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Best Cities for Women #5: Austin, Texas
Austin
WomenCo.
November 01, 2008
Overall Score: 89
Population: 1,415,324
Description: A hotbed for university professors, lobbyists, aspiring rock musicians, techies, and workers, Austin is by far the most eclectic and progressively-styled region in Texas.
Best For: Singles, Young Couples, Empty Nesters
Median Salary for Women: $43,731
Overall Diversity (Higher is Better) :3 / 5
Crime Rating (Lower is Better): 55 / 100
Cost-of-Living Index (Natl. Average is 100, Higher is Better): 86
Transportation: 60 / 100
- Capital Metro bus system mainly for university students
- Most people rely on automobiles
Culture / Nightlife Rating (Higher is Better): 85 / 100
Female-led Industries:
1) Educational Services (15%)
2) Healthcare (12%)
3) Sales Professionals (5%)
4) Finance and Insurance (4%)
5) Engineers (4%)
Just for Women:
- Austin Women’s Health Center
- Women Printmakers of Austin
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