City profile
Elgin, TX
Bastrop County · Population 11,563
Elgin is a town in Bastrop County, TX with about 11,563 residents and a typical home value near $326,000. It is 22 miles from Austin, TX, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Warm & sunny
Winter avg
50°F
Summer avg
86°F
Sunny days / yr
228
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$326,400
Typical monthly housing
$2,263
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
95
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.80%
- State income tax (top)
- None
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.20%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 81/100
Top hazards: Tornado, Riverine flooding, Hail
Nearest major airport
19 mi to Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 40% Democratic / 59% Republican
Community
Population
11,563
Black population
16.7%
County
Bastrop County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸TX is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Home prices are softening in 2026 — more room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: extreme heat, hail
Highlights
- About 11,563 residents
- Typical home value about $326,000
- 22 miles from Austin, TX
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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