Austin's a city that doesn’t take itself too seriously. After all, you can’t have a motto like "Keep Austin Weird" and be buttoned-up. We’re laid-back, full of energy and, yes, a little weird. We’re also like no place else in Texas. Sure, you’ll find the occasional honky-tonk. And plenty of barbecue. But you’ll also find a thriving art community. Filmmakers. Sports fanatics. 200 live music venues. World-renowned festivals. And a uniquely Austin culture. So, check us out. Because there's always something playing here.
The residents of Georgetown have done an excellent job in preserving the historical downtown area, with more than 180 National Register Historic homes and buildings preserved as they were in the 1800’s! The beautiful town of Georgetown is also known for its preserved giant oak trees, which are some of the largest and oldest in Texas. They provide shade for the great variety of water activities and other outdoor activities during the summer months. The San Gabriel River Trail is one of the best places for hiking, cycling, or just walking to take in the beauty of the area. Lake Georgetown is a swimming and boating spot with campsites, hunting, fishing, and much more for the nature lover. It is a favorite recreation stop for people from all over the United States. Georgetown is the northern most “gateway” to the gently rolling hills of Central Texas. Austin is 26 miles south. Dallas is two hours north. Houston is two hours southeast and San Antonio is one-and-a-half hours south.
Round Rock, Texas, with a population of 92,557, is located 15 miles north of Austin in the Central Texas hill country. Major employers include Dell, Farmers Insurance Group and Cypress Semiconductor. Its combined property tax and utility rates are the lowest in the region. It has an award-winning park system, school district and is the 13th Safest City in the United States. Round Rock is one of the fastest growing and best managed cities in Texas. The city has maintained high quality of life while becoming a major center for economic development in Central Texas. The City of Round Rock is known for its award-winning master plan, park system and school district as well as for having some of the lowest crime, property tax and utility rates in Texas.
There is an abundance of cultural and recreational opportunities for families to enjoy here. The Highland Lakes area, a system of five lakes created along the beautiful Colorado River, stretches from downtown Austin (Town Lake and Auditorium Shores) to Lake Buchanan some 60 miles away in Burnet. The largest of the lakes, Lake Travis, is the most popular recreational site among the lakes and can be easily accessed at numerous sites ranging from five miles to ten miles from Cedar Park.
All of Williamson County is well known for a very low crime rate and for its friendly, neighborly people. It is also known for its abundant, affordable housing, low cost of living, clean air, and beautiful scenic vistas. County taxes are among the lowest in the state for comparable counties, and Texas has no personal state income tax like most states. For all of these reasons, Williamson County is one of the most desirable places to live and work in the United States. While Cedar Park residents enjoy the surrounding beauty of Highland Lakes and Oak Savannah, it is located only 22 miles from the heart of downtown Austin, the State Capitol and home of The University of Texas. Yet Cedar Park is far enough away from the city to have a relaxed lifestyle that helps to keep it a family-centered community. Yet it is close enough to the city to offer all the amenities of a major metropolitan area! Cedar Park’s size is 17 square miles and it is perfectly situated between metro Austin and the Texas Hill Country. Whether you like hiking, bicycling, water sports, live music, fine wine, great food, shopping, or any other activity, you will probably find it here (or close by).
Leander lies within the heart of Central Texas and at the edge of the Texas Hill Country. Leander is home to approximately 30,000 people and continues to grow at a rapid pace. An excellent school system, affordable living, progressive government, and the close proximity to a variety of employment options are a few of the valuable attributes to the community. Beautiful lakes, rolling hills, and an exceptionally stunning municipal golf course which is surrounded by the hills and nature, including deer and turkey that run freely. Leander provides exciting, recreational opportunities. The City of Leander has a variety of housing to offer as well, with homes for the first time buyer, move-up homes, and executive homes all within the city. Just 5 miles north of Austin on U.S. 183, the City of Leander is located within close proximity to anything your family needs. All of this works together to make Leander the premier place to live in Central Texas.
Taylor was first named Taylorsville for an official (Edward Moses Taylor) of the International and Great Northern Railroads in 1876. Taylor is an agriculture and manufacturing-based community with a growing population. While Taylor is considered part of the Austin metropolitan area, it is the most individual and rural community in the area. Discover Taylor's Governor Dan Moody museum, family events, and world famous barbecue restaurants.
Hutto, a community of 17,000 friendly people, is located in Williamson County, Texas on the eastern edge of the famous Hill Country Region. Hutto has exploded from a small town of 630 residents in 1990 to an economically vibrant community that expects to grow to 30,000 citizens within the next decade. Less than 30 miles from downtown Austin and only 10 miles from Round Rock’s high tech manufacturing and assembly center, Hutto is the ideal lower cost alternative for many small and mid-size companies. Hutto is where site selection consultants and their clients have already discovered affordable real estate, a dynamic workforce at the ready, safe neighborhoods, quality schools, abundant recreational opportunities and an overall family and business friendly environment.
Graced with breathtaking sunsets and endless vistas, you'll soon discover why so many people call Sun City Texas home. Located in historic Georgetown, Sun City Texas is an oasis of beauty and luxurious amenities in the hill country. This stunning community offers the charm of small-town living, yet is just minutes from the culture and excitement of Austin, the State capital. Its Texas locale also boasts an extremely affordable cost of living, favorable tax advantages, and beautiful climate year-round.