Austin, Texas scores 65.5/100 on ReloCompare™, indicating a solid overall quality of life across key metrics. Its population of 958,202 makes it a major metropolitan center with diverse employment and cultural offerings. With a price-to-income ratio of 5.3x, housing affordability is a concern — buyers may need dual incomes or significant savings. Summers are intense at 96°F average highs — air conditioning is essential, not optional. The area has seen 12 federally declared disasters over 20 years, representing moderate natural risk.
Annual precipitation: 34.3" • Sunny days: 228/year • Source: NOAA Climate Normals
| Occupation | Median Salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Software Developer | $125,430 | 38,200 |
| Registered Nurse | $78,340 | 21,500 |
| Project Manager | $98,760 | 15,800 |
| Accountant | $72,150 | 12,400 |
| Marketing Manager | $105,200 | 8,900 |
| Electrician | $56,230 | 7,600 |
| Teacher (Elementary) | $54,120 | 14,200 |
| Restaurant Cook | $32,450 | 18,900 |
| Truck Driver | $48,670 | 11,200 |
| Customer Service Rep | $38,540 | 22,100 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics
| Provider | Download | Upload | Technology |
|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 2,000 Mbps | 2,000 Mbps | Fiber |
| Google Fiber | 2,000 Mbps | 1,000 Mbps | Fiber |
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | 35 Mbps | Cable |
| Verizon 5G | 300 Mbps | 50 Mbps | Fixed Wireless |
| T-Mobile 5G | 245 Mbps | 33 Mbps | Fixed Wireless |
| Starlink | 200 Mbps | 20 Mbps | Satellite |
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps | 3 Mbps | Satellite |
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection
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