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Experience the picture-perfect Austin lifestyle at Citizen House apartments

Current and future Austinites looking for their next home base can find it at Citizen House, a new apartment community that perfectly combines upscale living with all the extraordinary local offerings of Austin.

There are five convenient locations throughout the city: three in Austin proper, one in Pflugerville, and one in Georgetown.

Each of the apartment communities are just a short commute to major employers, sumptuous dining options, thriving cultural destinations, eclectic shopping, and alluring entertainment venues.

All of the Citizen House communities feature a 24/7 high-tech fitness center, a dog park, an expansive resort-style pool with grilling areas, a community playground, a clubhouse with its own kitchen and game lounge, a dedicated co-working space, and so much more.

Citizen House's one- and two-bedroom apartments sport inviting interiors with a casual-chic vibe, while the curated club-quality amenity spaces make residents feel right at home.

Other apartment highlights include:

Open-concept living areas
Nine-foot ceilings
Quartz countertops in the kitchens and bathrooms
Stainless steel appliances and glass cooktops
Washers and dryers included in every unit
Vinyl plank flooring
Kitchen pantry and prep island

Here is a glimpse of the picture-perfect lifestyle at each of the Citizen House residences:

Citizen House Bergstrom
Located at 7733 Burleson Road, Citizen House Bergstrom is the most southern location, and it's perfect for travel enthusiasts thanks to its proximity to the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.

Austin's beloved Meanwhile Brewing is just a short drive away for any weekend activities, and local restaurants like Taqueria Jefes, Mimis Chinese Food, or Side Eye Slice are less than three miles away.

Several apartments at the Bergstrom location additionally have fenced yards for pets, private patios and balconies, and dual vanities.

The community center is outfitted with flexible furniture, and the dog park has night lighting. Residents can retrieve their packages safely with the apartment's 24/7 Luxer package lockers.

Citizen House MLK
At the corner of FM 969 and Ed Bluestein Boulevard is Citizen House MLK, conveniently located east of the 183 Toll in far East Austin.

In addition to the wood-style flooring, quartz countertops, and stainless steel appliances, this community's stylish apartments are also equipped with designer pendant lighting and large walk-in closets. The dedicated co-working area also has its own coffee bar — perfect for a pick-me-up to help get through those early morning meetings.

Residents can grab the best in-season produce and local goods at the Texas Farmers Market at Mueller on the weekends, and stick around to catch a movie at Alamo Drafthouse, both of which are less than 15 minutes away. There are several parks and trails around Walnut Creek to help satisfy any outdoorsy desires.

Citizen House Blue Bluff
Citizen House Blue Bluff is the most northern (but still Austin) location, which is situated on the west side of Highway 130. Despite being the closest to the Austin Executive Airport, this community brings plenty of serene tranquility thanks to its perfect location.

It's close to Manor and has Lake Walter E Long practically in its backyard, offering residents the best of both worlds.

Residents at Blue Bluff can take advantage of the community's covered parking spaces and valet trash service for the utmost convenience. The apartments have designer faucets and tile backsplashes to ensure maximum longevity and minimal maintenance. Even so, there is also on-site management and maintenance to take care of all resident maintenance requests.

Citizen House Pflugerville
While this community isn't in Austin, there is still plenty to do around town in this North Austin suburb.

Citizen House Pflugerville is within a 10-minute drive of favorite local restaurants like The Growler Bar and Kitchen, Taste of Ethiopia, and Fogonero Venezuelan. Residents can treat themselves to local coffee from West Pecan Coffee + Beer, or stop by the drive-through-only Dazzle Coffee. In the summer, Texas Typhoon Waterpark is the coolest way to escape the Texas heat.

Covered parking and garages are available for residents to reserve, alongside all previously-highlighted amenities.

Citizen House Wolf Ranch
Georgetown might be the fastest-growing city in America, but it still maintains that small-town feel that locals have grown to love. It's less than 30 miles from downtown Austin, or about a half-hour or 45-minute drive. But residents won't need to travel to Austin to find their next favorite hangout.

With charming restaurants like Alma, Monument Cafe, City Post, and 600 Degrees Pizzeria, its no wonder people are flocking to this quiet suburb.

The Georgetown Square hosts its Market Days on the second Saturday of every month, from March to November. Residents can stop by to shop from the many local makers and vendors that line up around the historic square.

More information about Citizen House communities can be found at citizenhouseatx.com.

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5 Austin neighbors lauded as best small cities in America

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Pflugerville ranked in the 86th percentile of small cities in America.

Living in the big city isn't for everyone, which is why many are flocking to the suburbs and less-populated cities around Austin. To demonstrate the popularity of suburban and rural communities, a new study by WalletHub has identified five Austin suburbs on their 2024 list of the "Best Small Cities in America."

The extensive report compared over 1,300 U.S. cities with populations between 25,000 and 100,000 residents based on 45 livability metrics across five main categories: Affordability, economic health, education and health, quality of life, and overall safety. Cities were grouped by percentile, where the 99th percentile encompasses the top one percent of small American cities.

A total 19 U.S. cities all qualified in the top 99th percentile of best small cities in America, but the top three that stood out above the rest were Carmel, Indiana; Brookfield, Wisconsin; and Lexington, Massachusetts.

Leading the pack as the best small city in the Austin area is Leander, which is just 25 miles northwest of downtown Austin. The suburb ranked in the 97th percentile and had the No. 2 best "economic health" rank out of all U.S. cities in the report. Leander also earned a No. 49 rank in the national "affordability" category.

According to the city's website, Leander has a population of more than 72,000 residents. The North Austin suburb has enjoyed some time in the spotlight this year after being crowned one of the most livable small cities earlier in 2024. Plus, Leander's 78641 ZIP code was revealed as one of the hottest housing markets in 2023.

Besides the cost-saving benefits of escaping a big city, there's a lot more to enjoy living in a smaller community like Leander, according to WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo.

"On top of that, the best small cities offer strong job markets, high-quality education, good health care, safe living conditions, and plenty of local flair to help you achieve a high quality of life," Lupo said. "While small cities may lack some advantages of big cities, like robust public transportation systems, they make up for these shortcomings in other areas."

The only other Austin-area city to rank in the top 90-99th percentile range was Cedar Park, which ranked 95th. Cedar Park is situated just south of Leander, 20 miles northwest of downtown Austin, and has a population of under 83,000 residents. This safe suburb is a popular choice for Austinites and out-of-towners alike, and it was praised as one of the best Texas cities to move to in March 2024.

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Other Austin-area cities that appeared in the top 50th percentile of the best small American cities list include Pflugerville (86th), Georgetown (83rd), and Kyle (61st).

The best small cities across the Lone Star State
The highest ranking Texas city in the report is Rockwall, a suburb located less than 24 miles northeast of Dallas. The city appeared in the 97th percentile (the same as Leander) with its highest rankings in the "safety" (No. 61) and "economic health" (No. 91) categories.

Rockwall has a Census-estimated population of just under 53,000 residents as of July 2023. Its consistent growth has planted seeds for some new fan-favorite grocery stores, including a Sprouts Farmers Market, plus new restaurants and sports bars galore.

Two additional Texas cities appeared in the 90-99th percentile range: The Dallas-Fort Worth suburbs of Allen (96th) and Flower Mound (93rd).

The top 10 best small cities in Texas, based on WalletHub's data, are:

97th percentile – Rockwall and Leander (tie)
96th – Allen
95th – Cedar Park
93rd – Flower Mound
89th – New Braunfels
87th – Southlake
86th – Pflugerville
85th – Little Elm
83rd – Georgetown

The full report and its methodology can be found on wallethub.com.

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