what cities on the outskirts would any locals recommend as being nice places to live? i was looking at getting a house down there but, inner city is a bit out of budget and, i would prefer something that isn’t right in the city anyways. houses on the southern outskirts (buda/kyle) area are affordable. i know that’s kind of a boring area but, i don’t mind. it’s halfway between austin and san marcos (20 minsish to both) and i see there’s a skatepark there as well. is it an area that you think is worth purchasing a home and if not, where else would be?