Texas · Metropolitan Area
College Station is a large city in Texas with a population of 122,280. Residents earn $51,776 per year, which is 31% below the national average.
Based on current data, College Station receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. College Station offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in College Station is $51,776, 31% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, indicating a healthy job market. 11.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in College Station is $326,500, 16% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,168 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 6.3x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in College Station is below the national average at 188 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,309 per 100,000, near the national average.
College Station is a highly educated community — 57.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 94.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
College Station has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F. Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. With 303 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 78.6% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 21.4% |
| 60% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $51,776 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,123 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,046 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $81,868 |
| Unemployment | 3.0% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.9% |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 5,241 |
| County GDP | $15,745M |
| Restaurants | 613 |
| Healthcare | 491 |
| Retail | 675 |
| Manufacturing | 125 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $9,407 |
| 169% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.88% |
| Commute Time | 17.2 min |
| Work from Home | 12.1% |
| Census Median | $326,500 |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $343,155 |
| Median List Price | $362,445 |
| Median List Price | $362,445 |
| $/Sq Ft | $191 |
| Homes Sold | 76 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.0% |
| Price Drops | 20.0% |
| Inventory | 459 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,168 |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,755 |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 35.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $9,407 |
| 169% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.88% |
| Obesity | 30.6% |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.3% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.1% |
| Depression | 23.2% |
| Mental Distress | 17.5% |
| Physical Distress | 12.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.7% |
| Premature Death | 6,298/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 88.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 491 |
| Total Violent | 188.2/100K |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 44.3/100K |
| Robbery | 30.6/100K |
| Assault | 113.3/100K |
| Total Property | 2,308.8/100K |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 509.4/100K |
| Theft | 1,722.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 76.9/100K |
| Arson | 1.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 17 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 70.9°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 89°F (32°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
| Annual Rainfall | 42.9 inches |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 295 ft (90 m) |
| Area | 51.2 sq mi (132.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,390/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.5852°N, 96.2964°W |
| County FIPS | 48041 |
Winner: Republican by 24.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 57.1% |
| 69% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 2,390/sq mi |
| Total Area | 51.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 21 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 23 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 491 |
| Restaurants | 613 |
| Retail Stores | 675 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 17 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 17.2 min |
| Work from Home | 12.1% |