Austin
Data as of · Metro Power Rankings
United States • North America • Language power
- Population
- 2.6M
- GDP
- $248B
- GDP per capita
- $97,274
- Land area
- 9,974 km² (3,851 mi²)
- Density
- 256/km² (662/mi²)
- GAWC class
- 7
Primary city Austin
State / province Texas
Language English
Mayor of Austin Kirk Watson
Democratic Party · since 2023
Austin metro area
30.27, -97.74Top Team
The single sporting franchise this metro is identified with.
From The Team That Wins the City. One pick per metro across 312 metros worldwide.
Dimension Breakdown
Value and global rank across all 16 dimensionsStands out for Market Cap Score, Major League Teams/Venues, Major Companies.
Most similar metros
Closest profiles across all 16 dimensionsIn the news
6 stories
The Athletic · 27 Oct 2026
Why the home of F1's U.S. Grand Prix wants a second race trackAfter a record 467,000-fan F1 weekend, COTA wants a smaller second track for the local car clubs its main circuit no longer suits.
The Washington Post · 24 Sept 2026
Want to understand how data center politics have changed? Look to Texas.Ten months after calling Texas the epicenter of AI development, Greg Abbott directed the state environmental commission to halt all data center permits pending an ERCOT audit.
Marker Zone · 24 Sept 2026
Elliotte Friedman reports on the next steps of NHL expansion to TexasThe NHL is evaluating Houston and Austin around a $3.5 billion expansion-fee-and-arena package, with notable owner opposition and no formal vote expected soon.
The Juggernaut · 21 Sept 2026
How Texas Football Sparked a Republican ReckoningBo French called a photo of South Asian UT Austin fans 'a problem,' drawing backlash from Republicans including Senator John Cornyn.
The Athletic · 17 Sept 2026
Did Arch Manning, Steve Sarkisian and cackling reporters act this way? It can't be realArch Manning apologized for joking about an AI-altered video depicting Steve Sarkisian slapping ESPN's Holly Rowe.
Status · 14 Sept 2026
ESPN's Cruz ControlCollege GameDay gave Ted Cruz nearly ten minutes to push the Protect College Sports Act, drawing boos and questions about equal time.
Sports
16 teams
Major League Teams/Venues
College Football (FBS) (Southeastern)👑
Texas
College Basketball (Southeastern)
Texas
Women's College Basketball (Southeastern)
Texas (W)
Notable Venues2 venues
American Football
Texas Memorial Stadium
Austin
Motor Racing
Circuit of the Americas
Austin
Other Teams
Other Men’s Teams3 teams
Baseball • Pacific Coast League
Round Rock Express
Round Rock
Basketball • Int'l Basketball
Austin Spurs
Cedar Park (TX)
Hockey • Minor/Jr/Int'l Hockey
Texas Stars
Cedar Park (TX)
Other Women’s Teams1 team
W Volleyball • Other Women Sports
LOVB Austin
Austin
Other College Teams2 teams
Swimming • Other Sports
Texas
Austin
W Volleyball • Other Women Sports
Texas Longhorns volleyball
Austin
Major Sporting Events
Annual Sporting Events3 events
United States Grand Prix
Auto Racing
• Austin
Lone Star Le Mans (COTA)
Auto Racing
• Austin
DuraMAX Texas Grand Prix
Auto Racing
• Austin
F1 Races14 events
United States Grand Prix
F1 Race
2026 • Circuit of the Americas
Won by Andrea Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes)
United States Grand Prix
F1 Race
2025 • Circuit of the Americas
Won by Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
United States Grand Prix
F1 Race
2024 • Circuit of the Americas
Won by Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
United States Grand Prix
F1 Race
2023 • Circuit of the Americas
Won by Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
United States Grand Prix
F1 Race
2022 • Circuit of the Americas
Won by Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
United States Grand Prix
F1 Race
2021 • Circuit of the Americas
Won by Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
United States Grand Prix
F1 Race
2019 • Circuit of the Americas
Won by Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes)
United States Grand Prix
F1 Race
2018 • Circuit of the Americas
Won by Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari)
United States Grand Prix
F1 Race
2017 • Circuit of the Americas
Won by Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
United States Grand Prix
F1 Race
2016 • Circuit of the Americas
Won by Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
United States Grand Prix
F1 Race
2015 • Circuit of the Americas
Won by Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
United States Grand Prix
F1 Race
2014 • Circuit of the Americas
Won by Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
United States Grand Prix
F1 Race
2013 • Circuit of the Americas
Won by Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull)
United States Grand Prix
F1 Race
2012 • Circuit of the Americas
Won by Lewis Hamilton (McLaren)
Complete Event Timeline14 events
United States Grand Prix
F1 Races
2026 • Circuit of the Americas
United States Grand Prix
F1 Races
2025 • Circuit of the Americas
United States Grand Prix
F1 Races
2024 • Circuit of the Americas
United States Grand Prix
F1 Races
2023 • Circuit of the Americas
United States Grand Prix
F1 Races
2022 • Circuit of the Americas
United States Grand Prix
F1 Races
2021 • Circuit of the Americas
United States Grand Prix
F1 Races
2019 • Circuit of the Americas
United States Grand Prix
F1 Races
2018 • Circuit of the Americas
United States Grand Prix
F1 Races
2017 • Circuit of the Americas
United States Grand Prix
F1 Races
2016 • Circuit of the Americas
United States Grand Prix
F1 Races
2015 • Circuit of the Americas
United States Grand Prix
F1 Races
2014 • Circuit of the Americas
United States Grand Prix
F1 Races
2013 • Circuit of the Americas
United States Grand Prix
F1 Races
2012 • Circuit of the Americas
Championship History
12 titles
Every major championship won by a team while it represented Austin, across all sports, newest first. 12 in total. Each links to the team and the competition's full honour roll.
| Year | Date | Champion | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2006-01-04 | Texas | National Champions |
| 2005 | 2005-06-26 | Texas | College World Series |
| 2002 | 2002-06-22 | Texas | College World Series |
| 1986 | 1986-03-30 | Texas (W) | NCAA W Champions |
| 1983 | 1983-06-11 | Texas | College World Series |
| 1975 | 1975-06-14 | Texas | College World Series |
| 1970 | 1971-01-01 | Texas | National Champions |
| 1969 | 1970-01-01 | Texas | National Champions |
| 1963 | 1964-01-01 | Texas | National Champions |
| 1950 | 1950-06-23 | Texas | College World Series |
| 1949 | 1949-06-25 | Texas | College World Series |
| 1933 | 1933-03-31 | Texas | P-P Champ |
Top Companies
12 companies
Total Market Cap: $2.7T across 38 companies
Source data as of October 31, 2026 (companiesmarketcap.com)
House Prices
FHFA to 2026 Q2
FHFA purchase-only index for Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, since 1991. Real terms in 2024 dollars. Full history and the year-by-year table.
Cultural Assets
Cultural Events
Annual Events
Austin City Limits Music Festival
Austin • Music Festival
SXSW
Austin • Trade Show
Notable Museums & Landmarks
Completion decade of 19 of 19 buildings at 150m+ / 492ft+ with a known year.
Languages of Austin
English first in Texas; 2 languages share it.
| Language | Share | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| English | 64.9% | Census, home |
| Spanish | 28.1% | Census, home |
| Vietnamese | 0.9% | Census, home |
| Mandarin Chinese | 0.7% | Census, home |
| Hindi | 0.4% | Census, home |
- English reach, Texas
- 93%
- Tier 1 census
Sound of Austin
#63 by artist origin · combined 64.8 (US 0.9 / UK 0) · signature decade 1980s · Full sound profile →
Top artists: Willie Nelson, Shawn Colvin, Conan Gray
Screen of Austin
#55 by film pedigree · score 74.1 · 12 people in a century of top-grossing films and Oscar nominations · Full screen profile →
Leading figures: Terrence Malick, Ethan Hawke, Barry Morrow, Tobe Hooper, Dabney Coleman
Art of Austin
#227 for celebrated art · 1 canon work in its museums
Leading museums: Harry Ransom Center
Education & Research
Top 2000 Universities1 entry
University of Texas at Austin
Austin, United States
Notable Infrastructure
Airport1 entry
Austin–Bergstrom International Airport
Austin • 3 - International
Suburban Rail (9 stations)1 entry
CapMetro Rail
Austin • 9 stations
Luxury Hospitality
6 properties
FTG 4-Star6 entries
Archer Hotel Austin
Austin
Austin Proper Hotel & Residences
Austin
Commodore Perry Estate, Auberge Collection
Austin
Fairmont Austin
Austin
Fairmont Spa Austin
Austin
Four Seasons Hotel Austin
Austin