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Ryland Homes in Austin, TX

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Austin, TX new home communities spotlight

Lakeline Ranch - The Woods

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Lakeline Ranch - The Woods
Ryland Homes
Leander, TX
From $234,990

Hidden Glen

Hidden Glen
Ryland Homes
Round Rock, TX
From $318,990

Blackhawk Park

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Blackhawk Park
Ryland Homes
Pflugerville, TX
From $205,990

Hometown Kyle - The Village

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Hometown Kyle - The Village
Ryland Homes
Kyle, TX
From $154,990

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Austin, TX - New Home Market Profile

Austin, TX, the capital of the Lone Star State and "Live Music Capital of the World," has more music venues per capita than any other city. Set against the attractive rolling backdrop of the Texas Hill Country, Austin is an attractive city with an economy driven by the hi-tech industry (Dell, IBM, Freescale Semiconductor), and small local businesses enjoy support from locals attuned to the philosophy "Keep Austin Weird."

The University of Texas at Austin is the largest university in the state of Texas, with over 50,000 students and over 15,000 faculty and staff members. The university is also a major contributor to Austin's tourism and entertainment industries, thanks to Longhorn sports. 300 days of sunshine a year allow Austinites to enjoy the great outdoors; running, cycling, kayaking, and swimming are all popular activities for residents in this urban oasis. Combine a friendly and liberal environment with a reasonable cost of living, mix in big city amenities without metropolitan congestion, throw in a lively sense of community, and you've got Austin, a fantastic place to buy a new home.

Population (year 2000): : 656,562 Estimated median household income in 2005: $43,731 (it was $42,689 in 2000)

Climate: Austin has a humid subtropical climate, characterized by hot summers and mild winters. Austin is usually at least partially sunny.

Texas Real Estate Zindex (Provided By Zillow.com):

  • Texas: $123,440
  • United States: $254,569

Most common industries for males:

  • Construction (16%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (11%)
  • Accommodation and food services (8%)
  • Computer and electronic products (7%)
  • Educational services (7%)
  • Public administration (6%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (5%)

Most common industries for females:

  • Educational services (15%)
  • Health care (12%)
  • Accommodation and food services (9%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (9%)
  • Public administration (8%)
  • Finance and insurance (5%)
  • Computer and electronic products (5%)

Austin: One of the Nation's Best in Many Facets
Courtesy of Homes ATX Realtors

As most of the nation has been effected by the housing slump over the last 18 months, Austin has been somewhat of an anomaly, experiencing steady growth. Austin remains one of the top cities in the nation to live, invest, and play.

What Makes Austin so Great?

  • Top 10 Luxury markets to watch. Austin is #5. (Unique Homes Magazine - 2007)
  • "Austin is known as the nation's mecca of live music. But after soaking up the nightlife and discovering other attributes of this funky state capital ? I'd go further: Austin, I'm here to say, is the best little city in America." (National Geographic Traveler - 2006)
  • Austin is the only city in the United States that ranked in the Top Five in all the stages of life - singles, couples, families, empty nesters and retirees.
  • Austin ranked #4 in the nation as "best tech towns in the US'. (Silicon Valley Leadership Group - 2006)
  • Austin ranked #2 in Top Ten Big Cities - 2006 (Based on quality of life, housing, health, education, financials, leisure activities, weather and neighbors - Money Magazine)
  • Austin ranked third in "Most Perfect" Place to Live in America (Fine Living TV Network - 2002)
  • Austin was named "One of the top 25 places in the US to raise a family. (Mothering Magazine 2001)
  • Austin has the 5th highest ratio of patents to population among US cities. (Austin Business Journal, 2001)
  • Austin is the third best city for mountain biking in the US, behind Boise, ID and Asheville, NC. (Mountain Bike Magazine, 2001)
  • Local swimming hole Barton Springs was named one of America's 60 Best Public Places. (Utne Reader - 2002)
  • " Austin residents enjoy the best of both worlds: a stylish, exciting urban life, but without a lot of the hassles big cities are known for." (MONEY Magazine - 2002)
  • Austin ranked the 4th Best City in North American for independent moviemakers. "Austin boasts a young, vibrant and ever-growing scene that includes top-flight, big-budget film and indie work alike. The city itself is a great place to live, incredibly rich in music and the arts, and enviable in the richness and variety of its natural beauty." (Movie Maker Magazine - 2003)
  • Austin ranked #1 among large metro areas in the first annual Best Cities for Relocating Families. (Primacy Relocation - 2003)
  • Austin, San Francisco, Portland, Jersey City and Seattle are the top five Best Cities for Relocating Singles. (Primacy Relocation 2004)

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