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Best Cities for Women #5: Austin, Texas

Overall Score: 89

Population: 1,415,324

Description: A hotbed for university professors, lobbyists, aspiring rock musicians, techies, and workers, Austin is by far the most eclectic and progressively-styled region in Texas.

Best For: Singles, Young Couples, Empty Nesters

Median Salary for Women: $43,731

Overall Diversity (Higher is Better) :3 / 5

Crime Rating (Lower is Better): 55 / 100

Cost-of-Living Index (Natl. Average is 100, Higher is Better): 86

Transportation: 60 / 100
- Capital Metro bus system mainly for university students
- Most people rely on automobiles

Culture / Nightlife Rating (Higher is Better): 85 / 100

Female-led Industries:
1) <a href= “http://excelle.monster.com/careers/search/search?q=Educational+Services&location=586&zip_code=23+Timmins+Road&radius=50&job_status=&job_posted_within=&salary_range_min=&salary_range_max=&commit=SEARCH”>Educational Services (15%)
2) <a href= “http://excelle.monster.com/careers/search/search?q=Health+Care&location=612&zip_code=23+Timmins+Road&radius=50&job_status=&job_posted_within=&salary_range_min=&salary_range_max=&commit=SEARCH”>Healthcare (12%)
3) <a href= “http://excelle.monster.com/careers/search/search?q=Sales&location=612&zip_code=23+Timmins+Road&radius=50&job_status=&job_posted_within=&salary_range_min=&salary_range_max=&commit=SEARCH”>Sales Professionals (5%)
4) <a href= “http://excelle.monster.com/careers/search/search?q=Finance%2C+Insurance&location=612&zip_code=23+Timmins+Road&radius=50&job_status=&job_posted_within=&salary_range_min=&salary_range_max=&commit=SEARCH”>Finance and Insurance (4%)
5) <a href= “http://excelle.monster.com/careers/search/search?q=Engineers&location=612&zip_code=23+Timmins+Road&radius=50&job_status=&job_posted_within=&salary_range_min=&salary_range_max=&commit=SEARCH”>Engineers (4%)

Just for Women:
- <a href= “http://www.austinwomenshealth.com/”>Austin Women’s Health Center
- <a href= “http://www.womenprintmakers.com/”>Women Printmakers of Austin

<a href= “http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/”>City of Austin Website

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