Bastrop, TX

Texas · Metropolitan · City

3.1 Good / 5.0
10,484 Population
$70,625 Median Income
$308,300 Home Value
$1,387 Median Rent
69°F Avg Temperature
485 Violent Crime / 100K
38.6 yrs Median Age
30.6% Bachelor's Degree+
3.1
Overall
3.9
Economy
4.2
Affordability
1.0
Safety
3.4
Education

People

Population10,484
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density1,137/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 66.8%

Economy

3.9/5
Median Income$70,625
Per Capita Income$39,990
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty Rate8.9%
County GDP$4,320M

Housing

4.2/5
Home Value (Census)$308,300
Zillow Value$348,335
Median Rent$1,387
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,852

Health

Obesity37.8%
Diabetes10.2%
Depression23.1%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime485/100K
Property Crime5,776/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft314.3/100K

Climate

Avg Temp69°F
Jan / Jul51° / 84°
Rain37 in/yr
Snow0 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 42 (Good)

Education

3.4/5
Bachelor's+30.6%
High School+89.5%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.62
Libraries (County)3

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute28 min
Work From Home9.7%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations7

How Bastrop Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$70,625
Home Value$308,300
Median Rent$1,387
Poverty Rate8.9%
Bachelor's Degree+30.6%
Unemployment4.1%
Violent Crime484.6 /100K
Avg Temperature68.5°F

Population & Age

Total Population10,484
Population Density1,137 per sq mi
Median Age38.6 years
Male44.8%
Female55.2%
Male 44.8%
Female 55.2%

Race & Ethnicity

White 66.8% Black 7% Hispanic 3.4% Other 22.8%
White66.8%
Black or African American7.0%
Hispanic or Latino3.4%
Asian0.0%
Other Races22.8%

Language

English Only82.7%
Spanish Speakers17.3%
English 82.7% Spanish 17.3%

Social Characteristics

Disability17.3%
Health Insurance88.2%

Income

6% below avg
Median Household Income$70,625
Per Capita Income$39,990
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,041
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$73,386

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate4.1%
Poverty Rate8.9%
Total Establishments (County)1,830
County GDP$4,320M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation171
Healthcare Facilities169
Retail Stores224
Manufacturing84
Total Establishments1,830

Industry Mix

Restaurants 171 Healthcare 169 Retail 224 Manufacturing 84

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$73,386
Avg Property Tax Paid$8,248

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time28.0 min
Work From Home9.7%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

9% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$308,300
Zillow Home Value Index$348,335

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$319,999
Price Per Sq Ft$172
Homes Sold (month)9
Sale-to-List Ratio97.4%
Price Drops38.6%
Active Inventory57

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied49.1%

Rental Costs

19% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,387
Zillow Rent Index$1,927

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,474
1 Bedroom$1,562
2 Bedroom$1,852
3 Bedroom$2,347
4 Bedroom$2,760

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$8,248
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.68%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.8%
Diabetes10.2%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure31.7%
Asthma9.9%
COPD5.3%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.0%
Physical Inactivity25.9%
Depression23.1%
Mental Distress (14+ days)17.5%
Physical Distress (14+ days)12.2%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage88.2%
Regular Checkup73.0%
Premature Death Rate8,981 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.7 / 10
Exercise Access48.2%
Healthcare Facilities (County)169
Restaurants (County)171

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime484.6 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape26.2 /100K
Robbery157.2 /100K
Aggravated Assault301.2 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime5,776.0 /100K
Burglary392.9 /100K
Larceny/Theft5,068.8 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft314.3 /100K
Arson39.3 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)23
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Temperature

51°F Jan 84°F Jul
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Average68.5°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation37.1 in
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median42.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation367 ft (112 m)
Land Area9.2 sq mi (23.9 km²)
Population Density1,137 per sq mi
Latitude30.1111°
Longitude-97.3182°
County FIPS48021

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 58.6%
D 40.2%

Republican +18.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+30.6%
High School+89.5%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.62

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density1,137 per sq mi
Land Area9.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations7
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)9
Public Libraries (County)3

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)23
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

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