Is it expensive to live in Bastrop?

Compared to the rest of the country, Bastrop's cost of living is 24.6% lower than the U.S. average..

What are the schools like in Bastrop?

Bastrop public schools spend $10,919 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 13.9 students per teacher in Bastrop.

What is the weather like in Bastrop?

October, April and May are the most pleasant months in Bastrop, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

What is the economy like in Bastrop?

The unemployment rate in Bastrop is 8.3% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Negative. Bastrop jobs have decreased by 0.9%.

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United States / Louisiana / No Metro Area / Morehouse County / Bastrop / Zip Codes

About Bastrop, LA

Bastrop Louisiana beautifully lies along both banks of Ouachita River giving tourists & locals alike access not only into joining riverboat tours but also kayaking through sandy beaches along Arkansas border providing travelers amazing views over surrounding forest areas from rustic bridges scattered throughout nearby state parks there’s no shortage when it comes to exploring outdoors!

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State: Louisiana
County: Morehouse County
Metro Area: No Metro Area
City: Bastrop

Zip Codes: 71220
Cost of Living: -24.6% lower

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Bastrop Cost of Living

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$78,800

Median Home Price

-329.1% lower than avg

$23,955

Median Income

-188.1% lower than avg

$641 /mo

Monthly rent (2br)

-79.1% lower than avg

75.4 / 100
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Bastrop Crime

96.2 / 100

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Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low) to 100 (high). US average: 35.4

66.9 / 100
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$24,400

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Daniel · Bastrop, LA

Sell Bastrop back to the French.

Over 14 years ago

It would do the state and country a world of good. I've been up here since evacuating from New Orleans and the only good thing I can say about it is that some of the More

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