Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
21%
Bastrop
Bastrop, TX Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,285
Population
12,519
Renter Mix
42% Rent
A rural reprieve that’s convenient to Downtown Austin
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Situated about 35 outside of Austin, Bastrop features an inviting and historic Main Street and a large number of outdoor and indoor attractions within its borders. The city itself is a popular stop for many on their drive to Austin, but Bastrop has so much character that it should be a destination city in itself. You’ll find buzzing local restaurants and convenient shopping centers on either side of the Colorado River. Fisherman’s Park and Ferry Park provide spectacular views of the water and plenty of space to enjoy the Texas weather.
Bastrop has grown rapidly in recent years, thanks to a large push by the community to liven up the Main St. district. There’s been a large number of Hollywood hits filmed in and around Bastrop, no doubt because of its Texas charm. Austin may be close, but you might not need to venture far from your apartment in this up-and-coming town.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$72,395
Average: $90,627
Education
3,342
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,979
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Bastrop has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
42%
Non-Renters
58%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
24%
Other Education
76%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Bastrop, TX is $1,292 for one bedroom, $1,497 for two bedrooms, and $2,040 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bastrop has decreased by -5.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,292/month
735 Sq Ft
House
$2,265/month
1,966 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Bastrop, TX is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
785 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
761 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
803 Students
Public
Grades K-5
781 Students
Public
Grades K-5
234 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
929 Students
Colorado River Collegiate Academy
Public
Grades 9-12
236 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,621 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Bastrop State Park
- McKinney Roughs Nature Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Austin-Bergstrom International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.