Austin, Texas
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Traveling to Austin
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Districts to Explore
Flagship boutique retail, historic live music (Continental Club), iconic dining, high pedestrian foot traffic.
Creative culinary hub, craft breweries, specialty third-wave coffee purveyors, art collectives.
High-end retail, Austin City Limits (ACL Live at Moody Theater), Lady Bird Lake hike-and-bike trail access.
Historic bungalow bars, outdoor food truck courts, transitioning to luxury hotel & residential mix.
Getting Here: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
Primary Commercial Hub · 8.5 Miles to Downtown
Know Before You Go: Practical Logistics
Essential arrival protocols, seasonal warnings, and access rules for Austin
Austin Key Facts & FAQ
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What is the population of Austin, TX?
Austin, Texas had an estimated population of 979,882 in July 2023. That is a change of +1.9% from the April 2020 Census base.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates (sub-county, Vintage 2023) · As of: July 1, 2023
What is the median household income in Austin?
The median household income in Austin is $91,461. Per-capita income is $59,427.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · As of: 2019–2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)
How much do homes and rent cost in Austin?
The median home value in Austin is $512,700 (owner-occupied units). Median gross rent is $1,655 per month.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · As of: 2019–2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)
What is the property tax rate in Austin?
Homeowners in Austin pay a median of $7,801 per year in real estate taxes. Divided by the median home value, that is an effective rate of 1.52%. This is a Census-based estimate, not an assessor's rate.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · As of: 2019–2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)
What is the sales tax rate in Austin, Texas?
The combined sales tax rate in Austin is 8.25%: 6.25% state plus 2.00% local. Rates can vary by location within a metro area.
Source: Texas Comptroller city rate table (Austin, Travis Co.) · As of: 2026
What is the climate like in Austin?
Austin averages a July daily high of 95°F and a January daily low of 42°F, with about 48.7 inches of precipitation per year.
Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5 reanalysis), 2015-2024 average, retrieved 2026-10-18 · As of: 2015–2024 average
Which airport serves Austin?
The primary commercial airport for Austin is Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), about 8.5 miles in a straight line from the city center.
Source: Google Places API; straight-line distance computed from coordinates · As of: October 2026
What is the main hospital near Austin?
Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas, 1500 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701. In an emergency, call 911.
Source: Google Places API (New), retrieved 2026-10-18 · As of: October 2026
Who provides tap water in Austin?
City of Austin Water & Wastewater (EPA water system ID TX2270001) supplies Austin and serves about 1,115,323 people from surface water. Ask the utility for its annual water quality report.
Source: U.S. EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · As of: Retrieved October 2026
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