currently $185,250.
6. What is the major industry?
There was a time when Austin was known primarily
as the capital of Texas and home of The University of Texas.
Those sectors remain a healthy and vital part of the Austin landscape,
but over the last two decades the community has developed
a very healthy balance of employment across a diverse range of
industries. Chamber efforts are focused on strengthening the technology
sector and recruiting such new industries as automotive suppliers,
medical products, pharmaceuticals, and wireless.
7. What are the major school districts in
and around Austin?
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Austin ISD |
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Bastrop ISD |
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Del Valle ISD |
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Dripping Springs ISD |
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Eanes ISD |
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Georgetown ISD |
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Hays ISD |
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Lake Travis ISD |
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Leander ISD |
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Pflugerville ISD |
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Round Rock ISD |
8. Where can I find the locations of churches
in the Austin area?
You can call the Austin Area Interreligious Ministries
at (512)386.9145 for a list.
9. Who provides public transportation in the
Austin area?
Area bus service is provided by Capital Metro.
You can call (512) 474.1200 for routes, fares, and schedules, or
also visit their website at http://www.capmetro.org
10. What colleges and universities
are in the Austin area?
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The University of Texas
at Austin |
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Huston-Tillotson College |
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St. Edward's University |
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Concordia University at Austin |
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Texas State University |
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Austin Community College |
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Southwestern University |
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