I hope I am very wrong...but, I've never thought Austin was a truly serious contender in this "race."
I love this city and have lived here all my life. But, we just cannot compete with cities 3+ times our metro size. And for the most part, have more competent and business-friendly local (governmental) leadership.
I think it's D.C., Boston, Atlanta or Dallas.
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AUSTIN (City): 974,447 +1.30% - '20-'22 | AUSTIN MSA (5 counties): 2,473,275 +8.32% - '20-'23
SAN ANTONIO (City): 1,472,909 +2.69% - '20-'22 | SAN ANTONIO MSA (8 counties): 2,703,999 +5.70% - '20-'23
AUS-SAT REGION (MSAs/13 counties): 5,177,274 +6.94% - '20-'23 | *SRC: US Census*
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