With its close proximity to Austin, Williamson County Texas has become a popular place to live and work. With a nearly 70% population increase within the last 10 years and being included in Austin's 2009 "Best Places to Live" Award from Milken Institute, Willamson County is no longer an "off the map" small town area. Now the headquarters to many large company's such as Dell Computers, the thriving communities within Williamson County are at the seat of modern technology while still keeping their small town Texas charm.