Saturday, November 19, 2011

What part of Austin Texas is best to live?

My boyfriend and I are traveling across the country, but were looking to settle down for a bit and save some money. Were thinking Austin might be a good place for that.


Were looking for a music friendly artsy area, but safe of course


Any ideas?|||Try Barton Creek...it's very good. San Marcos and Pflugerville are excellent.





Enjoy your time!|||Your answer would depend on your definition of "safe". Austin is a very dynamic place, and the neighborhoods are constantly changing their personalities. For example, the East Side, which I would define as the general area to the east of downtown and I-35, south of 14th or so street, and north of the river used to be a "rough neighborhood", but it's recently been undergoing gentrification due to the influx of young people to Austin. Lots of young professionals and creative people are finding really cool places to live there, but as a result of the gentrification, many surrounding neighborhoods such as the University of Texas campus area (West Campus) and North Loop (53rd street) have been getting a little bit sketchier.





In short, however, I would say you should look at Bouldin Creek, which is just a little bit south of a river, but still only a brisk walk away from downtown, and has a reputation as being one of the older colorful hippie neighborhoods in town. On the other hand, North Loop is a slightly grungier area, but is very comfortable as well, and has a character all its own. To reach downtown, one would need to use a bus, car, or bike, though. I don't personally have too much experience with the East Side, but it is definitely one of the more dynamic neighborhoods, and I would recommend at least giving it a one-over before you make your decision.





It should be said that in Austin, bikes are the great equalizer, and if you get plugged in to the local bike culture you can get anywhere easily.|||my husband and I lived downtown and it was wonderful

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