Austin is a great place to live, as you will find a number of suburbs around the city offering something for everyone. This article gives you information about the various Austin Suburbs, in case you're moving to the city or moving within the Travis County area.
ROUND ROCK, TX - AUSTIN SUBURB
Round Rock is an Austin Suburb located 15 minutes north of downtown Austin. The population is just over 85,000. Round Rock is considered to be the "Sports Capital of Texas" due to its vast amount of outdoor parks, trails into the Hill Country, and activities, and is host to the Nolan Ryan owned Round Rock Express, a Triple-A Minor League baseball team. Round Rock was built truly as an outdoor lover's dream.
KYLE, TX - AUSTIN SUBURB
The City of Kyle, Texas is located in the heart of Central Texas between Austin and San Antonio, in the flourishing Hays County. Real estate in this countryesque city ranges from commercial rental property to sprawling ranch homes and everything in between. If you're looking for a country atmosphere that's convenient to major city offerings, Kyle may be the place for you.
TAYLOR, TX - AUSTIN SUBURB
Taylor, Texas is a small suburb of Austin, located approximately 30 minutes north of Downtown Austin. Taylor has seen steady growth between the late 90's and early 2000's, and is still continuing to expand. A town built on cattle trade, the city is young and diverse, with a median age of just 33 years old, and its young population has pushed Taylor to become an extremely 'wired' city. In collaboration with the city, local schools, the county government, local hospitals, and the state government, Taylor has converted an old middle school into public computer labs, public offices, public videoconferencing centers, and has public wireless access points all across the city. Taylor's residents and officials are dedicated to the well-being and improvement of the city and its people, and is a great place to make your home.
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS - AUSTIN SUBURB
Georgetown, Texas, was founded in the mid-1800's and is the county seat of Williamson County. Founded as an agrarian community, Georgetown saw vast population growth in the 1970's and 80's, but the town did not forget its own history. Georgetown has one of the best preserved Victorian-era downtown historic district in the whole United States, earning its Main Street title of 'National Main Street.' Georgetown also has many natural attractions, with popular recreation sites such as Lake Georgetown and Inner Space Caverns. Georgetown also has one of the best public school programs in the nation, with several schools receiving Recognized and Exemplary status.
HUTTO, TX - AUSTIN SUBURB
Hutto, Texas, is a small family-oriented suburb 20 minutes north of Austin, Texas. Hutto is seeing extremely fast population growth, at about a rate of 880% over the past 5 years, making it one of the fastest growing small cities in America. Hutto has been able to expand its economy along with its population, and is one of the best managed cities in the nation, with city expansion masterfully planned.
DRIPPING SPRINGS, TX - AUSTIN SUBURB
Georgetown, Texas is an Austin suburb located in Williamson County. The population is estimated to be near 50,000 in 2008. Georgetown is considered part of the Austin-Round Rock Metro area.
Georgetown is the county seat of Williamson County. The city has one of the best preserved Victorian-era downtown historic districts in the US, earning the title of "National Main Street" for its Main Street. Georgetown also has many natural attractions, with popular recreation sites such as Lake Georgetown and Inner Space Caverns.
Georgetown also has one of the best public school programs in the nation, with several schools receiving Recognized and Exemplary status. Georgetown public schools spend $5,573 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 14 students per teacher in Georgetown. The schools are great in certain programs, such as GT honors, and special ed. Parental involvement is very high.
The median home cost in Georgetown is $220,100. Home appreciation the last year has been 1.68 percent
The quality of life is great in Georgetown. It is a great city to raise a family because there is a real sense of community present. New retail shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues are cropping up. Crime rates are low, and the tax rates are low for the Austin area.
Lake Georgetown is a popular lake in Georgetown the area as well as the nearby hill-country neighborhoods on the west side of the city. The area has a nationally acclaimed hike and bike trail.
Georgetown is located in Central Texas, about 30 miles north of Austin, Texas and is where the San Gabriel River is starts. According to Fortune Magazine:
"residents who settle into one of the city's restored Victorian homes or new Tuscan villas can enjoy a walk along the bank of the San Gabriel River or play a round of golf on one of the five local courses. Mountain biking trails around Lake Georgetown lead riders to the edge of Texas Hill Country."
The following Austin Home Builders are presently building in the city of Georgetown:
About Round Rock
The City of Round Rock is a suburb of Austin and is located just 15 minutes north of downtown Austin. A city of just over 85,000 people, Round Rock is nicknamed the Sports Capital of Texas for its vast amount of outdoor parks, trails into the Hill Country, and activities, and is host to the Nolan Ryan owned Round Rock Express, a Triple-A Minor League baseball team. Round Rock was built truly as an outdoor lover's dream. Round Rock is one of best managed cities in the State of Texas and has seen a tremendous rate of growth since 2000, growing over 43% in the past 8 years.
Round Rock is located in Williamson County.
Kyle Texas is a flourishing city located in the heart of Central Texas between Austin and San Antonio. Real estate in this countryesque city ranges from commercial rental property to sprawling ranch homes and everything in between. If you're looking for a country atmosphere that's convenient to major city offerings, Kyle may be the place for you. Kyle Real Estate offers pristine ranch land, farm land, acreage, commercial buildings, old victorian homes, ranches and farm houses.
New Home Buyilders in Kyle Texas
Austing Realtors specializing in real estate throughout Austin area in Round Rock, Kyle, Taylor, Georgetown, Hutto, Liberty Hill and Dripping Springs Texas.
Lonestar Texas Properties is an Austin TX Real Estate Brokerage specializing in the following areas of Travis County:
15 years as a Texas Real Estate Broker and Graduate of the Realtor Institute (GRI), Harry Pokorny specializes in homes, new and preloved, farm, ranch and acreage. Service is the cornerstone of his business as a dedicated professional. He continually strives to maintain the highest professional standards for his clients by committing to on-going education, tracking current market sales, providing the latest technology in marketing materials, flyers, brochures, customized home search programs, buyer services, and systems. By providing continuous feedback, he helps his clients stay informed from the beginning of the transaction until the end.
-Designated Member of the Austin Board of REALTORS
-Designated Member of the Williamson County Association of REALTORS
-Designated Member of the Marble Falls Association of REALTORS
-Designated Member of the Texas Association of REALTORS
-Designated Member of the National Association of REALTORS
-2002 President, Williamson County Association of REALTORS
-2006 President, Williamson County Association of REALTORS
-2006 Chairman, Austin Sertoma Club
-2006 Board of Directors, Government Employees Credit Union
-Designated Member Multiple Listing Service
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