Thinking Of Moving To Austin, TX? What Newcomers Really Need To Know | Living In Austin

Austins just not what it used to be.. Old Austin was uniquely vibrant, weird and welcoming. The culture was local and very indie with a mom and pops feel with inviting local restaurants, and a great music scene. Now days it just feels congested, corporate, and there’s an overall lack of community. My experience is that there’s a lot of unhappiness here even more so than let’s say Houston or San Antonio. Neighbors are too afraid to talk to one another or can’t be bothered to wave at their neighbors, and others are being priced out of their homes, and this has had a very negative impact on the local music scene. A snooty rude uptight rich culture is starting to pervade the scene. Homelessness has gotten out of control and the class divide is getting worse more so than other cities in Texas.

how's the rent? Relocating, I don't want to buy until I really understand the lay of the land. Would prefer renting initially for a year or 2

you are awesome, thanks for this!

Hi. You are a wonderful woman. Thank you and if I would like to buy, I will look for a house for you to help me. Thank you.

Hi. I live in Europe but I'm planning to go to Austin, I want to live there. I love it and I'm not 20 years old, but I'm enchanted by its atmosphere. I hope you can be there next summer!? Madam, you are amazing like the city you presented and I've seen several of your videos so far. I want to buy it when I'm there a house in a good location and I would like to find you. Good bye.

Austin is ruined. I grew up there in the 90s and it was fantastic.

What bout Sam's Bar BQ and Stevie Ray Vaughan Park and Antone's.

The slogan "Keep Austin Weird" does not reflect pride of residents rejecting social norms. It was a campaign slogan of a plan to support local small businesses.

I just moved from NJ to Austin a week ago. My first impression is not so good. There are so many homeless people in downtown and you need car even in Downtown as it is hot that you can't even walk a few blocks ..cost of living is pretty high as in NJ even higher than in NJ. Some neighborhoods are really nice and clean but if it is expensive to live there. I come from the East Coast so prices look similar as NJ or even NY in some areas. Some people are friendly.

In MN 6k-8k property tax is what most are paying these days as more and more young families are moving out of the mpls/stp area and if you add how much we pay in state income its pretty much adds up to property tax down in TX.

As a native for 55 years, It has declined. The crime, pollution, homeless camps and expense has made it a hybrid of Philidelphia or Houston.

Is Austin weird?.....I think the place you can find the most odd people in USA is Asheville, NC!

Shoutout to the Dittmar food court

What an enjoyable video. I watched because I am in the process of moving from Nashville to Dallas and you provided useful Texas information like property taxes that apply to Dallas as well. Also, my Mom is from Williamson County outside of Austin and she was always so proud of being from your part of the country. Visiting her relatives as children was always a lot of fun because even back then the people were super friendly to us.

I don't understand the comment that Austin is friendly, maybe for someone in their 20s, but as someone older and from the Mid-West it's very cliquey.

Watched the video from Milan, Italy, as I am gradually preparing my future outside of my home country, maybe in the US, and why not in Texas! Loved the quality of the content :)

I live 3 hours away, (Outside Dallas Texas) and yes Austin is a very welcoming friendly city, especially for the younger crowd. Where I live people are a bit more stand offish. Always enjoy taking a drive once in a while and spend a weekend at a relatives house in Round Rock, spend the day in Lake Travis, and party Dowtown 6th street at night. People just need to be careful about hanging out late past 1am on 6th street, can get very crazy and too rowdy.

Except for a couple of pockets of nice neighborhoods & Lakeway & Steiner ranch & the walking trails of lady bird lake; Austin Tx is a DUMP. Liberals have ruined it trash homeless tattoos piercings men who want to be women dikes women who want to be men. Super uppety snobby people who say their Christian. WTF! Dumb hicks everywhere has been my experience. Lol….I grew up here left for 32 years (CA) came back & have been mortified by the people here. Weather is bipolar. Planning my exit strategy.

austin used to be weird because all of the state's rejects would move there from the country towns they didn't really fit in, so it sucks when californians move here and make everyone feel like shit for being different or uncool when that's what everyone moved to austin to escape.

Your comment on the weather was laughable. The hot season runs from May through October. It is relentless and it doesn't become that comfortable even after sundown from July through September. That is one reason utilities are so expensive; it costs money to run the air conditioning for six months straight.

Great video!

Some of your walk throughs are actually in Round Rock ><

I lived in Austin from 1982 to 1990 when I was an undergrad and law school student at UT. Austin used to be great. Now, you couldn't pay me to live there.

Amazing video. I could feel the city vibe while watching. Greetings from Brazil!

high property tax or income tax - the government is still taking money from you

Ok so don't take this the wrong way but Portland's Weird is different than Austin's Weird. Austin feels a little more like Socal than Portland sometimes does - just my opinion but I haven't spent enough time in Austin (would like to spend more visiting).

Also, Austin's recent growth and income tax free environment are appealing for relocation. I love Oregon but Portland has been on a consistent decline the last 3 years and leadership hasn't helped with its recovery. We're finally building more apartments (as a lack of affordable housing was an issue the last 5 years) but I often see more units available in my budget/range with the Austin Metro if I'm making just under 40k

Thank you. I am looking for an opportunity to live in Austin. See you!

not is not.. with all those DEMONcRATS.. GET OUT OF TEXAS!!! STAY IN MEXIFORNIA, NY OR SEATTLE STAY OVER THERE . NOT COME TO TEXAS.. WITH ALL YOUR CRAP

Really good video 👌

Do a segment on Lakeway. Texas. 💪🇺🇸🇺🇸👍👍👍🥃

Have you ever thought about doing videos for people from urban areas looking to rent in the downtown areas of Austin?

I don't know if as a realtor that fits what you're doing videos for, but it would be interesting from my perspective as a New Yorker (and being used to renting). I think there are a sizable group of NYers looking at Texas, so adding my voice/request. Thanks for the video!

Having lived in Austin for over twenty years, I can say that it's a vibrant fun city with great people, food, and activities. It's getting more expensive and congested every year, but if you can deal with those things, then you're in for a good time

Austin is too liberal.
These tech jobs are hard to get.

I grew up a military brat, moving around every 3-4 years and I have been in Austin almost 8 years, and I absolutely love it and can definitely see myself dying here.

You should mention also that during the summer time you need to water your foundation often. Otherwise, your big home investment will lose a lot of money to foundation issues.

Stop telling people to move here! it was great when is was affordable, 5 years ago.

i WISH I COULD MOVE THERE!!

My favorite thing about Austin is how active it is. I love walking lady bird lake and swimming at Barton Springs. You and the guy you were walking town lake with both look incredible.

What are the good and bad neighborhoods/ zip codes? Or safe and unsafe

What is your opinion on whether or not to buy knowing the market is still falling?

Spot on the social element.. people are genuine and you can chill many times before the "what do you do question".. Weather is moody, "winter blasts" but also "offensively hot in summer months" haha yes! October is my favorite weather month. Love it here though :)

The Answer is Hell Yes. You can not find a better place!!!