At a Glance
Median Income
$56,861
$30,192 per capita
Home Value
$210,600
Zillow: $270,011
Median Rent
$1,150/mo
34.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
427/100K
2,226/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.8%
83.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
16.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
71°F
294 sunny days/yr
How Bryan Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bryan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bryan a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bryan residents earn a median household income of $56,861 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,192. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,241 business establishments, including 613 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bryan is $210,600 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $270,011. Median rent is $1,150/month, with 34.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Safety & Crime
Bryan reports 427 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 12% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,226/100K. The murder rate is 2.3/100K.
Education
28.8% of adults in Bryan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% below the national average).
83.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bryan has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. The area gets 294 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population86,169
Median Age31.4 yrs
Density1,557/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$56,861
Per Capita$30,192
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty16.5%
County GDP$15,745M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,046
Housing
A+
Home Value$210,600
Rent$1,150
Ownership49.4%
Zillow$270,011
Housing Units34,956
Rent Burden34.0%
Crime
F
Violent427/100K
Property2,226/100K
Murder2.3/100K
Assault255/100K
Burglary388/100K
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes13.7%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death6,298/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Sunny Days294/yr
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation351 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.8%
High School+83.4%
Graduate+12.2%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute19 min
Broadband83.3%
Internet Speed74 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Bryan was founded in 1872.
The median home in Bryan was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is H H Coffield Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.516 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 613 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.