Community Overview

Strategic Location, Exceptional Talent, and an Unmatched Quality of Life

Bastrop, Texas, is a vibrant and rapidly growing community where rural charm meets urban opportunity. Located in the heart of the Texas Triangle and just 30 minutes southeast of downtown Austin via State Highway 71, Bastrop provides businesses with an ideal platform for growth, regional connectivity, and long-term success.

Families and businesses benefit from lower operating and living costs, while enjoying a rich cultural scene, a vibrant historic downtown, and outdoor recreation along the Colorado River.

Businesses can tap into a regional labor force of more than 1.3 million people across the Greater Austin Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), supported by six universities and colleges within an hour's drive.

Explore the data below to discover real-time insights into Bastrop's demographic trends, labor availability, consumer spending, educational attainment, major industries, and more.