Best In Texas Real Estate™: Bastrop County

🏆 Ranked #1 Best Place to Live in Texas — U.S. News & World Report, 2026. Bastrop County’s 18.3% housing vacancy rate in ZIP 78659 isn’t a sign of weakness—it’s a strategic advantage. This data, sourced from ALEX Intelligence’s new report, reveals a market where seasonal and second homes create a built-in buffer for workforce housing demand. This is not just about wages—it’s about how vacancy, wage growth, and industrial expansion are aligned in a way that prevents overheating. The full analysis is here: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-11-bastrop-vacancy-share-zcta-mkt Best Places to Live in Texas (U.S. News & World Report — 2026) #1 Bastrop, TX <- this market #2 Georgetown, TX — Williamson County #3 Round Rock, TX — Williamson County #4 Cedar Park, TX — Williamson County #5 Leander, TX — Williamson County #6 Hutto, TX — Williamson County #7 Taylor, TX — Williamson County #8 Liberty Hill, TX — Williamson County #9 Austin, TX — Austin MSA #10 San Marcos, TX — Hays County Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-11-bastrop-vacancy-share-zcta-mkt View and join any or all of our communities — AI, quantum, and real estate: https://alex-companies.com/reports/linkedin-groups If there's an AI, quantum, or real estate community you'd like to see us convene, tell us — this portfolio grows by request. Real Estate Strategy & Intelligence Leader. Democratized Blue Ocean Strategist & Operator. Diane Hart Alexander, MBA, MHA Chair & CEO, ALEX Companies Designated Broker, Alexander Tiffany Southwest, LLC dba ALEX.realestate, et.al. Texas License #574877-B · Broker License #565194-BB [email protected] · +1 713.591.9902