Put your horns in the air. Austin is the best college town to live in after college, according to real estate website Point2’s recent list.

The study looked at the 100 most successful universities located in 86 cities (hey there, UT) and towns across the US.

Shoutout to our sister cities FTWtoday, SEAtoday, RALtoday, and NASHtoday, which also made the top 10.

What factors made the Capital City land the No.1 spot? Four categories contributed to a city’s ranking — human capital, housing, economic activity, and earning power + equity.

The city’s increase in the number of businesses, number of permits, increase in number of housing units, and population growth contributed most to ATX’s top spot.

The 15 factors with Austin rankings across those four main dimensions are as follows:

Increase in number of businesses — No.2
Number of permits — No.3
Increase in number of housing units — No.7
Population growth — No.8
Number of patents — No.9
Income growth — No.13
Home price increase — No.14
Poverty rate — No.16
Unemployment rate — No.21
Growth in locals with higher education — No.21
Median age — No.50
Decrease in vacant housing — No.50
Home price-to-income ratio — No.57
Rise in movers outside the city — No.70
Job openings — No.81

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MUST DO

Today

Levitation | Thurs., Oct. 28-Sun., Oct. 31 | Times vary | Various locations | $15+ | See acts from Chicano Batman, Thundercat, and others at this four-day music fest set in some of Austin’s best venues.

Friday

Halloween Party ‘Glow’ Rave Costume | Fri., Oct. 29 | 8 p.m.-5 a.m. | Monarca Ballroom | $30 | This Halloween party includes a costume contest, social icebreakers, and live music. 👻
Trick or Drink: Austin Halloween Bar Crawl | Fri., Oct. 29-Mon., Nov. 1 | 6 p.m.-2 a.m. | $15+ | Get spooky during this three-day event, which features drink specials from some of the best bars in town.

Saturday

5k Fun Run/Walk + Fall Fest | Sat., Oct. 30 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Circle Brewing Company | $30 | Run, walk, or jog to the finish line where beer will be waiting for you.

Sunday

Howl and Roll | Sun., Oct. 31 | 7 p.m. | Bartholomew's Roller Derby Track | Free | Roll into this Halloween costume skate party — candy and scares provided. 🛼

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NEWS NOTES

Weather

78º | Sunny | 0% chance of rain ☀️

Biz

In addition to Tesla moving its headquarters to Austin, the company scored a $4 billion deal with rental car giant Hertz. The business will purchase 100,000 electric vehicles, one of the largest purchases of EVs in history. 🚗 (KXAN)

Open

Austin’s newest H-E-B grocery store has officially opened its Oak Hill location. The store is 90,000 sqft — If you’re in southwest Austin + in need of some delicious, fresh tortillas in the area, you know where to go. 🌯 (KXAN)

Holiday

From a miniature drive-by Diagon Alley in South Austin to a luminescent 40-ft-long front yard exhibit, Austinites are showing off their best decorating skills for Halloween. Check out these wickedly cool displays around the city. 🎃 (Austin Monthly)
Earlier this week, organizers for the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar announced it will be an outdoor event.The classic Austin event is now three days instead of 10 + will be held at the Palmer Events Center from Dec. 17-19. 🎁 (KVUE)

DYK

3D printed homes are coming to Austin — 100 of them. Home building company Lennar will begin construction on the futuristic development early next year, working with local 3D printing tech company ICON. This project will be the world’s largest community of 3D homes. (KXAN)

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Caling all boos + ghouls, Cold Cookie Company will host their Halloween pop-up this Saturday from 5-10 p.m. Tasty menu items include vanilla bean ice cream and Cookie Monster Cookies.

The dessert shop is located at 2512 Rio Grande St.

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