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Population:767,250
Pop. Change:17%
State: Texas
Metro Area: Austin-Round Rock Metro Area
County: Travis County
City:Austin
Zip Code:78715, 78745, ... 75 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about Austin, Texas

As of 2011, Austin's population is 767,250 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 16.92 percent.

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The median home cost in Austin is $196,200. Home appreciation the last year has been -2.21 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Austin's cost of living is 2.40% Higher than the U.S. average.

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Austin public schools spend $4,686 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 14.7 students per teacher in Austin.

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The unemployment rate in Austin is 6.30 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Positive. Austin jobs have Increased by 0.80 percent.

Average Commute time is 25 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Austin's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

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 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
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 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
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