Austin Named in U.S. News & World Report’s 2024-2025 Best Places to Live

Departments Communications Austin Named in U.S. News & World Report’s 2024-2025 Best Places to Live Home Services Programs Divisions Media News FAQ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Release Date: May. 21, 2024 Contact: Communications and Public Information Office Email This year, Austin ranked No. 9 out of 150 places. U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, has named Austin one of the 2024-2025 Best Places to Live in the nation.Austin ranked No. 9 in the general rankings."We’re honored to be recognized by U.S. News & World Report with this distinction that confirms what Austinites know—our city is a special place," Austin Mayor Kirk Watson said. “Our access to nature, our dynamic and diverse economy, and an unparalleled music scene make Austin a vibrant place to live, work, and play.”This year’s list evaluated 150 of the country’s top cities based on how well they meet Americans' living expectations, with measures including value, job market, desirability an...