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Cost of living in Bastrop County, TX

Part of the Austin Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,559/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 102,370 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,650 46%
Federal tax $521 15%
Healthcare $480 13%
Groceries $334 9%
Transport $320 9%
Energy $199 6%
Water $55 2%
State tax $0 0%

Rent in Bastrop County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,549
per month
1 bedroom
$1,650
per month
2 bedroom
$1,949
per month
3 bedroom
$2,484
per month
4 bedroom
$2,882
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Bastrop County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$82,730
per year
Individual earnings
$41,884
per year
Per capita
$34,363
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Bastrop County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$269,500
Annual property tax
$4,077

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Bastrop County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$167
per month · 14.5¢/kWh
Natural gas
$32
per month
Annual total
$2,388
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Bastrop County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
20.9%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Bastrop County

State and local tax rates for Texas.

No state income tax
Texas does not levy a personal income tax.
State sales tax
6.3%
Combined sales tax
8.2%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Bastrop County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
35.4 min
Drive alone
71.9%
Public transit
0.2%
Work from home
13.6%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Bastrop County

What it costs to live in Bastrop County each month.

Single person
$3,559
per month
  • Rent $1,650
  • Energy $199
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $334
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $521
  • State tax $0
Couple
$5,114
per month
  • Rent $1,949
  • Energy $239
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $553
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,024
  • State tax $0
Family
$7,791
per month
  • Rent $2,484
  • Energy $298
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $840
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,024
  • State tax $0

Frequently asked questions about Bastrop County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Bastrop County?

In Bastrop County, TX, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,650 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,949 per month, a three-bedroom averages $2,484 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Bastrop County?

In Bastrop County, TX, the average household income is $82,730 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $41,884 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Bastrop County?

The estimated cost of living in Bastrop County, TX is approximately $3,559 per month for a single person, $5,114 for a couple, $7,791 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Bastrop County?

The combined sales tax rate in Bastrop County, TX is 8.19%, which includes the Texas state rate of 6.25% plus an average local rate of 1.94%.

Is Bastrop County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Bastrop County, TX would need approximately $3,559 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $82,730 per year ($6,894 per month). Bastrop County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Bastrop County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Bastrop County, TX is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 20.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Bastrop County?

The average home value in Bastrop County, TX is $269,500, with average annual property taxes of $4,077, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Bastrop County compare to other areas?

You can compare Bastrop County, TX with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Bastrop County is in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources