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College Station, TX is a great place to live. Not only is it the home of Texas A&M University, but it also boasts reasonable living costs for those on a budget. The 2 bedroom rent in College Station is $1,060 which is lower than the US average of $1,430. Additionally, the grocery cost index in College Station is 97 versus 100 in the US. This makes College Station an attractive place for those looking to save money. Local companies in College Station include Wolf Pen Creek Ampitheater, Cypress Grove Park and Cane Island Water Park. These businesses offer year-round entertainment and activities for residents and visitors of College Station. Additionally, there are many restaurants offering unique dining experiences for everyone to enjoy.

College Station has an unemployment rate of 4.6%. The US average is 6.0%.

College Station has seen the job market increase by 3.6% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 45.8%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for College Station
- The Sales Tax Rate for College Station is 8.3%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for College Station is 0.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for College Station
- The average income of a College Station resident is $21,310 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a College Station resident is $50,089 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyCollege Station, TexasUnited States
  4.66
  -4.5%-6.2%
  45.8%33.5%
  8.3%6.2%
  0.0%4.6%
  $28,705$37,638
  $50,089$69,021
  $86,323$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.5%1.2%
  1.1%0.5%
  2.9%6.8%
  4.0%10.0%
  2.1%2.5%
  12.7%11.0%
  2.8%4.8%
  0.7%0.8%
  1.8%1.9%
  2.2%4.7%
  2.5%1.9%
  7.2%7.6%
  0.1%0.1%
  2.9%4.2%
  27.6%9.3%
  9.7%14.0%
  2.3%2.1%
  10.0%7.0%
  4.2%4.8%
  2.7%4.7%
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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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