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8 national rankings featuring Austin

Check out where the Capital City stands on these eight national rankings.

May 23, 2023 • 
London Gibson
The Austin skyline, as seen from between trees lining the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail./

What do you think Austin ranks highly in?

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As you may have heard, Austin recently jumped up a spot on the list of largest cities in the US, breaking into the Top 10 population rankings for the first time.

But that’s just one of many ways to compare the Capital City to its peers — here are eight recent national rankings featuring ATX.

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