Austin metro, TX relocation guide
Moving to Elgin, TX
$300,000Median listing price
BastropArea
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About Elgin
A city of 9,784 (2020 census) in northeast Bastrop County, about 25 miles northeast of downtown Austin. Elgin is the self-proclaimed "Sausage Capital of Texas" (state-legislature-designated) and the "Brick Capital of the Southwest," a railroad town turned food-and-festival destination with a National Register historic downtown and a growing commuter base.
Home prices in Elgin
The median listing price in Elgin is $300,000.
Top places in Elgin
- Southside Market & Barbeque and Meyer's Elgin Smokehouse — the long-running sausage institutions.
- Historic downtown Elgin (National Register Historic District).
- The Hogeye Festival — "The Best Little Pig Gig in Texas," every October.
- Sip, Shop & Stroll — monthly second-Thursday downtown evening market.
- Elgin Christmas Tree Farm (seasonal).
Commuting from Elgin
- Approximate typical drive to downtown Austin: about 35–45 minutes via US-290 in normal traffic.
Elgin FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Elgin, TX?
The median listing price in Elgin is $300,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Elgin, TX?
Approximate typical drive to downtown Austin: about 35–45 minutes via US-290 in normal traffic.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.