If you’re thinking about moving here, you will certainly be interested in some of our top tips for remote workers in Austin. This is a relatively straight-forward city to navigate, and you’ll be able to find all the comforts you can expect of a major US city. Having said that, remote workers in Austin will definitely appreciate some tips to ensure they can take advantage of their time in the city as soon as possible after arriving.
An important universal tip for remote workers is always to take their time researching the city’s different neighborhoods, since choosing the right one for you to live in can have a huge impact on just how much you enjoy the city and how. Beyond that, you can rest assured that Austin is safe for remote workers as long as you take basic security precautions at night and away from central neighborhoods.
Below we outline some additional tips for remote workers in Austin.
This is an important tip for remote workers in Austin and pretty much any city. Texas’ capital is a large city and being able to make friends will certainly make your time here better and richer. Beyond that, there is so much to do around the city that you will certainly want to share new experiences with new friends and groups. Fortunately, there are lots of clubs and social communities - both online and in-person - around Austin that regularly receive newcomers and remote workers to the city. These groups represent a really positive way of getting to know locals and a sense of belonging in the city.
As the US “live music capital”, any trip to Austin without sampling some of the music playing at its many downtown venues every night would be incomplete. From blues to rock and pop to country, you will be able to find a venue that caters to your music taste among the many wonderful venues in the city. The Downtown area and East Austin are the most popular parts of the city for live music, but you can also find lively venues around North Loop and certainly in South Congress. Some popular places for music-lovers around Austin include the Roosevelt Room, Zach Theater and Radio Coffee and Beer.
As a major southern US city, Austin has a large Hispanic population and this community plays an important part in the day-to-day life of the city. As such, a good tip for remote workers in Austin will be to learn some Spanish by joining some of the local language learning groups or even signing up for classes at the popular language academies across the city. Learning some Spanish will give you access to a different facet of life in this major American capital and allow you to fully experience its diversity. You might also want to check out part-time courses at the University of Texas’ campus here, as these might provide valuable learning opportunities in a prestigious setting.
For more information about living in Austin as a remote worker, check out our complete Austin guide.