About Austin Apartments Living

The great city of Austin, nestled in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, houses the Texas State capitol and provides homes for a growing population of 1.3 million people. A home of diversity, Austin hosts not only the renowned University of Texas, but also many profitable high – tech industries including companies such as Dell, Intel, Motorola, and Samsung.

Centrally located, Austin is within comfortable driving distance from other metropolitan areas. Where Dallas lies 195 miles to the north, San Antonio resides 80 miles southward, and Houston, a mere 160 mile southeast.

Austin prides itself in the arts and entertainment industry. Tree lined streets often stage as the backdrop for filming and cinematology crews. Music enthusiasts thrive in the rich atmosphere of live performances in the many clubs in areas such as its famous 6 th Street. There you will find all sorts of tunes including blues, jazz, swing, country & western, reggae, and rock. In March, Austin annually hosts the South X Southwest Music Conference featuring new bands and star attractions.

Visitors and natives alike enjoy numerous day and nightlife activities in Austin’s warm, mild climate. May through September can be humid and rainy with temperatures in the 90’s to low 100’s. In fall cooler weather arrives and high temperatures during the winter hover around the 60’s. Ranking highest in the nation in restaurants and movie screens per capita, patrons are spoiled with vast choices. Alternatives include the illustrious annual Austin Film Festival, along with top-notch museums, parks, lakes, and shopping opportunities. Outdoor enthusiasts may explore the chain of lakes in the Highland Lake Region, a rich environment for swimming, scuba diving, boating, water skiing, hiking, and camping. Whether going solo or with a backcountry guide, recreationists are free to embark on the memorable journeys revealing intimate secrets to the beauty surrounding the Austin area.