Austin is situated in Central Texas and part of the American South. The city is the capital of the state of Texas. Austin ranked second on the list of cities with the best people referring to the personalities and attributes of the citizens. It was also selected as “Best Place to Live” by Money magazine, and the “Greenest City in America” by MSN.

The city of Austin is frequently mentioned in “best city” surveys, based on different criteria. All worldwide and regional surveys where Austin appears in the rankings presented on this site are listed below.

All City Rankings in Regional Surveys

	Ranked 2nd	Best Big US Cities to Live in (2006)
	Ranked 3rd	Most Attractive People in America (2008)
	Ranked 3rd	America's Smartest Cities (2006)
	Ranked 8th	Best US Cities for Tech Sales Jobs (2008)
	Ranked 9th	Best US Cities to Have a Baby (2008)
	Ranked 13th	America's Favorite Cities (2008)
	Ranked 14th	Best US Places to Raise a Family (2008)
	Ranked 16th	Biggest US Cities (2006)
	Ranked 37th	Best US Cities to Have a Baby (2007)
	Ranked 39th	Best US Cities to Have a Baby (2006)
	Ranked 47th	Best US Places For Business And Careers (2008)

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