Move To Austin, TX

What neighborhood should you live in?

Not sure where you should move to in Austin? Take this quiz to find out where you could begin your search.

1...What is your age?
Under 18 Years Old
25 to 30 Years Old
31 to 40 Years Old
41 to 50 Years Old
51 to 60 Years Old
Over 60 Years Old

2...How important is it to you that you live close to downtown?
Extremely - I want to be close to the action.
I want to live near downtown, but not in it.
I don't mind a little drive - I'd rather get an affordable home.
I don't need to be near downtown.

3...What type of home do you want? (Choose from 1 to 2)
A brand new one - I want to be the first owner.
An older home with lots of character - in a neighborhood with tons of mature trees.
A loft space.
Something that's affordable.
Where do the artists live? That's where I want to be.

4...Which of the following fits your typical weekend best?
(Choose from 1 to 3)
Checking out the new "it" restaurant with some friends, followed by hitting 2 or 3 bars.
Taking the kids to the park, stocking up at Costco, doing chores around the house.
Going to the lake and hanging out on my boat.
Going shopping - especially if there's a sale at Neiman Marcus.
Yoga, followed by a nice hike in the woods.
Going to hear a couple bands play and crawling back home at dawn.
Watching the game on my new flat screen TV in my recliner, beer in hand.
Painting all day in my studio.
Playing golf.
Hanging out with friends - playing video games, ordering pizza, chilling out.
Eh, none of these fit me.

5...Which of the following cars would you be more likely to purchase? (Choose from 1 to 2)
Prius.
Subaru wagon.
SUV or Truck.
Lexus.
Civic.
A bicycle - no car for me.
A '68 mustang.
None of the above.

6...Which of the following restaurants would you be more likely to go to? (Choose from 1 to 2)
The best sushi restaurant in town. Bring on the eel!
The Olive Garden is pretty good - those breadsticks make my mouth water.
Some place I can take my kids.
Any good vegetarian restaurant.
Some place with good margaritas.

7...What is your price range for buying a home?
Less than $150,000
$150,000 - $250,000
$250,000 - $400,000
$400,000 and up
I'm going to rent.

8...What do you want your neighborhood to look like?
(Choose from 1 to 2)
Lots of hills.
Lots of mature trees.
Manicured lawns.
I'm not particular, if the price is right, I'll live there.
I like cityscape. Trees in nearby parks is fine.
A new subdivision (newly planted trees is ok).

9...Where do you typically like to live in a city? (Choose from 1 to 2)
Downtown.
Close to downtown.
Close to the University.
In a normal, quiet affordable neighborhood - not too far out, but not downtown.
Near the country club.
In the suburbs.
I'll live anywhere.

10...How important are public schools to you when you purchase a home?
Extremely. I want only the highest rated public schools.
Pretty important - but I want my kid in a diverse environment.
Somewhat important.
The schools do not matter to me - I don't have kids in school in my household, can send my kids to private school, or I'll take my chances.

So, where should you move to in Austin?

 

 

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