On a list of "recession proof" cities Austin ranks 3rd. Its ranking is due to its strong housing growth, low unemployment rates and growth in agriculture, energy and manufacturing.
Austin ranks 3rd in Best City for Jobs category.
Austin ranks 1st in Fastest Growing Metros category.
Popular Science Magazine names Austin as one of the top 10 green cities in the US
Orbitz.com lists Austin as one of the country's top 6 movie landmarkdestinations
Money Magazine ranked Round Rock as the 7th Best Place to Live in theUS