Named after the Baron de Bastrop, Bastrop County lies in the southern central corner of the state of Texas, covering approximately 890 square miles of the state. Endowed with a diverse and dynamic geography, Bastrop County, Texas is rolling hills and uplands in one direction and prairie in the other. With a temperate climate that is often described as subtropical/humid Bastrop County goes from 40 degrees in the winter months to 90 degrees in the summer months.

Sporting a population in the mid 50,000’s Bastrop County, Texas is close to the city of Austin, Texas, which is only 35 miles from the County seat, also called Bastrop. This proximity allows residents of the town, and county, of Bastrop to commute easily to Austin for work, school and recreation, although Bastrop County, Texas has its own excellent recreational facilities. With Bastrop state park, Lake Bastrop and South Shore Park, there are a lot of outdoor activities to be had in the county. The county is also very wooded and cedar, oak, elm and walnut trees all grow in the area.

Being so close to Austin makes Bastrop County, Texas attractive as a place to live and escape the fast paced world. Affordable housing also makes the county appealing, especially to low income families or those looking to get on the property ladder. House prices vary across the county, although the average price is around $100,000.