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Austin, Texas. Austin, our state's capitol city, has an estimated population of 1,249,763, in the past the population of the city has doubled every 20 years, and is expected to do so in the future. Austin, Texas' total land area is 251.519785 square miles.  The climate in Austin ranges from an average winter temperature of anywhere from 42 to 62 degrees, and in the summer 75 to 95 degrees. The unemployment rate is at 5.7%. Also, the median price to purchase an existing home was $157,700, as of the first quarter in 2003. There are 10 school districts in the Austin area, and 7 colleges and Universities.

The Greater Austin area ranks high on the livability scale, which is why Austin frequently ranks high on national lists of Best Cities. In 2003, for example, Austin came in fourth on Travel & Leisure’s list of best loved cities, first on Forbes’ list of Best Cities for Singles, and third on Hispanic Magazine’s list of Best Cities for Hispanics. In 2002, it was in the Money Magazine’s Top !0 list of Best Places to Live. Lots of reasons are given-a cosmopolitan atmosphere without big city hassle, great scenery and recreational opportunities, a reasonable cost of living, a great music and cultural scene.

Austin is nestled among the rolling hills and lakes of Central Texas, the seat of state government, an educational Mecca with seven area universities and an entertainment complex that includes the best of live music, the arts and all the fun of the great outdoors. The City of Austin alone boasts 14,300 acres of parks. The hills west of the city include more than 7,566 public acres. Here, you can also enjoy hiking, mountain biking and other land-based activities. Hunting and fishing also are available on private lands near the city.