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College Station, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Brazos County County
College Station, TX
At a Glance
How College Station Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows College Station's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is College Station a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
College Station residents earn a median household income of $51,776 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,123. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.9% 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 College Station is $326,500 , 16% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $343,155. Median rent is $1,168/month, with 38.4% 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 1997.
Safety & Crime
College Station reports 189 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 50% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,759/100K. The murder rate is 0.8/100K.
Education
57.1% of adults in College Station hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% above the national average). 94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
College Station 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 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.