• Founded: 1839
• Incorporated: 1839
• Founded by: Originally settled as Waterloo; later chosen to become the capital of the Republic of Texas and renamed Austin in honor of Stephen F. Austin
• Population (2023 estimate): 979,882
• Official City Website: https://www.austintexas.gov/
• Total City Area: 326.5 sq mi (845.6 km²)
• Counties: Travis, Hays and Williamson

2023 Accolades

• Top Food Destination: Austin was recognized as one of the top 20 food destinations in the United States, praised for its diverse culinary offerings, including Tex-Mex, barbecue, and international cuisines such as Vietnamese, Korean, and Egyptian. ​MySA

• Best Cities for Food: Food & Wine readers ranked Austin #10 in the “Best Cities for Food in the U.S.” and #3 in “Best Food Truck Cities in the U.S.” ​Visit Austin

• Best College Town: Austin was ranked #1 in the “Best College Towns in America,” highlighting its vibrant community and educational environment. ​cainrealtygroup.com

• Most Fun Cities: The city secured the #7 spot in the “Most Fun Cities in America” list, reflecting its lively entertainment and cultural scene. ​cainrealtygroup.com

• Best Housing Market: Austin was recognized as having the #1 “Best Housing Market For Growth and Stability Performance in the U.S.” ​cainrealtygroup.com

• Top Coffee City: Austin was named one of the “Top 10 Coffee Cities in America,” based on factors like the number of coffee shops and the quality of coffee. ​Austin Title

• Best Places for Black Entrepreneurs: Austin was ranked #1 in “Best Places for Black Entrepreneurs,” recognizing its supportive business environment. ​cainrealtygroup.com

2021 Accolades

• • Best Places to Live: Austin was ranked #5 in the “Best Places to Live in the U.S.” by U.S. News & World Report, citing its strong job market and high quality of life.​

  • Best Performing Cities: The city was recognized as the #1 “Best Performing City in America,” reflecting its economic growth and resilience. ​cainrealtygroup.com

  • Best Cities for Jobs: Austin secured the #5 spot in the “Best Cities for Jobs,” highlighting its robust employment opportunities. ​cainrealtygroup.com

  • Best BBQ City: Clever named Austin #1 on their list of “Best BBQ Cities in America,” celebrating its renowned barbecue scene. ​Visit Austin

  • Top Tech City: The city was ranked #7 in “The Top Tech Cities in the U.S.,” reflecting its growing technology sector. ​cainrealtygroup.com