Bastrop County, Texas Housing Market
In Bastrop County, Texas, the median home value is $314,800, with a median monthly rent of $1,410. This places Bastrop County at #553 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #23 within Texas.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $1,028
- Establishments: 1,786
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 1,546
- Multi-family: 723
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 38,145 (avg $72,720)
- Outflow: 34,835 (avg $71,345)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 6 active ZIP codes in Bastrop County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 78653 | 421.2 | +3.12% | 2025 |
| 2 | 78945 | 362.0 | -5.58% | 2025 |
| 3 | 78957 | 352.0 | +7.78% | 2025 |
| 4 | 78621 | 330.4 | +7.61% | 2025 |
| 5 | 78612 | 328.5 | -5.77% | 2025 |
| 6 | 78602 | 318.0 | -3.93% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Bastrop County | Texas Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $314,800 | $186,278 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,410 | $997 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 76.5% | 73.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 18.6 | 15.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Bastrop County is 69.0% above the Texas state average and 38.2% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,410/month is 41.4% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 18.6, the buy-vs-rent decision in Bastrop County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Bastrop County has an owner-occupancy rate of 76.5%, compared to 73.2% in Texas and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more homeowner-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polk County | North Carolina | $315,000 | $1,178 |
| Galveston County | Texas | $314,600 | $1,404 |
| Washington County | Vermont | $315,000 | $1,163 |
| Petersburg Borough | Alaska | $315,100 | $950 |
| Louisa County | Virginia | $315,300 | $1,220 |
Other Counties in Texas
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galveston County | $314,600 | $1,404 | 67.6% |
| Midland County | $312,700 | $1,407 | 67.6% |
| Waller County | $318,700 | $1,169 | 72.0% |
| Kaufman County | $320,900 | $1,554 | 78.1% |
| Kerr County | $321,200 | $1,109 | 70.1% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).