United States

Austin

#1 Top 5 cities

Austin combines a strong tech market, good coworking infrastructure, and a looser atmosphere than the most expensive coastal hubs.

Country overview

Population

974 447

Year-round temperatures

Day: 16°C až 35°C

Night: 5°C až 24°C

Climate

A long hot summer, a mild winter, and frequent periods of high heat.

Distance to the sea

250 km

Social atmosphere

7/10

Costs

Housing cost 3/10
Food cost 3/10

Business friendliness

8/10

Safety

6/10

Austin is broadly usable for everyday life, but property crime, vehicle theft and late-night incidents warrant normal big-city precautions, with conditions varying by area.

Natural disaster resilience

4/10

Extreme heat, drought, flash flooding and severe thunderstorms are recurring risks; tornadoes and occasional winter storms can also disrupt daily life and power.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 8/10
Internet speed 8/10
Internet stability 8/10
Electricity stability 5/10

Community types

  • Digital nomads
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Long-term expats
  • Couples

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇮🇳Indians
  • 🇲🇽Mexicans
  • 🇨🇳Chinese
  • 🇻🇳Vietnamese

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Strong remote community
  • +Quality services
  • +Wide housing options
  • +Good for long-term stay

Cons

  • −Traffic congestion
  • −Higher living costs