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College Station, TX is a vibrant city with many great qualities. According to the Bestplaces rankings, it has an excellent quality of life rating of 8.5 out of 10. The cost of living is relatively low at 79 compared to the US average of 100, making it an appealing place to live for those on a budget. The crime rate in College Station is also very low, ranking as one of the safest cities in Texas with only 2 violent crimes per 1,000 people. Additionally, College Station is well-known for its educational opportunities and boasts two premier universities: Texas A&M University and Blinn College. This makes it an ideal location for those looking to pursue higher education or work in academia. Overall, College Station is an excellent option for those looking for a safe and affordable area with plenty of things to do and see!

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#95 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Smallest Metro Areas)
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#114 America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (117 Smallest Metro Areas)
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I moved here seven years ago for my job and I have to say it was better than I expected. First off, it is a small city not a small town. After you live here for  More

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Pros: - Safe - Easy access to Houston & Austin - Growing Bio Tech Scene - Lots of food choices - City of Bryan has character - Plenty of stuff to do because of the  More

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Over 3 years ago

A Huge portion of you liking this city is if you like the Aggies. If you don't this is probably not the place for you because many of the things to do are based around  More

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