7 Reasons NOT to Move to Austin, Texas in 2023

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Austin grew quickly over the past few years because people were attracted to its creative, small town and progressive feel. As much as I love this city, these are a few things to be aware of before you make the move. Leave any questions in the comments and subscribe for more.
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@crafterlex Год назад

A few other reasons to not move here: sky rocketing crime, not being able to walk around downtown and not constantly be hassled for money. But yes, the traffic is awful, the prices are awful, and every where you go there is a long wait. It’s just grown too much too quickly.

@MrJackattack2000 Год назад

Sky rocketing crime? Maybe for austin standards 😂😂😂 i was born in austin, I’ve been residing in houston for like 15 years. Austin used to be cool now its the fake LA. Houston has a crime problem, not austin. Come walk around downtown houston and you’ll realize how great austin is in terms of crime and safety. Anytime theres an explosion in population, crime typically follows.

@munch6213 11 месяцев назад

Disagree

@Jesus-do1wl Год назад

I was out in Austin last year in the middle of June to scope it out for a possible move and boy you are right, that heat was unbearable, it was crazy. I was considering moving there , the heat I can get used to but what made me change my mind is that the cost of living in Austin has gotten ridiculously high. In just a couple of years cost of living has sky rocketed. I can’t believe Austin is now the most expensive city to live in Texas. It’s astounding.

@NatashaIbrahim Год назад

Yess the heat has gotten much worse over the past few years. and the cost of living is growing exponentially!

@nitinjaiman 8 месяцев назад

Cost of living, crime and other things people are saying, sky rocketed in all major cities of usa

@raevenclemons Год назад

I have been in Austin for almost 2 years. I love living in Austin, but my biggest complaint is that it is too crowded.

@NatashaIbrahim Год назад

Well I think all places have pros and cons.

@bobbydigital5236 Год назад

is there racism there?

@thedogs3467 Год назад

@@bobbydigital5236 no it’s the only place in the entire planet where there is no racism. Duh.

@mml1426 Год назад

Crowded? Bruh… it’s less than one million people in Austin. Dude acting like Austin is Tokyo with 30 million people

@raevenclemons Год назад

@@mml1426 not crowded compared to NYC or a lot of the other east coast cities, but when your from rural Midwest in perspective it is crowded. I usually don't complain about because there are worse cities, but I was noting that because she mentioned that in her video.

@Treesah0416 Год назад

I am a rarity because I was born and raised in Austin! To be honest it’s so sad to watch the city change the way it has. Not to hate on people that move here but so many people have brought where they moved from culture here and really changed our vibe. We were once a big city but it still felt like you were in a small town. The very first house we bought was 119K and later sold that nine years later for 240K, it is now going for 800K because it is so close to the domain where a lot of tech companies are headquartered in. If you want to buy something larger than what you just sold then you have to look outside of Austin, which is exactly what we did and moved to Georgetown. I think a lot of the old locals moved to smaller towns around Austin because we messed what it wants was. Everyone knew everybody… If you ever want to see if someone really grew up in Austin then ask them ” do you remember who Leslie is?“ if they can tell you who he is and what he used to do then they’re a real one lol Also, something that really helps with allergies around here is finding someone that harvest raw honey within 15 miles from where you live I am taking a spoonful of it every morning! If you have an allergy to Cedar the best thing to do is to barbecue with it at least once a month I need to just start becoming more immune to it. Just some local advice :-). I’m glad that you love Austin as much as I do, that means a lot.🎉

@NatashaIbrahim Год назад

Wow thank you so much for your comment! I completely resonate with all you had to say. It really is a somber feeling watching the old Austin slowly disappear. And thank you for the allergy recommendations!! A little hair of the dog always does the trick doesn’t it?🤍

@forgottenmma3694 Год назад

Dang that sucks. Should have held onto your house 😞

@Magickalhealingworks Год назад

Georgetown is turning into a shit show too. Im thinking of moving farther out.. its changed so much from 2019 even

@Matthew-xn5yj Год назад

You have a very southern mentality, where you’re constantly clinging on to the past. Either keep up with the program or remove yourself from it. Move into the outskirts or something. Places change.

@broadcastblast544 Год назад

@@Matthew-xn5yj "clinging to the past" means cherishing your history and what is around you. I'm sorry your past isn't worth doing so.

@kathleenlangstaff5039 Год назад

Lived in Austin suburb 30+ yrs. Since pandemic prices for everything have gone up a lot. It's losing a lot of its charm.

@cblanchhiphop Год назад

Great video! Lived in Austin and can relate to a lot of this - I started making videos like you recently too and found the Blue Yeti Mic helps a lot with audio quality. No worries if you're not concerned about that - feel it could bring out your voice more though. Keep it up!

@kerrbear834 10 месяцев назад

I moved to Austin 21 years ago. The traffic, crime, homelessness, cost of living, and heat is the worst it’s ever been. It’s definitely changed for the worst and not getting better.

@mdgtexas Год назад

Been here since 1997. First time in 25 years without an outage. Now, happening frequently. This city is being held hostage by evil. My property taxes jumped from $2500 to over $6000. Evil leaders driving us out.

@sasheljennings3108 Месяц назад

Glad you’re holding faith Chyna❤ it’s not easy but it’ll get better for sure. Happy birthday to mama .. she looks so beautiful and happy 🥳🤩

@RandomRecess Месяц назад

Love this video so much! As locals who have lived here our entire lives we would love it if the population would chill for a bit.

@NatashaIbrahim Месяц назад

Thank you! I agree

@JimmyGlasscock Год назад

The editing in this video is really solid!

@NatashaIbrahim Год назад

Thank you!😊

@jimardonesfilms Год назад

I was born in Austin in 1987, but in 1992 I moved with my family to Santiago de Chile (my parents are chilean by the way). In 2019, after so many years, I visited Austin for vacations, and during the last days I took the decision of moving here someday. Well, I finally moved here in April 2022 and I noticed some changes. I knew the traffic in Downtown can be awful, but in 2022 I noticed the drivers became more reckless than usual, so I have been very careful when I take a walk and cross the streets. Besides, the public transportation is still very limited, in special when I want to go to Round Rock, Georgetown, Cedar Park or Lake Travis. Yeah! Texas summer is hotter than Chile, but I feel 2023 is being wetter than 2022. And you forgot to mention... mosquitoes! snakes! hammerhead worms! I know Austin is not a perfect city, however, there was something here that made me feel like home when I visited the city in 2019. Cheers ;)

@Cocamaleon 4 месяца назад

Hola! Soy chilena, vivo en santiago. mis tios chilenos viven en austin y me han invitado para visitar austin, así llegué a estos videos. Me gustaría conversar contigo y compartir experiencias, saludos

@jimardonesfilms 4 месяца назад

@@Cocamaleon hola, que buena que piensas visitar Austin. Siiii, puedes contactarme para hacerme las preguntas que desees. Saludos 😉

@in-vision-disllc4005 27 дней назад

This video has me excited.How is the Highland Park area?

@africanfufu Год назад

I did a solo trip to Austin for the first time in October 2022, I left the next day😂😂😂😂. Luckily I had all my refunds for the one week hotel I paid for. THE HEAT WAS UNBEARABLE! I was burning! I took a walk downtown / the domain with Uber and all that was just unbearable. It felt strange. The energy was off and I really wanted to move there this 2023.

@jema5039 Год назад

Life long Texan here, it didn’t used to be like this. It was totally different before the last few years, the people moving here + government ruined this place

@KassandraTovar Год назад

The heat is horrible and its not a walkable city but I love Austin and I love living here.

@nimc2002 Год назад

Lool heat is fine

@africanfufu Год назад

@@nimc2002 lool

@AlongtheRiverLife Год назад

Great video. Yes, Austin has changed, sooooo many people. What do you do for work?

@NatashaIbrahim Год назад

Thank you! Yes it has, I am a content creator and do other things as well

@ooreh2741 Год назад

It’s not bad, it feels good in Austin Texas.

@NatashaIbrahim Год назад

😊😊

@GracieCook0246 Год назад

I have been living in Austin for seven years and it is hot, yes. but once you live there for a while, it becomes an amazing place! Downtown Austin has a lot of people who love our culture. One of our sayings "Keep Austin Weird" is right! It has things like this for a reason! We don't want to be like other cities and States. We are our own people and we love it!

@NatashaIbrahim Год назад

Yess I completely agree! 🤍🤠

@chrismo9257 Год назад

I spent some time in Austin when I was in the military. Loved SXSW, and I also went to an open air party on the outskirts called Airport. Now I'm thinking about moving there due to a tech company I'm working for. Btw I'm not moving from California, but I'm originally from there, don't hate! 🤣

@NatashaIbrahim Год назад

That’s great! Yess SXSW can get crazy! I just shared a video about it. Haha another california transplant 😅🤣 just kidding 😂

@chrismo9257 Год назад

@@NatashaIbrahim 🤣

@alexanderhearth8141 Год назад

Helpful video.

@NatashaIbrahim Год назад

Glad it was helpful! 😊

@vinja858 Год назад

Great list but you missed the word "property tax" - it is brutal here. I've been in Austin for 10 years and fell in love with the city - it was welcoming, charming, unique, & weird. With each passing year, the city has greatly changed and has lost all the qualities that made it wonderful & stand out. Its still a fine city but not the city I fell in love with. I hope to leave some day.

@eatlaughandstupid4430 Год назад

orange county, ca person here...informative...thank you...

@NatashaIbrahim Год назад

You’re welcomeb

@dante5622 Год назад

If you’re Republican then I suggest the DFW area

@jtee231 Год назад

Of course there’s going to be changes nothing stays the same forever I don’t think those were good enough reasons to NOT move there but will definately take it into consideration. I’m going to be visiting in a couple months.

@NatashaIbrahim Год назад

as I said in the video - I was just playing devils advocate :) you can check out my other videos for more info on the pros

@jtee231 Год назад

@@NatashaIbrahim cool

@dreamerintheskies Год назад

The weather can be ridiculous anywhere honestly. I’m from and live in Miami Beach Florida and everyone thinks it’s sunny and beautiful…. We’re shocked if it doesn’t rain. Many scary thunderstorms especially if you have pups. I have six and they’re terrified of the thunder 💔 We’re looking to move within the year to a new state so I’m looking at videos of different states and why one should or should not move there

@rey-op7je 10 месяцев назад

Is the weather in Austin worse than Miami?

@alexanderhearth8141 Год назад

Does anyone know much about the Austin Film Scene?

@Gonzo_-zb5mf Год назад

That´s some interesting news, Natasha. On the other side, a significant part of the Millions who left California ended up in Texas and it´s clear that Austin as the capital is effected/gained many new citizens. Austin is the City you grew up so I can understand that you will always have a special relationship with this place. I have not been flying for 10 years now, for multiple reasons. On the danger I mention it twice, Natasha is a veteran in travelling, I will book some sessions on Colombia with her before I go there.

@JustinTime2Game Год назад

Im thinkin of moving to Austin from Florida, I visted a week ago I felt there was more things to do + food was amazing, and a change of scenery (hills, etc.) I been here quite some time like 18 years lol... One thing was the traffic but thats no biggie there some insane traffic here too. Have you been to Florida? if so any differences from TX and FL you see?

@nocando89 Год назад

Thinking of moving to Austin for the same reasons you listed except from Houston

@dy4710 3 месяца назад

The food scene is so overrated 😂 outside bbq it’s sub par in almost every aspect. Nothing like Houston, LA, other cities

@eprohoda Год назад

How is it going?,mrr- Bravo~amazing . 😮

@millking5480 Год назад

Been in Texas all my life and been living in Austin for the past 4 years, it definitely doesn't support a middle class family. Overpopulated, infrastructure & govt services are non-existent due to the understaffed/overworked govt because of extremely low tax rates (and people fighting property tax increases), oppressive heat, and deteriorating natural scenery (pollution), and increasing homelessness. And like you mentioned the original Austin music and art scene is gone now. The city (and really the state) is only serving wealth investors, landowners, and corporations IMO.

@muzzlebrake6698 Год назад

Went down to Austin during 2018's SXSW. Crazy thing when I was down there was it was around the time that guy was doing Fedex bombs and leaving booby traps on the side of the roads. They literally told us to never touch anything on the side of the streets. The cops were chasing that asshole down near the Le Quinta inn I was staying at before he blew himself up.

@Quoted_creations 6 месяцев назад

I agree. Austin is not really capable of sustaining this many people so quickly. There is no form of public transportation here so if you don’t have a car, then you’re essentially screwed. The bus system here is extremely incomplete and the train system is nonexistent. There’s one little downtown train that probably has like three or four stops that’s it. And that’s more for the campus area. Keep Austin weird is no longer viable in this city because the corporations are here and the mom and pops locations are closing down so the concept of keep Austin weird was meant for small business owners. Small business owners are struggling. Also the taco truck community here is gotten out of control. Pay just as much as a taco truck as you were going to go into a restaurant with Service. The tipping culture here is astronomically ridiculous. It’s worse than LA or Cali in general. People here want to get tipped for working at a fast food joint. What that’s absolutely crazy. You hand me something from behind the counter, and they expect to give them a tip. Austin is a huge disappointment and a huge hype

@user-dd4rs7sm4b Год назад

By living 4 years in Austin TX I developed severe dermatitis head to toes😢 now I’m on strongest steroid ointment but still can’t live a normal life😢

@NatashaIbrahim Год назад

Omg that’s horrible 😭

@ColdPotato 10 месяцев назад

Crime is increasing here. Our mail box banks have been broken into 3 times in one year in South Austin. The heat is bad too. Also taxes, insurance, and home prices are still absurd. Planned on retiring here, but may leave for another state when the time comes to stop working.

@Magickalhealingworks Год назад

I left Austin last year so i wasn’t stuck paying high rent all year. I moved to Savannah w family even hotter and more drastic economic differences. The poor are MUCH poorer here than Austin. Even Savannah is getting ridiculous w rent. Yes its hot in Austin but dryer heat makes it bearable for me, unlike Savannah. I regret leaving Texas but it’s getting rough everywhere. Oh and good jobs in Austin were hard to find bc of so many ppl. Uber/Lyft apps are flooded w drivers.. its a little harder in Austin in that way.

@NatashaIbrahim Год назад

Yes I think the world is collectively going through this shift unfortunately. Thank you for sharing your experience

@rrrrrrtt1 Год назад

It's ok, the defunding of the police has caused Austin police officers to resign. There will be a mass exodus ;)

@asrr62 Год назад

no the austin police are the best there is.

@tehj 7 месяцев назад

Has anyone experienced racism or has felt like they’ve been targeting by people to leave and get out of Austin?

@lee420129 Месяц назад

Please keep traveling, he's out there somewhere, truss

@lee420129 Месяц назад

I'll wait for the next generational talents

@mariomario7379 Год назад

The best big city in Texas. Dallas, Houston and San Antonio are far more crowded and polluted, especially Houston.

@lukebandy516 Год назад

Well Austin in recent years has attracted large numbers of young liberals so that accounts for at least half the problems.

@ronniewilliford3449 Год назад

I lived in Austin for a very miserable10 years and was so excited to finally move out. If you're playing live music to make a living, go somewhere else. Austin sucks hard.

@broadcastblast544 Год назад

Vintage Austin was great, but the corporate mentality has killed it over time.

@kadeidrabell5690 4 месяца назад

Austinite is considered being born and raised here.

@phossil21 11 месяцев назад

I just came here after watching her video "7 reasons to move to Austin", WTF?!

@averageschmo963 10 месяцев назад

I feel sorry for all the true born and raised Texans. All these blue voters are moving in and destroying the state. It’s got to be heart breaking. This state will be completely blue in about tens years or less. I’m sorry😢

@chrisburgos9795 Год назад

Hey Natasha it’s chris

@bellaangel4422 8 месяцев назад

These issues are everywhere. US is overpopulated period.

@G20T Год назад

People say Houston is better maybe it’s your preference

@juliatodd8644 Год назад

What are thoughts on living in Riverside? Is it safe?

@NatashaIbrahim Год назад

I think it’s gotten very safe! It’s really developed a lot and has a lot of young professionals thanks to the oracle campus and cool restaurants and cafes 😊

@512ontiveros Год назад

Not safe!

@marlon94124 Год назад

Where are you originally from?

@NatashaIbrahim Год назад

I grew up in Australia Canada and Austin but I consider Austin home since I’ve been here since high school

@marlon94124 Год назад

@@NatashaIbrahim I am from San Francisco, CA and have been living there since I was born for the past 48 years. A lot of people move out of the Bay Area after they retire from their professions because of the high cost of living.

@marcrowd Год назад

The rapidly diminishing police force in Austin is super scary. Seems like safety is becoming less and less of a priority for the city.

@phazon100 Год назад

Fav chapstick btw?

@franko8572 Год назад

Burt’s bees, hbu!?!?

@zaneleece992 10 месяцев назад

Austin you mean Austin2.0

@freddymclain 2 месяца назад

you need only ONE reason ....the other 6 reasons are the result of #1....too many people.

@spencerdawson6536 Год назад

You’re really Awesome in Austin. Can I visit you?

@miguelsaldana5768 Год назад

Austin feels like Dallas now lol

@jema5039 Год назад

It sucks, I moved away from Dallas to get away from Dallas & it just followed me. Luckily I’m leaving the state as a whole when my lease is up. I hate to leave bc I know I’ll never wanna come back.

@Aggie4life77 Год назад

But still way smaller and way more expensive with no pro team and DFW has the better Airport. Last but not least, Austin traffic is probably worst due to the poor infrastructure. I don’t understand why anyone would live there due to this over Dallas. If your in tech I can see, but anything else, nope! Hill country? Most people just drive through it and visit because 99 percent of people can’t afford to live over there. I can visit from Dallas lol!

@Frenchieeeee Год назад

you're pretty

@NatashaIbrahim Год назад

Thank you 🥹

@quallude1 3 месяца назад

I used to live in austin so... will you marry me?

@noahg4369 Год назад

these are such silly excuses, did it need its own video?

@newmanfertig886 Год назад

I didn't listen to one word she said. Maybe this is unfair, but pretty girl mugging for the camera is of no interest to me whatsoever.

@loveself6396 11 месяцев назад

😂 what?

@dante5622 Год назад

Austin is too liberal

@WildJ178 Год назад

Good keep you people out hopefully

@kee7374 Год назад

Perfect

@beautifully_chaotic_art Год назад

A big plus for me.

@samuelwilliams3044 Год назад

@@WildJ178 you people. Arrogant liberals can’t live without conservatives

@kaenz18 Год назад

@@kee7374 Californias ruined their state and now they think it’s time to ruin Texas. How’s that perfect?

@RD-nq7fl Год назад

I am a true Unicorn woman of color and my family were slaves in Travis County. We are tired of all the new comers. We no longer have Southern Hospitality because “ you people” have forced us ‘ people of color’ out of our birth homes. I understood you can not stop change, however, I no longer have smiles and Southern Hospitality for all you new comers.

@chadpaul1497 9 месяцев назад

😂😂

@FrankC71 Год назад

Sorry, you're not an Austinite, you just live here.

@NatashaIbrahim Год назад

No. I am an Austinite 😊

@FrankC71 Год назад

@@NatashaIbrahim Which Theater In Austin Was Your Favorite? The Fox or The Aquarius Theater? What Was a Better Music Venue The Black Cat or La Zona Rosa? Which Festival did you like Aquafest or Riverfest? Give up the info Austinite.

@NatashaIbrahim Год назад

@@FrankC71 I'm 26. I was not able to go to those venues when they existed. I went to the black cat and la zona rosa - I prefer la zona rosa. You should watch my other videos to better understand who I am and why I consider myself an austinite. Maybe if you watch the one on my upbringing as a third culture kid you will feel a bit more empathetic to my story and why I consider this place home. Don't just someone based on assumptions.

@jtee231 Год назад

no one is originally from where they are you just sort of migrate and end up in different parts of the world im not from California but I’ve lived there for 10 years so I consider myself a Californian there’s just a certain point where you become apart of the culture.

@NatashaIbrahim Год назад

@@jtee231 i agree