Is South Congress a good place for a recent Aggie grad in Austin?

Quick answer

Yes—SoCo is one of Grant’s favorite Austin choices for many recent Aggie grads. It offers restaurants, coffee, shops, live music, walkability and a distinctive Austin feel without requiring the full Downtown high-rise lifestyle. The main question is commute: if your employer is far north and you are in the office most days, the lifestyle benefit may not justify the repeated cross-city drive.

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