Cost of Living in Bastrop, LA
Population 9,408 · Louisiana · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
At $30,069, median household incomes in Bastrop land roughly 60% below the US median, a gap that tends to persist across local labor-market indicators. Around 42% of residents live below the federal poverty line, a rate that tends to correlate with the income and housing figures above.
Bastrop lies roughly 105 miles west of the nearest major metro, Jackson — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 21% lower than Jackson's $108,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Bastrop
The median home value in Bastrop is $85,400 — 72% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $828/month, 37% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $30,069/year is 60% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 13.8%, above the national average of 4.8%. Louisiana's top state income tax rate is 4.3% and the combined sales tax is 9.5%. The climate averages highs of 75.4°F and lows of 51.5°F. Overall, Bastrop has a cost of living index of 42 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 58% less expensive.
Bastrop has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 56 | 60 | 68 | 76 | 83 | 89 | 92 | 92 | 88 | 77 | 66 | 58 |
| Low °F | 34 | 37 | 43 | 50 | 60 | 67 | 70 | 69 | 62 | 50 | 41 | 36 |
| Precip" | 5.62 | 5.31 | 5.81 | 5.67 | 4.87 | 3.84 | 4.91 | 4.28 | 4.17 | 5.09 | 4.50 | 5.84 |
🏫 Schools
NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Bastrop, LA?
Bastrop has a cost index of 42 (100 = national average). It is 58% below the national average.
What is average rent in Bastrop, LA?
The median gross rent in Bastrop is $828 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Bastrop?
The median home value in Bastrop is $85,400 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Bastrop?
The median household income in Bastrop is $30,069 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Bastrop, LA?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Bastrop is 9.5%. The Louisiana state income tax top rate is 4.3%.
Is Bastrop, LA affordable?
Yes, Bastrop is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 42 — about 58% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Bastrop?
Bastrop has average high temperatures of 75.4°F and average lows of 51.5°F. Annual precipitation is 59.9". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Bastrop at a Glance
- Population
- 9,408
- Median Income
- $30,069
- Home Value
- $85,400
- Median Rent
- $828/mo
- Unemployment
- 13.8%
- Avg High Temp
- 75.4°F
- Sales Tax
- 9.5%
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