Bastrop, Texas · ZIP 78602

Bastrop — ZIP 78602

Bastrop (78602) scores 42/100 — Below Average for Bastrop. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $354K.

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100

Violent crime share14%

Property crime share86%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index62/100

Avg math proficiency36%

Avg reading proficiency48%

Schools nearby11

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index41/100

Typical home value$354K

Median rent$1,836/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$354K

Median Rent

$1,836/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,571

Violent Crime

391

Property Crime

1,180

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Bastrop County, Texas (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
COLORADO RIVER COLLEGIATE ACADEMY	09–12	190	75%	87%
MINA EL	PK–05	801	45%	61%
BASTROP INT	06–06	413	33%	36%
EMILE EL	PK–05	606	32%	51%
FOUNDERS CLASSICAL ACADEMY-BASTROP	KG–11	226	32%	52%
BASTROP MIDDLE	07–08	875	31%	49%
BASTROP H S	09–12	1,767	28%	28%
BLUEBONNET EL	PK–05	765	23%	30%
LOST PINES EL	PK–05	896	21%	36%
COLONY OAKS EL	PK–05	824	Not reported	Not reported
COMPASS ROSE HARVEST	KG–08	499	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

35,786

Median Income

$90K

Homeownership

71%

Median Age

37.2 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 78602 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 78602 has a school score of 62/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 78602 is approximately $354K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 78602 in Bastrop has an overall NeighborScore of 42/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.