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A view of the city skyline from across the river.

GREATER AUSTIN HAS OVER 2 MILLION PEOPLE

Texas by comparison has 27 million.

City Population

919000

Student Population

129350

Mexican Bat Population

1,500,000 Million

Founded in 1839

Founder: Stephen F. Austin

 16th Largest City

Counties: Travis/Williamson

Avg. Temp:

70°

Avg. Home Price:

$222,900

City Size:

296 sq mi

Highest Point:

Mt. Bonnell

Time Zone: Central Standard  |  Zip Code: 787** & 786**  |  Area Codes: 512 & 373  | Demonym: Austinite

Slogans Heard:

“The Violet Crownâ€

“Live Music Capital of the Worldâ€

“Keep Austin Weirdâ€

“The Human Capital, Bat Cityâ€