10 Best US Cities to Live In
7. Austin, Texas
Austin is called “the live music capital of the world” for a reason, but the capital of Texas is also a great place to live. With a substantially lower unemployment rate than the national average (just 6.3% as opposed to 8.3% nationally), no state income tax, eight colleges and universities, a booming high-tech industry, clean water, and plenty of open space surrounding the metro area, this city of almost 800,000 people is one of the best in terms of quality of life in the country.
Austin has 228 sunny days per year, with temperatures rarely falling below the average low of 40 degrees in January. A median home price of $196,000 means that the average young resident (age 34.1) has a good chance of affording his or her own home. Furthermore, workers have a strong chance of finding a telecommuting job and working from home, as Austin is ranked as the number four city in the country for employers offering teleworking.
The city has a relatively low crime rate, and 83.4% of residents have a high school diploma or higher.
