Moving to Austin? Things I Wish I Knew Before Moving to Austin

Considering a move to Austin, Texas in 2024? Before you pack your bags for the heart of the Lone Star State, get the inside scoop on living in one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S. From the warm climate to the bustling job market, Austin offers a unique blend of opportunities and challenges for its residents. In this comprehensive guide, we'll dive into everything you need to know before making Austin your new home, including insights on traffic, cost of living, the vibrant music and cultural scene, diverse neighborhoods, outdoor lifestyle, and more.
🔹 Warm Climate Year-Round: Enjoy Austin's sunny days and mild winters, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and those looking to escape colder temperatures.
🔹 Traffic Insights: Learn how to navigate Austin's traffic and understand your transportation options for a smoother daily commute.
🔹 Understanding the Cost of Living: Discover how Austin's popularity has impacted housing prices and the overall cost of living, and what it means for new residents.
🔹 Explore the Music and Cultural Scene: Austin is the live music capital of the world! Get a glimpse of the festivals, live shows, and cultural events that make the city unique.
🔹 Neighborhood Guide: Take a tour of Austin's diverse neighborhoods and find out which area aligns with your lifestyle and preferences.
🔹 Outdoor Lifestyle: Austin's parks, lakes, and trails offer endless opportunities for adventure. Find out how to make the most of the city's natural beauty.
🔹 Navigating the Job Market: Tips for job seekers on how to dive into Austin's competitive job scene, particularly in the booming tech industry.
🔹 School Districts Overview: A look at Austin's educational landscape to help families make informed decisions about their children's schooling.
🔹 Community and Friendliness: Learn about Austin's welcoming community and how easy it is to make connections and find your place.
Whether you're drawn to Austin for its job opportunities, cultural richness, or the promise of sunny days, this video is your starting point for understanding what life in Austin is all about. Don't just move to Austin-move informed. Follow us for more insider tips and guides to make your transition as smooth as possible.
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[@matt.vanwinkle]

Thinking about making a move in Austin? My team and I would love to help! Visit austin.realestate/youtube to get started!

[@ghazalehradman4778]

Thank you so much 😊

[@leo78744]

It’s revolving door of shattered dreams, the heat and allergies weeds out the weak.

[@mjblack2010]

Cool video. I love Austin. I live outside of it about 30 miles, but I'm glad its there.

[@matt.vanwinkle]

That’s one of the things I love about Austin, there’s so many different options nearby with totally different vibes.

[@johnsheridan7143]

My experience is rather different moving to the Austin Metroplex area back during 2010. I flew here from Alaska. I had lived in Wasilla, Alaska and the very first thing I noticed in March of 2010 was how warm it was. One thing I still can't get used to is the triple-digit HEAT! OMG! The cost of living here as opposed to Alaska is reverse of what people are saying. EVERYTHING in Alaska is a LOT higher. A gallon of milk was over $5 snf $6. In Nome Alaska a gallon of Gas was $7. Oh and work, you might find seasonal labor there but here you can work year round. The biggest issue I have had is the infamous Austin TRAFFIC! 7 AM and 5 PM traffic make the major roads virtually a parking lot! I35, Mopac, 183 and so on. My wife and I now live North West of Austin in the very tip end of Travis County and we avoid that traffic as much as possible. So when they say housing prices are high and taxes are high I kind of snicker a bit because it is way more expensive where I am from in Alaska! WAY more. One thing I had trouble with being an Alaskan who moved to Texas was as Alaskans we are not used to very many people living around us. The total state population in Alaska, all of Alaska, is less than the population of Austin! No kidding. So when I first encountered traffic here and going to places such as the grocery store it literally overwhelmed me. My wife asked me what was wrong and I muttered, "Too many people here! I am not used to this." It took me a few years to be able to deal with the SHEER massive population here. Phew!

[@Степанов-й8р]

The human body's adaptability is the wildest part of your story to me .. kinda like you think the Innuit just live in their igloos but you don't imagine how they could just move to the tropics and adapt lol

[@dz3439]

Just moved here, surprised how little sun I see in a given week. Mornings are cloudy about 75% of the time, and if the sun does come out, it's later in the afternoon.

[@matt.vanwinkle]

That seems to just be this past month but not normal, hopefully not a new trend.

[@ghazalehradman4778]

Is Austin good for food truck ? Or Houston or Dallas

[@matt.vanwinkle]

Austin loves food trucks! There are tons of food truck parks and lots. A bunch of very popular Austin restaurants got their start as food trucks.

[@FritoJ]

130 ticketed live music events in a year? What does that mean? There’s like 130 live music events every night in Austin.

[@matt.vanwinkle]

Just a speako (speaking version of typo? 🤷🏻‍♂️). Yeah there are more like 100 a night.

[@FritoJ]

@@matt.vanwinkle It’s one of my favorite things about Austin. There are so many live shows any night of the week.

[@Goodtimenotalongtime]

Bruh… Dallas loves their dogs too lol

[@matt.vanwinkle]

🤣 nope, only people in Austin like dogs 🤣

[@gumerzambrano]

Watching this even though I'll never visit Austin 😂 as a Mexican I probably wouldn't take a white guys rec on Mexican food 6:15 . TexMex isn't real Mexican food. Good video (:

[@matt.vanwinkle]

Come check it out and lets us know if the food holds up 😎

[@tightywhitey9779]

@@matt.vanwinklehe literally dissed you for being white and you responded so nicely. Respect.

[@matt.vanwinkle]

@@tightywhitey9779 lol, well technically he didn't diss me, it was the other guy who make the food recommendation :)

[@dunkmasterflexx]

i was told the same thing by a mex girl lol

[@jstar1000]

Austin, the San Francisco of Texas, love the area, hate the over abundance of liberals.

[@matt.vanwinkle]

🤣🤣

[@texasaggie8449]

Texas is full. Don’t come here.

[@matt.vanwinkle]

lol. That what I said in the other video 😜

[@andrewmarshall3519]

Hi family of 30 moving from California can’t wait to experience Texas

[@maryzolner2570]

Thank you for your video. Please stay away from this beautiful city, they don't need you.

[@matt.vanwinkle]

😬😬😬 I’m already here 😂

[@chrisl1201]

Please stay where you are. Texas is not for everyone!

[@matt.vanwinkle]

It's certainly not for everyone, hopefully this helps people understand a little more before making the choice to move.

[@chuckscott-cy7iq]

Ready or not here I come.

[@sydniexmachina]

on my way

[@matt.vanwinkle]

😂😂

[@Jawsh_em]

Don’t worry we’re still coming

[@sirpsychosexy]

If you're thinking about moving to Austin, don't. We have 3x as many people as we need.

[@matt.vanwinkle]

Austin is full! Or at least I-35 is 🤣🤣