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Grant ranks South Congress first for a Bain Austin recent graduate, followed by Downtown, South Lamar, Mueller, Riverside, and East Austin. South Congress is his favorite for authentic Austin character and social life. Downtown is highly convenient and energetic, South Lamar is another strong lifestyle choice, Mueller is newer and planned, Riverside is the value play, and East Austin ranks lower for the specific recent-grad fit Grant is targeting.
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