Sign In Register

Bastrop, TX Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Ryan M.

Moving to Bastrop -what should I know?

It's a a small town city with about 10,484 people. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, which is about average. Average temperature is around 69--F, so the weather is moderate. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. People here are genuinely...

2 replies 10 upvotes moving
Madison S.

Best coffee shops in Bastrop?

Hi all, It's a a small town city with about 10,484 people. The median home value here is around $308,300, which seems about average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Has anyone dealt with this? Public transit needs a lot of work honest...

9 replies 11 upvotes qa
Zoe P.

Affordable areas near Bastrop?

Hey everyone, I'm a 39-year-old data analyst and You can expect to pay around $1,387 for rent here. Homes are going for about $308,300 on average. Average temperature is around 69--F, so the weather is moderate. It's a a small town city with about 10,484 people. There's a growing tech scene which is...

10 replies 5 upvotes housing
Mia M.

Commute times in Bastrop -how bad?

Hello, I've been here for 7 years and It's a a small town city with about 10,484 people. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's a very car-dependent...

2 replies 8 upvotes jobs
Leo Campbell

How are the schools in Bastrop?

First post here. I'm single, late 50s, and Homes are going for about $308,300 on average. It's a a small town city with about 10,484 people. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Is this normal for Bastrop? Thanks! There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Public transit needs a lot of...

3 replies 9 upvotes qa
Lori Y.

What surprised you most about Bastrop?

I'm single, late 50s, and Median household income is $70,625, which feels about average for the area. You can expect to pay around $1,387 for rent here. Poverty rate is 8.9%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Bastrop sits at 484.6 per 100K. The parks and outdoor areas are a h...

0 replies 9 upvotes best-worst
Noah Alvarez

Is Bastrop walkable?

So, Just moved here 15 months ago and Crime rate is something to consider -Bastrop sits at 484.6 per 100K. Poverty rate is 8.9%, which is pretty low. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The city has invested a lot in new development. Any advice would be great. The weather takes some getting...

7 replies 7 upvotes qa
Evelyn C.

Moving from Raleigh to Bastrop next month

So, You can expect to pay around $1,387 for rent here. Average temperature is around 69--F, so the weather is moderate. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Anyone in a similar situation? The city has invested a lot in new development. It's a ...

2 replies 3 upvotes moving
Ryan M.

Working remotely from Bastrop

Hi all, Crime rate is something to consider -Bastrop sits at 484.6 per 100K. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

15 replies 13 upvotes jobs
Evelyn C.

Is Bastrop walkable?

So, I work in finance and Household incomes average around $70,625 in Bastrop. Median household income is $70,625, which feels about average for the area. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The suburbs are where most families end up. Thoughts? People here are genuinely f...

10 replies 13 upvotes qa
← Back to Bastrop Data