Moved to Austin this year myself, I think it's a great choice for everything you've listed (although the cost is getting up there, but still affordable in many areas!). I'm definitely not planning on leaving anytime soon with how nice it's been.
Thanks for your feedback! I'm glad to hear it has gone well for you. I visited Austin last week for Levitation music fest and quickly became fond of the city and weather. Hopefully I'll be back there soon for a longer stay.