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Bastrop.
About
Life in Bastrop
Bastrop is a community of 10,484 people in Texas. The median household income is $81,551, median rent runs about $1,443 per month, and median home values are around $339,600. Unemployment is low at 3.7%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Bastrop at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Foreign-Born
6.4%
Broadband Internet
95.6%
of households
Population Growth
+38.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics6.4% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Bastrop: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Bastrop, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (32.3%), and 16.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.4%
of residents
65 and Older
14.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
24.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
35.9%
of households
Married Couples
33.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.15
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for TX
Rent, home values, and income in Bastrop
In Bastrop, home values are 20% above the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
43.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
22.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
98.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,323
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
56.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2000
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $347,981 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below TX average
Unemployment in Bastrop and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Bastrop County, which includes Bastrop, is 0.5 percentage points lower than the TX average.
Unemployment rate
Bastrop: Bastrop County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Bastrop County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Bastrop Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Austin-Round Rock, TX metro area
Commute30 min avg
How Bastrop residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Bastrop, most residents drive alone to work (68%), and 48% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 22 mi
Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
Major hub10.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 41% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Bastrop runs 41% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
463.8
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,856.5
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Bastrop Police Department
Natural DisastersDrought most common — 9 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
81.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Bastrop County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Bastrop County, which includes Bastrop, the most common type is drought, with 9 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | Drought | None reported |
| 2024 | 8 | Hail | $12,000 |
| 2023 | 16 | Drought | $1.2M |
| 2022 | 14 | Drought | None reported |
| 2021 | 11 | Winter Storm | $25,000 |
| 2020 | 7 | Drought | $85,000 |
| 2019 | 12 | Hail | $25,000 |
| 2018 | 6 | Hail | $5,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
15 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Bastrop County, county-wide
Air Quality53 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Travis County, TX (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 24 miles from Bastrop) is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
53
Good Days
159
per year
Moderate Days
200
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Travis County, TX (24 mi away)
Climate95°F summers, 39°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Bastrop has hot summers (avg high 95°F) and mild winters (avg low 39°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
79°/55°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
95°/72°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
82°/56°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
64°/39°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
36.4"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
122
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
38
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
72
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62°F | 37°F | 2.61" |
| Feb | 66°F | 42°F | 2.15" |
| Mar | 72°F | 47°F | 3.18" |
| Apr | 79°F | 55°F | 2.73" |
| May | 85°F | 64°F | 4.67" |
| Jun | 92°F | 71°F | 2.98" |
| Jul | 96°F | 73°F | 2.35" |
| Aug | 97°F | 73°F | 2.55" |
| Sep | 91°F | 67°F | 3.22" |
| Oct | 82°F | 56°F | 5.14" |
| Nov | 72°F | 46°F | 3.18" |
| Dec | 64°F | 39°F | 2.93" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Bastrop
Uninsured
11.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Bastrop's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Ascension Seton Smithville
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available · 13.4 mi away · Smithville
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Bastrop
Bastrop's student/teacher ratio is 15.4:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 35.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
35.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail, 2 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Bastrop
Bastrop has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail (2 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
2 mi awayLyndon B Johnson National Historical Park
National Historical Park
77 mi awaySan Antonio Missions National Historical Park
National Historical Park
86 mi awayPublic Libraries in Bastrop
Bastrop Public Library
1100 Church St, Bastrop
Cities Near Bastrop
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Bastrop FAQ
Is Bastrop, Texas affordable?⌄
Bastrop's median rent is $1,443/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $81,551/year. Median home value is $339,600.
Is Bastrop, Texas safe?⌄
Bastrop's violent crime rate was 464 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2857 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Bastrop, Texas?⌄
Bastrop County, which includes Bastrop, has an unemployment rate of 3.7%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Bastrop, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Bastrop is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,443/month and median household income is $81,551/year. The median home value is $339,600. About 43% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Bastrop, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Bastrop is 30 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from