The Greater Austin area ranks high on the livability scale, which is why Austin frequently ranks high on national lists of best cities. In 2003, for example, Austin came in fourth on Travel & Leisure's list of Best Loved Cities, first on Forbes' list of Best Cities for Singles, and third on Hispanic Magazine's list of Best Cities for Hispanics. In 2002, it was in the Money Magazine's Top 10 list of Best Places to Live. Lots of reasons are given?a cosmopolitan atmosphere without big city hassles, great scenery and recreational opportunities, a reasonable cost of living, and all the fun the great outdoors can offer.  

Austin is nestled among the rolling hills and lakes of Central Texas, the seat of state government, an educational mecca with seven area universities and an entertainment culture that includes the best of live music and the arts.

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