Though Austin might not rank in popularity anywhere near American cities like New York City, Los Angeles or San Francisco, it has still been ranked as one of the best cities in the United States across multiple categories.

Austin, Texas has graced the lists of numerous, prominent 2012 rankings for the Austin real estate market, the Austin economy, and jobs in Austin, according to Regent Property Group, a leader in Austin luxury home sales.

Austin ranked #2 of the best U.S. job markets, right behind Washington, D.C., in a list compiled by Adecco Staffing U.S. based on information from its 900 national branches, as well as other factors, like local unemployment rates, job opportunities based on number of job openings in the past six months, and an overall assessment of the economic environment of each city.

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