Best Places to Live in College Station, Texas

College Station, Texas is a vibrant and exciting college town located near the heart of Texas. Home to the renowned Texas A&M University, this dynamic community is full of culture, energy and entertainment that appeals to all ages. Visitors can enjoy various attractions like shopping at The Zone or strolling along Northgate Drive, dining in one of the many unique restaurants or seeing a show at the historic Grand Stafford Theater. College Station offers an array of outdoor activities from kayaking on Lake Bryan to exploring nearby parks and nature trails. With its excellent location near major cities and attractions such as Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio, College Station is sure to provide an unforgettable experience! College town / small town complex - Southeast Texas half way between Dallas and Houston.

State: Texas
County: Brazos County
Metro Area: College Station-Bryan Metro Area
City: College Station

Zip Codes: 77840 77845
Cost of Living: -11.5% lower
Time zone: Central Standard Time (CST)
Elevation: 387 ft above sea level

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College Station, Tx Housing Market

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Pros
College-town amenities
Educated population
Cost of living

Cons
Summer heat
Isolation
Crime rates

What Bert Has To Say About College Station-Bryan Metro Area

Bryan, a center for agriculture and light industry, is an average-sized town with a revitalized core and some historic interest. Bryan has grown together with the more notable College Station, home to Texas A&M University, the fourth largest university in the country with 45,000 students. As an A&M university, the school doesn’t bring the assortment of arts and cultural amenities one finds in some college towns, but the sports teams are popular and there is an active entertainment scene. Cultural and service amenities can be found in Austin, although it is a difficult 100-mile drive.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in College Station is 4.6% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. College Station jobs have increased by 3.6%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, College Station's cost of living is 11.5% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare College Station's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

April, October and March are the most pleasant months in College Station, while August and July are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Brazos county remained strongly Republican, 55.7% to 41.4%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

College Station's population is 116,276 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 21.4%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 15.7 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in College Station is Real Estate: $313,400. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 12.9%.

SCHOOLS

College Station public schools spend $9,293 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 14.6 students per teacher in College Station. More Education

Best Places to Live in College Station Rankings

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Housing Market in College Station

It's a good time to buy in College Station. Home Appreciation is up 12.9% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in College Station is $313,400.

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Reviews for College Station 21 Reviews

Comfortable, Conservative and Safe Place to Live - 9/1/2022
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... Read More

Daniel | Midlothian, VA | Reply | No Replies

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Great Place, Needs More Culture - 5/22/2022
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... Read More

Gregory | College Station, TX | Reply | No Replies

A Town for Texas A&M - 12/13/2021
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... Read More

Joel | College Station, TX | Reply | No Replies

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ZIP CODES IN COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS

77840 77845

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