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Bastrop, Texas

city · Bastrop County

At a glance

11,156
Population
$339,600
Median home value (all homes)
12% above U.S. median
$353,503
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,443/mo
Median rent
7% above U.S. median
$81,551
Median household income
4% above U.S. median
30 min
Average commute
95.6%
Homes with broadband
60.64%
Locations with fiber available
7.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 102 — 2% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing30% above
Goods & services5% below
Utilities2% below
Taxes57% below
Insurance25% above
Commute cost1% below
For business: Texas is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college27 mi
Nearest community college27 mi
Nearest technical college27 mi
High school graduates89.9%
College graduates35%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Bastrop Economic Development Corporation
The Bastrop Economic Development Corporation is a driving force to attract, support, and sustain the economic growth of the Bastrop community. It promotes and supports economic development in Bastrop, offering tax and development incentives and assisting businesses with investment, relocation, and growth within the area.
state Office of the Governor (Texas)
Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC) markets Texas as the premier destination for business and provides information to help businesses explore opportunities in Texas. It supports the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism in promoting Texas as a premier destination for business.
state Texas Economic Development
The Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office offers resources for Texas businesses, communities and residents, as well as those looking to do business in Texas. Our office publishes in-depth reports on the economy of Texas and the state’s targeted growth industries. We also offer a number of events throughout the year, covering a wide range of business-related topics—everything from getting started in the state to growing your business internationally.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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