Where Austin Closes 2017 COMMUNITY PROFILE CATALOG AUSTIN / BASTROP / BUDA CEDAR PARK / DRIPPING SPRINGS ELGIN / GEORGETOWN / HUTTO KYLE / LAKEWAY / LEANDER LIBERTY HILL / MANOR PFLUGERVILLE / ROUND ROCK SMITHVILLE / TAYLOR / WESTLAKE Austin Texas AUSTIN OFFERS Austin area high schools rank in the top 9% nation- TRANSPORTATION - Affordable and diverse neighborhoods, from urban ally. The schools represent 8 different school Austin's land and air transportation are favorable lofts to hill country estates. districts and 34% of total area high school for materials distribution and business travel. enrollments. - A great climate made for outdoor enjoyment and recreation nearly year round. TELECOMMUNICATIONS & UTILITIES There are more than 8,600 public schools in Texas. Austin boasts proven telecom, electric and water - Many professional and amateur sports venues/events. How do you know how your child’s school is doing capacities to satisfy diverse operations ranging compared to others in the state - Texas Education - More fine restaurants and clubs per capita than any from sensitive data center operations to semicon- Agency Accountability Rating System. Every school other U.S. city. ductor manufacturing, as well as Fortune 500 firms gets one of two ratings: MET STANDARD or and international business. - A lush environment highlighted by parks, lakes and IMPROVEMENT REQUIRED. The Texas Education trails. Agency looks at four areas in determining a school LIFE SCIENCES or district’s accountability rating: - A creative culture that supports the arts, music and Austin’s growing cluster of innovative life sciences theater. • Student Achievement companies embraces the area’s technology • Student Progress infrastructure. The result? A region of both - Year-round festivals and celebrations. • Closing Performance Gaps established and emerging companies that are • Postsecondary Readiness changing the face of healthcare. REAL ESTATE IN AUSTIN Compared to other major business centers, Austin is Schools receiving the MET STANDARD rating may CLEAN ENERGY & POWER TECHNOLOGY well known for offering affordable living. The National qualify for special honors called Distinctions. Austin is leading the clean energy revolution. Our Association of Realtors reports that the median home There are 7 possible distinctions: vibrant region is home to industry-leading wind price in Austin was $263,300 in 2015 while the national • Academic Achievement in Reading/English turbine manufacturers, system integrators, and median was $223,900. The National Association of Language Arts solar companies. • Top 25 Percent: Student Progress The secret is out. Everyone who visits Austin these days leaves with something great to say. They Home Builders, which also produces median home price • Academic Achievement in Mathematics estimates, has similar difference between Austin and CREATIVE & DIGITAL MEDIA TECH can't stop talking about our legendary live music, burgeoning restaurant scene and unique culture. • Top 25 Percent: Closing Performance Gaps the nation. Their fourth quarter 2015 estimate for • Academic Achievement in Science The Austin region has become the premier destination And a list of other things that you just have to experience for yourself to truly understand what Austin is $266,000 and the national estimate is • Postsecondary Readiness for creative and digital media technology. makes Austin so Austin. The rest of the country has already taken notice. And it's time you did, too. $226,000. NAHB estimates that 58.4% of homes sold in • Academic Achievement in Social Studies Austin are affordable to households earning Austin's DATA MANAGEMENT median family income – close to the 63.3% national AISD POINTS OF PRIDE A growing data management cluster is at the heart LIVING IN AUSTIN EDUCATION BUSINESS affordability rate. - The Texas Education Agency has awarded 187 of Greater Austin’s dynamic high-tech economy. Distinction Designations for Outstanding Perfor- Located in the central time zone with a low risk for Why do so many smart, creative and successful people Highly rated elementary and secondary schools Austin is a one-of-a-kind place that's not just unique In addition, 6.4% of Austin residents in 2015 lived mance to 67 AISD schools. natural disasters, abundant telecom and low and companies call Austin home? It's more than a to Texas but to the whole country. It defies stereo- contribute to both quality of life and the elsewhere one year earlier. That is the fourth largest rate electric rates, the region has attracted key players. great place to work and do business. On top of our beginnings of exceptional labor pools to come. types: It's progressive and fiercely entrepreneurial, among the top 50 U.S. metros. - AISD has exceeded state and national averages on thriving economy, we offer unmatched quality of life pro-business and pro-environment. Its easy going both the SAT and ACT. AISD is the largest school SPACE TECHNOLOGY – for all kinds of people. That unique and engaging Austin area households enjoy diverse options in and hard working. The greater Austin area is district in the nation to earn the AntiDefamation Austin, a well-known hub for innovation, research, Austin character is built on a solid foundation. We're education, including 29 public school districts, 27 recognized around the country as a select location COST OF LIVING Texas consistently ranks as one of the nation's most League’s “No Place for Hate” designation. start-up generation, big data, mobile solutions, a community that offers reasonably priced housing, charter school districts, and 120 private schools. for corporate headquarters and supporting facilities. favorable business climates based on its low tax burden electronics manufacturing, super-computing, and a safe environment, solid schools, healthy and The University of Texas and 26 other public and It is renowned for its quality of life and hosts a strong and competitive regulatory environment. In Texas, - Based on National Student Clearinghouse data, more, is positioned to offer fertile ground charming neighborhoods, and big-city amenities at a private universities and colleges with a combined regional infrastructure supported by a multi-tiered aggregate costs for real estate, energy, wages and taxes AISD graduates continue attending college beyond space-based enterprises to grow. small-town pace. It's no wonder so many people enrollment of nearly 180,000 provide an ample workforce. These conditions combine to create one of are below most states in the country. their freshman year more than the national average. come to Austin "temporarily" and end up staying. supply of well-educated workers to area employers. the strongest business environments in the US. STATE & LOCAL TAXES & INCENTIVES Within 200 miles of Austin, an additional 95 - Newsweek and U.S. News and World Report have BUSINESS & INDUSTRY In Texas and the Austin region, we've formalized a The reasons abound: Central Texas boasts a cosmo- four-year colleges and universities enroll over WORK IN AUSTIN Texas consistently ranks as one of the nation’s most Austin defies stereotypes: It's progressive and fiercely ranked AISD’s Anderson High School among the friendly attitude into a business climate that is truly politan atmosphere without the big-city hassle, 422,000 students. Over 40% of Austin area favorable business climates based on its low tax entrepreneurial, pro-business and pro-environment. It's best high schools in the nation for 2016. user friendly. The tax structure is fair, competitive reasonable cost of living, gorgeous scenery and residents age 25 and over hold a bachelor's burden and competitive regulatory environment. easy going and hard working. Because of its draw as a and designed to make companies feel welcome. friendly people. Austin gets high marks for its quality degree. - AISD has 42 National Merit Finalists, 3 National Among the region's strong assets is the Central Texas destination for migrating talent, metro Austin's Texas is one of only a handful of states with no of life. No wonder many consider Austin the Number Merit Semifinalists, 107 National Merit Commended workforce, representing one of the most educated population surpassed 2.0 million in 2015. The decade individual income tax (a very attractive environ- One destination both for relocating families and PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEMS Students, 38 Scholars for the National Hispanic talent pools in the country. This region boasts the ending 2015 saw a 37.7% increase in population, and ment for transferring employees). relocating singles. It's also a mecca for creative, Each year, Newsweek picks the best high schools Recognition Program, and 7 Presidential Scholar addresses of business leaders, in all sizes from all growth was 3.0% for the year ending July 2015. Census talented people pursuing challenging careers, and in the country based on how hard school staffs Candidates. across the globe. Austin won't just welcome your Bureau estimates show that Austin remains one of the our diverse business community prizes entrepre- work to challenge students with advanced business, it will make it better. top destinations for migrating talent. Austin ranked first neurial drive and innovative thinking. Indeed, people placement college-level courses and tests. Just - AISD has 229 National Board Certified Teachers – among the 50 largest U.S. metros based on net – an educated, highly skilled workforce – are the 2,000 schools—only 9% of all the public high more than any school district in Texas. migration as a percent of total population in 2015. greatest strength that Austin has to offer. schools in the U.S.—make the list. In 2013, 17 www.austintitle.com Austin Texas LIVING IN AUSTIN EDUCATION BUSINESS AUSTIN OFFERS Austin area high schools rank in the top 9% nation- TRANSPORTATION - Affordable and diverse neighborhoods, from urban ally. The schools represent 8 different school Austin's land and air transportation are favorable lofts to hill country estates. districts and 34% of total area high school for materials distribution and business travel. enrollments. - A great climate made for outdoor enjoyment and recreation nearly year round.