Austin metro, TX relocation guide
Moving to Smithville, TX
$348,872Median listing price
BastropArea
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About Smithville
A city of about 4,500 in southern Bastrop County, roughly 40 miles southeast of downtown Austin on the Colorado River. Smithville is a railroad town turned film set — the backdrop for Hope Floats, The Tree of Life, and 13 movies in total — with a barely changed century-old Main Street, a walkable downtown of mom-and-pop shops, and Buescher State Park on its doorstep.
Home prices in Smithville
The median listing price in Smithville is $348,872.
Top places in Smithville
- Buescher State Park — 30-acre lake, hiking, and camping (connected to Bastrop State Park by scenic Park Road 1C).
- Historic downtown Main Street and the Hope Floats film-locations walking tour.
- James H. Long Railroad Park & Museum.
- Comfort Cafe (donation-based) and Smithville Brewing Company.
- Vernon L. Richards Riverbend Park on the Colorado River.
Commuting from Smithville
- Approximate typical drive to downtown Austin: about 50–60 minutes via TX-71 in normal traffic.
Smithville FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Smithville, TX?
The median listing price in Smithville is $348,872. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Smithville, TX?
Approximate typical drive to downtown Austin: about 50–60 minutes via TX-71 in normal traffic.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.