For the second consecutive year, Austin topped the list as the hottest U.S. job market in 2019, according to a Wall Street Journal. Nashville jumped to the number two spot from seventh. Both cities anchor metropolitan areas of around two million people.
According to a recent article, the Journal worked with Moody’s Analytics to assess the labor market in 381 metro areas. Each region was ranked on five metrics: the unemployment rate, labor-force participation rate, job growth, labor-force growth and wage growth. An average of those rankings was used to determine the hottest labor market in the U.S. for metro areas with more than one million people, and separately for less populous regions.
The Journal notes that “Austin—a tech hub and college town—remains attractive to workers thanks to low unemployment and high wage growth. Apple Inc. was among companies bringing jobs to Austin. In 2019, it started construction of a $1 billion corporate campus with a capacity for up to 15,000 employees. It already has 7,000 workers in Austin.”
This is great news for the already robust economy in and around the Capital of Texas. Job growth means wage growth. However, if you ask the residents of MorningStar (many of whom work in the digital economy) about the best place to LIVE in the area, they will eagerly point to their own backyards!
Close Enough for an Easy Commute to Austin
MorningStar is a planned community that was designed to appeal to the savvy workers in the digital and other industries. It is located just north of Austin, with easy access to the city and all major employers. It is also a perfect place to come home to because of its peace and quiet.
The terrain and colors of the Texas Hill Country are integrated into the state-of-the-art design and engineering of these lovely homes. The builders in MorningStar were chosen because of their world-class reputation for quality craftsmanship and their energy-efficient design expertise. This means that as the Austin economy continues to prosper, the value of the homes in MorningStar will also appreciate.
The Perfect Place for Downtime
After a stressful day on any job, nothing is better than being able to “chill” when you get home. It’s been said (with GOOD reason) that in MorningStar…This is Easy LIvin.’
The resort-like amenities, from the glorious hiking and biking trails, to the oversized swimming pool, the open-air, covered event pavilion and dozens of others enable residents to enjoy that time away from work and with their families. Plus, Shopping and entertainment are minutes from the driveways of MorningStar residents.
Children are also an important part of life in MorningStar. They attend one of the highest rated school districts in the state – the Liberty Hill ISD – and can participate in a virtually endless array of academic and extracurricular experiences.
Why Wait? If your job is bringing you to the Austin area, WELCOME! When you’re ready to put down roots in one of the best communities in the country, come see MorningStar. If you’re already here, enjoy this great economy and consider the advantages of moving up to this one-of-a-kind community. Click here for more information.