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What are safety and crime like in Austin, Texas?

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From petty theft to violent crime, here's what two local experts had to say about safety and crime in Austin, Texas.

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It’s very hot, very expensive, the power goes out every time it rains, there is traffic at a dead stop pretty much all hours of the day, and it’s for really dumb reasons like the stop lights are out of sync, or the police shut down the freeway for no reason. Rent is unaffordable for average people, $1000 for a 400sf studio, at least $500K – $1M if you want to buy anywhere in the city. All the artists have been driven out, theaters shuttered, decent music venues are rare, unless you want to see a cover band. Most of the good restaurants went out of business during the pandemic. Anything that is worth doing is such an enormous exhausting expensive hassle, it ends up not being worth it.

Austin is a city full of colorful people and interesting culture. However, you should still be careful and exercise caution when moving around the city. Remember to lock your car doors, hide your valuables, and stay safe when walking outside at night. Most of the city is not dangerous; however, it’s important to err on the side of caution.

Ibrahim, says: 2020
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