Following are a few interesting facts about Austin and its commercial real estate market…

• Austin is the 16th largest city in the United States, the capital of Texas, and was once its own Republic (1836-1846).
• Home to the University of Texas (Longhorns), one of the largest and most respected universities in the nation/world. Enrollment: 52,059. Avg SAT Score: 1901. Avg ACT Score: 29.

• The Austin area is home to 12 other 4-year colleges/universities (combined enrollment: 52,931) and Austin Community College (enrollment: 43,315). Over 40% of Austin area residents age 25 and over hold a bachelor’s degree.
• Austin is a creative, young (median age: 31) vibrant, entrepreneurial city with 229 days of sunshine annually, proud of its tatoos of “Keep Austin Weird” and “Live Music Capital of the World.” Austin is a creative, young (median age: 31) vibrant, entrepreneurial city with 229 days of sunshine annually, proud of its tatoos of “Keep Austin Weird” and “Live Music Capital of the World.”
• “The best state for future job growth and economic climate.” - Forbes
• One of the hottest start-up cities in the U.S. – RJMetrics
• 3rd on America’s Coolest Cities list. – Forbes
• One of the best cities for Women in the Workforce as well as LGBT. − NerdWallet
• 3rd in the U.S. to educate, entertain and exhaust your kids! − Macaroni Kid