Austin is one of the hottest entrepreneurial regions in the country, according to Inc. Magazine 's annual Inc. 500 ranking, which spotlights companies with the biggest revenue growth from 2003 to 2006. (September 2007)
National Geographic Adventure names Austin as Texas' #1 Adventure Town in their list of "50 Best Places to Live & Play." (September 2007)
Moody's Economy.com rates Austin as the best place for business in the U.S. (August 2007)
Newsweek lauds the University of Texas as "Hottest for Saving America's Schools," for excellence in education reform, in the 2007 "Top 25 Universities" poll. (August 2007)
Austin is one of the top four cities to watch as a retirement-friendly community, according to AARP The Magazine. (July 2007)
Fast Company magazine lists Austin as a "Startup Hub" with a creative, young population and a high number of wi-fi internet spots per capita. (July 2007)
MSN.com gives Austin top billing among America's Greenest Cities, citing the city's green energy program and climate protection plan. (June 2007)
Sherman's Travel lists Austin at #5 among its Top Ten Easy Spring Getaways (May 2007)
Conde Nast Traveler includes the Hyatt Lost Pines Resort & Spa on the 2007 Hot List celebrating the best and most promising new hotels in the world. (May 2007)
Kiplinger's Personal Finance rates Austin among the top five cities in the country for young singles, as part of their "Best Cities for Every Stage of Your Life." (June 2007)
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport was named Best Domestic Airport at the 2006 Airports Council International Airport Service Quality Awards held in Dubai.
Golf Digest ranks Barton Creek Resort & Country Club's Fazio Canyons course among the top 100 in the nation (May 2007).
Bizjournals.com names Austin #7 among the top job markets for young adults. Austin has added 62,100 jobs in the past five years. (April 2007)
Austin is ranked sixth on a list of the 10 U.S. cities that have integrated renewable sources of energy such as solar, wind and hydro electricity into daily life, according to SustainLane.com. (April 2007)
Latina Magazine ranks Austin 10th among the top 25 healthiest cities. The magazine lauds the city's many public parks, exercise facilities and low stress factor. (April 2007)
Men's Journal names Austin as one of the top five places to "embrace urban life." (April 2007)
Austin ranks #2 on Prevention Magazine's list of the "top ten cities for taking a stroll." (March 2007)
Austin is the #3 city in America for independent filmmaking, according to a recent list released at the Sundance Film Festival by MovieMaker magazine.
Austin is ranked #17 among Cooking Light's Top 20 Healthiest Cities in America. Cities were judged on nutrition, physical health and holistic well-being. (January/February 2007)
Natural Home magazine ranks Austin #2 among America's Top Ten Eco-friendly Communities. These "neighborhoods you want to live in" feature walkability, green planning and outdoor orientation. (January/February 2007)
National Geographic Traveler dubs Austin "The Best Little City in America" in a feature article published in the November/December 2006 issue.
Continental Magazine names Austin "Sports Center: The Most Sports-Crazed City in the World" (due to the avid fanaticism of UT sports supporters!) (September 2006)
Paste Magazine's "The Best 24 Hours on Television" issue names PBS show and Austin original Austin
City Limits as the best place for music on television.
The US Census Bureau reports that Austin ranks 5th among the most educated cities in the U.S. 45.1% of the population has a college degree, or higher.
Expansion Management magazine puts the Austin area first among U.S. cities in the magazine's fourth annual Mayors Challenge rankings of the best cities for future business locations.
Money magazine lists Austin as #2 among the 10 best places to live, judging on financial, educational and quality of life criteria, among others. (July 2006)
Kiplinger's ranks Austin #5 among their list of 50 Smart Places to Live. (June 2006)
Sperling's BestPlaces and msn.com rate Austin among "8 Cheap Places You'd Want to Live." The survey highlights citywide economic prospects and cultural atmosphere. (July 2006)
Men's Journal ranks Austin #2 among America's Heart Healthy Cities (August 2006)
Expansion Magazine marks Austin as the #1 metropolitan location for future businesses. (August 2006)
Sperling's BestPlaces named Austin #9 among the Top Ten "Chill" Cities. The survey created a "chill index" based on the behavior of the city's residents and social opportunities the city provided. (July 2006)
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) places Austin at #8 among America's top 10
vegetarian/vegan-friendly large cities. (April 2006)
Men's Journal ranks Austin number two among the "50 Best Places to Live" based on potential for adventure, attractiveness, and affordability. (April 2006)
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