About Austin, Texas

Here are a few facts you may or may not know about the Austin area. If you have a fact you think should be on this list, send me a note and perhaps I’ll add your fact, too! Want more details about any of these facts? Just ask and I’ll elaborate!

  • Austin is the fourth largest city in Texas after Houston, San Antonio and Dallas
  • Austin is the 16th largest city in the United States
  • Austin routinely ranks among the most livable US cities
  • Austin has been the capital of Texas since 1870
  • There are about twice as many Mexican free-tailed bats in the city as there are residents
  • Austin promotes itself as the Live Music Capital of the World
  • There are about 43 public golf courses in the Austin area
  • Mount Bonnell provides free access to panoramic views of Austin

The ten largest employers in the area are:

1) City of Austin

2) Austin Independent School District

3) Seton Hospitals

4) Dell

5) Freescale

6) HEB grocery stores

7) IBM

8) Round Rock Hospital

9) Travis County

10) University of Texas at Austin