Bastrop
A riverside small town in the Lost Pines about 30 miles east of Austin, now home to The Boring Company and SpaceX's Starlink factory, with homes priced well below the city.
Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Larry D. Moore (CC BY 4.0), Toniklemm (CC BY-SA 4.0), Larry D. Moore (CC BY 4.0).
Where it is & what it feels like
Bastrop is an incorporated city on the Colorado River in Bastrop County, along SH 71 between Austin and Houston. Its historic Main Street, the Lost Pines forest and Bastrop State Park give it a small-town, outdoorsy feel.
It's also one of the region's big growth stories: The Boring Company is based here, and SpaceX's Starlink factory had more than 1,500 employees as of May 2026. Many analysts are watching it closely, though growth is never guaranteed.
What you'll find here
The housing stock
Historic homes near downtown, 2010s-and-newer builder subdivisions like Hunter's Crossing, master-planned communities like The Colony, and larger lots with few restrictions in Tahitian Village.
Acreage with custom homes is available farther east and south if you want space.
Typical home
- Price range
- $275K – $600K+
- Size
- ~1,400 – 2,800 sq ft
- Beds / baths
- 3–4 bd / 2–3 ba
- Built
- Historic to new construction
- HOA
- Master-planned yes; Tahitian Village no
Kien's tip: Check flood maps near the river and ask about wildfire-resistant construction and insurance quotes early. The 2011 Bastrop Complex Fire still affects insurance and building codes.
Market snapshot
2026 figures from LRG Realty and Bre Meador (public-record tax rates). Estimates, not MLS figures.
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Schools
Bastrop ISD. Campus names and boundaries have been changing with growth, so verify the current attendance map.
| Level | School(s) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | One of several Bastrop ISD elementaries | Depends on the address |
| Middle | Riverside Middle or Creekside Middle | Renamed in 2025 |
| High | Bastrop High or Cedar Creek High | Depends on the address |
Compare campuses on TXschools.gov and GreatSchools, and confirm boundaries with Bastrop ISD.
What would I pay each month?
Taxes are filled in for a home inside Bastrop city limits. Change anything.
Estimate only. Rate default reflects the ~7% national 30-yr average (Freddie Mac, Sept 2026). Tax rate is the approximate 2025 combined rate inside the City of Bastrop; outside the city it can be lower, and some subdivisions add fees. Homestead exemptions can lower taxes. Excludes PMI.
Pines, river & weekends
Outdoors
Town life
Work
Getting around
Car-dependent. SH 71 is the main road to Austin and the airport.
Approximate drive times: bright bar = off-peak, faded bar = weekday rush hour.
The honest pros & cons
Why buyers love it
- Lower pricesRoughly 30–40% below Austin
- Big new employersBoring Company and SpaceX Starlink nearby
- Small-town feelHistoric Main Street and the Lost Pines
- SpaceLarger lots and acreage available
What to weigh
- Longer commute35–55 minutes to downtown Austin
- Higher tax rateAbout 2.2%+ inside city limits
- Flood and fire riskCheck flood zones and insurance
- Growing painsTraffic and construction as the area grows
Common questions
How much does a home in Bastrop cost?
Median prices run in the low-to-mid $300Ks, with new construction starting under $400K in several subdivisions (2026 estimates).
Who are the big employers in Bastrop?
The Boring Company is based in the area, and SpaceX’s Starlink factory had more than 1,500 employees as of May 2026. Tesla and Austin jobs are about 30–40 minutes west.
What are property taxes in Bastrop?
About 2.2% combined inside Bastrop city limits in 2025, and roughly 2.2%–2.5% across much of Bastrop County. Verify the exact parcel.
How far is Bastrop from Austin?
About 30 miles east of downtown via SH 71: roughly 35–40 minutes off-peak and up to 55 minutes at rush hour.
Bastrop or Del Valle?
Del Valle is closer to Tesla and the airport but has more MUD taxes and lower-rated schools. Bastrop has a real downtown, more space and new employers, with a longer drive into Austin.
Nearby neighborhoods
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