Best In Texas Real Estate™: Bastrop County

Bastrop County leads the Austin metro in seasonal housing — with 2.1% of homes held for seasonal use, it ranks #1 of 5 metro counties. This isn’t a sign of instability, but a reflection of a new economic identity: a hybrid model where high-growth industries attract professionals who value both work and retreat. The data comes from ALEX Intelligence’s latest analysis: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-11-bastrop-standing-seasonal-share-county. What does this mean for the future of housing in secondary markets? How can communities leverage seasonal demand to support long-term stability? Let’s discuss. Share of Homes Held for Seasonal Use, top 5 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Census Bureau 2024) #1 Bastrop County — 2.1% #2 Caldwell County — 1.8% #3 Travis County — 0.8% #4 Hays County — 0.7% #5 Williamson County — 0.4% Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: Larry D. Moore (CC BY 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=199895972; Slide 2: Larry D. Moore (CC BY 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=5021658; Slide 3: Larry D. Moore (CC BY 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=70368432; Slide 4: Larry D. Moore (CC BY 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=2518240 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-11-bastrop-standing-seasonal-share-county 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