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Realtor, Broker-Owner Danny Webber Realty
418 Summer Dr. Kyle, TX 78640 Office Phone: (512) 535-7023
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Welcome to Austin, Texas and the surrounding metropolitan areas.
Austin, Texas is home to approximately 700,000 people with a total of about 1.5 million in the surrounding areas. (San Marcos, Pflugerville, Round Rock, Lakeway, Westlake, Buda, Kyle, Manor, etc..)
Austin Texas prides itself on being unique among Texas cities. Austin is the capitol of Texas and home to The University of Texas Longhorns whose students wear their traditional "Burnt Orange" colors. Austin is also called the "Live Music Capitol of the World" due to the number of live acts and bands that are always playing in town. This music culture is unlike any other in Texas and fits just about anyone's taste. Austin Texas also has a large bat population that has attracted much attention. These bats can be seen taking flight from under the South Congress Avenue bridge every evening at sunset weather permitting. (Ask your Realtor about Austin Texas History. If they can't answer the question, your Realtor will buy you lunch!)
Austin Texas is situated on the Colorado River and has 3 lakes created by dam within its city limits: Town Lake, Lake Austin, & Lake Travis. The eastern section of Austin is relatively flat, but the western section & suburbs consist of rolling hills at the beginning of Texas Hill Country. The hills to the west are mostly limestone rock.
A great point of interest in Austin is Mount Bonnell - about 780 feet above sea level and a great place to stop and overlook Lake Austin, which is approximately 200 feet below its summit. Nearby Cat Mountain also offers some fantastic views from the neighborhood streets that wind up & down its face. (ask your Realtor for directions to these great sites)
Austin Texas Real Estate
The good news for everyone is that you can still afford to buy Real Estate in Austin Texas. Real Estate in Austin Texas is typically divided by either zip code, city or geographic location: North Austin, South Austin, East Austin, West Austin, or SW Austin. Some of the surrounding metropolitan areas are listed below. When you begin your home hunt it's best to know where you want o buy your Real Estate at least by geogrpahic location. Your Webber Home Team Realtor knows each of these areas and can lead you in the right direction when looking for a home.
Surrounding Metropolitan areas:
Austin Texas Facts
Austin Facts & Figures
Austin is the capitol of the State of Texas. Located in the central part of the state, it is in a region of Texas known as the Hill Country.
The following facts include nicknames, climate and weather averages, population, form of government, zip codes, and other vital statistics for Austin and the Austin-San Marcos Statistical Metropolitan Area (A-S MSA)1 including cost of living figures, employment, and more. See the references in the sidebar to the right for additional in-depth information.
History of the City of Austin:
Founded in 1839
Named for Stephen F. Austin, the "Father of Texas"
Nicknames:
Location of the City of Austin:
County: Travis and a portion of Williamson
Region: Central Texas; Hill Country
Longitude: 97°75'W
Latitude: 30°30'N
Elevation: 597 feet
Approximate distances (in miles) from other major areas:
Climate & Weather Facts and Statistics for Austin: Temperate, Humid Subtropical with mild winters and hot summers
( weather in-depth)
Land:
266 sq. miles (city limits)
2,705 sq. miles (A-S MSA)
Nature & Environment:
Rolling hills; foliage, lakes
11,800 acres of greenbelt areas (uncultivated recreational and wildlife refuge areas)
North America's largest urban bat population; 1.5 million Mexican free-tail bats
Time Zone, Zip Codes, Area Code for the City of Austin:
Time Zone: Central Standard; Austin observes Daylight Saving Time
Zip Codes:
78701, 78702, 78703, 78704, 78705, 78710, 78713, 78714, 78716, 78719, 78720, 78721, 78722, 78723, 78724, 78725, 78726, 78727, 78728, 78730, 78731, 78732, 78733, 78734, 78735, 78736, 78737, 78738, 78739, 78741, 78742, 78744, 78745, 78746, 78747, 78748, 78749, 78750, 78751, 78752, 78753, 78754, 78755, 78756, 78757, 78758, 78759, 78760, 78761, 78762, 78763, 78764, 78765, 78766, 78767, 78768
Some special zip codes assigned to specific PO Boxes, companies, or organizations (might not be connected to a specific area): 73301 (IRS), 73344 (IRS), 78708, 78709, 78711, 78712, 78715, 78717 (Brushy Creek), 78718, 78729 (Jolleyville), 78769, 78772 (VA), 78773 (DPS), 78774 (State Comptroller), 78778 (TWC), 78779 (Motor Vehicle Div), 78780, 78781, 78783, 78785, 78786, 78788 (IRS), 78789, 78799
Area Code: 512
Population of Austin and the Austin-San Marcos Metropolitan Statistical Area: April 2000 Figures
Within City Limits: 656,562
With a racial makeup of:
- White: 52.9%
- Hispanic: 30.6%
- Black: 9.8%
- Asian/Other/Multi: 6.8%
Travis County: 812,280
Austin/San Marcos MSA: 1,249,763
Age Distribution:
- 0-4 years: 7.7%
- 5-19 years: 22.7%
- 20-44 years: 43.1%
- 45-64 years: 18.8%
- 65+: 7.7%
Crime Facts and Statistics for Austin, Fire Statistics: From the FBI Uniform Crime Reports for the United States 1999
Austin ranked 23 in population, 28 in Crime Rate (major crimes: 7,145 per 100,000 inhabitants).
[ Get crime info by neighborhood]
1997/1998 UT-Austin Statistics
1/0 sex offenses, 3/4 robbery, 2/2 aggravated assault, 20/25 burglary, 16/14 vehicle theft, 113/56 liquor law violations, 61/35 drug offenses, 9/8 weapons violations
Of 685 fires in 1999, 72 were categorized as suspicious or incendiary fires (i.e., possibly arson)
City Government in Austin:
Council-Manager
Mayor: Will Wynn
City Council: 7 members (including the Mayor) elected at-large for staggered 3-year terms
City Manager: Toby Hammett Futrell (appointed by the City Council)
Cost of Living, Business/Industry & Labor in Austin:
Cost of Living: Housing remains one of the biggest factors in our cost-of-living. (cost of living in-depth including income, housing, taxes)
Business/Industry: Yes, high tech is one of our major industries. Education, tourism, and government are also major industries for the area.
Labor / Employment: Our unemployment rate rose to 4.5% by the end of 2001 though still well below the US average. (industry/employment in-depth)
Airport: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Identifier Code: AUS
- Latitude: 30° 11' 40.74209" N
- Longitude: 97° 40' 11.86849" W
1 The Austin-San Marcos Metropolitan Statistical Area is five counties composed of Bastrop County, Caldwell County, Hays County, Travis County, and Williamson County. Data for population, unemployment, cost of living, and industries is generally for the entire MSA. Weather and crime statistics are for the City of Austin unless otherwise noted.
Tourist Attractions and Things to Do in Austin
There's plenty to see and lots of interesting, educational, and fun things to do in Austin and Central Texas. Find Austin attractions for children and adults, guided and self-guided tours, train rides, boat rides, museums and lots of outdoors activities. These are some of the key or must-see Austin attractions for visitors and residents alike.
Free Parking Options in Downtown Austin
Free parking is available primarily after business hours and on weekends and holidays in certain locations throughout downtown. Find out where and when to park for free when visiting the Texas state capitol and other downtown Austin attractions.
6th Street Clubs, Bars, Historic Buildings
Sixth Street in downtown Austin is perhaps the city's best known street outside of Texas. Seven blocks of East 6th from Congress Avenue to Interstate 35 is Austin's entertainment district. Encompassing E. 5th and 7th Streets as well as various cross-streets, it is home to numerous clubs and bars and the heart of our live music scene.
Barsana Dham
Take a photo tour of this beautiful Hindu Temple just south of Austin.
Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
Located at the corner of Congress Avenue and Martin Luther King Blvd., the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum is an easy walk from the State Capitol to the south and the UT campus to the north.
Fort Tumbleweed Old West Town
Located at the original site of Liberty Hill, it features 16 acres of historic buildings and relics of Texas history. Browse the gift shops and museum store, stroll through the grounds. 15850 West HW29 near Liberty Hill, Texas.
Jourdan-Bachman Pioneer Farm
The past comes alive through this "living museum" where costumed interpreters demonstrate the use of historically correct farm animals, crops, furnishings, food, and more. Experience rural life in 19th century Central Texas. 11418 Sprinkle Cut-Off Road; 512-837-1215
LBJ Library and Museum
Texan Lyndon Baines Johnson was the 36th President of the United States. His library, largest of the presidential libraries, sits on the University of Texas campus at 2313 Red River, just a few blocks north of the Frank Erwin Center.
Paramount Theatre
Dating back to before World War I, the Paramount Theatre at 713 Congress Avenue is just down the street from the State Capitol.
Texas Governor's Mansion
Right near the State Capitol at 1010 Colorado is the building that has been home to every Texas Governor since Governor Pease in 1856.
Texas State Archives & Library
Located on San Jacinto Street, the visitor's entrance is on the side facing the Capitol (Brazos Street). The building houses a massive collection of Texana as well as superb resources for genealogy research.
Texas State Capitol Complex
Taller than the US Capitol, the Texas State Capitol and Capitol Grounds are one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city and a favorite spot for the locals as well.
Texas State Capitol | Basement Level
Most visitors to the Texas State Capitol never venture to the floor below the main level. There is a modern underground portion, the Capitol Extension on the north side of the building, but there is also the basement beneath the main building that holds its own special treats.
UT Tower
Built in 1936, as the first phase in the replacement of the Old Main Building, the tower is the centerpiece of the University of Texas campus in the heart of Austin.
Top Texas Attractions
From the Alamo to the USS Lexington, Guide Danno Wise lists his picks for the top things to see across the Lone Star State, including our State Capitol and the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum here in Austin.
Must-See Things to Do in Downtown Austin
If you're coming to Austin for just a few days, there are a few must-see stops that should be part of your itinerary. Every Texan should see the State Capitol and State History Museum (and non-Texans will find it enjoyable as well). Plus there are some great historical, architecturally significant, and just plain 'gotta see' downtown attractions too.
Your Webber Home Team Realtor know how to get to all of these great attractions and will be happy to draw a map or take you there him/herself.
A Realtor has a primary duty to serve the best interest of his/her clients at all times. The term REALTOR® has come to connote competency, fairness, and high integrity resulting from adherence to a lofty ideal of moral conduct in business relations. No inducement of profit and no instruction from clients ever can justify departure from this ideal.
In the interpretation of this obligation, REALTORS® can take no safer guide than that which has been handed down through the centuries, embodied in the Golden Rule, “Whatsoever ye would that others should do to you, do ye even so to them.”
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