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College Station, TX is an exciting city known for its bustling college atmosphere and quality of life. It's home to Texas A&M University, a renowned public research institution, as well as many other higher education institutions. The area has plenty of cultural attractions, from the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum to the Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra. There are also plenty of outdoor activities to be enjoyed in the area, such as Lake Bryan and the many parks that line the city streets. College Station offers a unique blend of urban culture and traditional small-town values that make it an ideal place to live, work and play. Reviews of College Station consistently highlight its friendly people, excellent restaurants, shopping opportunities and vibrant nightlife. Whether you're looking for a peaceful place to relax or an exciting urban experience, College Station has something for everyone.
based on 21 ReviewsGet to know College Station with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited College Station
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 awhile, having to drive for more than 20 minutes to get somewhere you need to go is considered too far. Meaning, most things are conveniently located and easily accessible--if you have a car. So here a some non-political statements:
-When I first got here housing was affordable but now not so much. People moving here from more expensive places are, according to a realtor I talked to, are bidding up prices.
-Overall, cost of living is affordable and grocery store prices are 20% lower than anywhere else I have lived (and I have lived all over the United States).
-Everybody, and I mean everybody is nice as long as you are nice to them back. To me that is very refreshing, but others find it creepy. Depends on where you come from and what you are used to.
-Yes the area is very conservative. That
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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 university and easy access to Houston / Conroe / Woodlands.
Cons:
- Car dependent (getting better)
- Traffic Getting Worse
- Depending on neighborhood: noise.
- City has no identity beyond the university.
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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 A&M. A&M has a student pop of about 60-70k students so there are a lot of them here. I lived here for 5 years as a student and loved it there. While living there I worked at a high school as well and asked some of my students what they thought of living here and they said that sometimes their high school experiences can be overshadowed by the college students which I could definitely understand happening. Something to think about if you are moving here with
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It sucks. - 7/21/2021
I gave this town a 2 (generous rating) because while there were a lot of things I did not like about living there, I did like the scenery (it's a very green town) and some of the people were exceptionally friendly. Now, here's everything I hate about this place and good reasons you should NOT move to College Station.
1. Small town - It's a small town with all the small town handicaps, some of which will be listed below.
2. Car dependent - I don't drive, this town is not for people without vehicles. Public transportation is unreliable and very VERY limited.
3. The people - Yes there were plenty of kind people, but remember you're in Texas, and College Station is a red town, you'll feel that all around, regardless of the "southern hospitality".
4. Safety - I did not feel safe living in the town even though they reportedly had low crime rates. Again, it's a republican town, you will feel those republican values.
5. Employment - Aside from working in the
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Growing Way Too Fast - 8/6/2014
My wife and I have lived here for most of the last 25 years. Bryan-College Station used to have a nice hometown feel, but the real estate developers have discovered that we have a big school here. The traffic has become like every other strip-mall town around DFW and Houston and the tackiness of the new buildings going up everywhere makes Conroe look like Paris. The university administration has adopted a "growth-for-growth's sake" mantra and the quality of education is plummeting. Luckily, we can retire and get out in a few years -- I just hope we can make
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Great place for students and families - 4/30/2011
College Station is really in the center of one of the most beautiful parts of the state of Texas, the Brazos Valley. The whole landscape is green meadows, post oak trees and small creeks and streams. There is abundant wildlife not seen in most other parts of the country that I've lived in (the western U.S.) such as armadillos, cardinals, gulf coast toads and dozens of breeds of birds for bird watchers. The winters are generally mild and the humidity is much lower than east Texas areas such as Houston, about an hour away. But the humidity is present enough to keep the landscape green nearly year round.
College Station is ideally located close to Houston, about two hours from Austin, and three from Dallas; and the drive to each destination is easy and scenic.
The city of Bryan borders just north of University Drive, and it definitely feels like the wrong side of the tracks. While College Station feels newer, cleaner and better designed, Bryan seems neglected and decaying.
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College Station: A moderate city with no character - 8/7/2010
Positive Note: No traffic, everything within reach. Good schools.
Negative Note: I have lived in Austin and Houston. I recently moved to College Station. In a decent area (not a posh area) the mortgage price and taxes are equal in comparison to Austin and Houston. This website indicate that mortgage price are very low compared to Austin and Houston- that is incorrect. The energy cost is little higher. City has very few and low profile art, music, weekend outings, exhibitions going on. There are very few high rated restaurants and the ones over there are pricey and overrated. Water tastes odd in College Station, so many of us buy water from grocery store on regular basis.
End Remarks: A dull city without unique character. I wasn't very thrilled to stay in College Station.
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College Station: A moderate city with no character - 8/7/2010
Positive Note: No traffic, everything within reach. Good schools.
Negative Note: I have lived in Austin and Houston. I recently moved to College Station. In a decent area (not a posh area) the mortgage price and taxes are equal in comparison to Austin and Houston. This website indicate that mortgage price are very low compared to Austin and Houston- that is incorrect. The energy cost is little higher. City has very few and low profile art, music, weekend outings, exhibitions going on. There are very few high rated restaurants and the ones over there are pricey and overrated. Water tastes odd in College Station, so many of us buy water from grocery store on regular basis.
End Remarks: A dull city without unique character. I wasn't very thrilled to stay in College Station.
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Crime - 5/14/2009
The crime rate in this area is very low. People still leave their houses unlocked. However, the hurricanes of the 5 years have forced relocation of many from the Houston area and lower Louisiana area, bringing with them an increase of the crime
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Housing Market - 9/13/2008
Even with all the national problems in the real estate markets and the stricter requirements for financing, Bryan/College Station had the most number of homes sold in July 2008. The housing market is strong and we have Texas A&M to contribute to
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