Living in Bastrop County, Texas

Bastrop County is a county in Texas with a population of around 80,527, part of the Austin-Round Rock, TX MSA metro area. The main communities are Bastrop, Smithville.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,861/month, above the national average, with a median home price of around $372K. The county has a low unemployment rate at 3.1%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings very warm winters (highs around 66°F) and very hot summers (highs around 95°F). The coast is 1-3 hours. Natural hazard risks include hurricane risk, tornado risk and wildfire risk.

Demographics

Bastrop County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 38 and a predominantly working-class population (21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes lean Republican.