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College Station, Texas

city · Brazos County

At a glance

124,570
Population
$346,700
Median home value (all homes)
14% above U.S. median
$349,346
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,194/mo
Median rent
11% below U.S. median
$50,900
Median household income
35% below U.S. median
17.4 min
Average commute
84.6%
Homes with broadband
32.28%
Locations with fiber available
5.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 102 — 2% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing32% above
Goods & services5% below
Utilities0% below
Taxes57% below
Insurance25% above
Commute cost43% below
For business: Texas is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college33 mi
Nearest technical college0 mi
High school graduates94.4%
College graduates56.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city College Station Eco Development
The City of College Station's Economic Development team works to build opportunities that fuel community growth and help businesses succeed. It provides local expertise, strategic connections and hands-on guidance to help projects thrive.
county Brazos Valley Economic Development Corporation
The Greater Brazos Partnership is an economic development organization serving the Greater Brazos Region (Bryan–College Station), focused on attracting investment, driving business expansion, and building an innovation-driven regional economy through a public/private partnership known as Invest Greater Brazos.
state Office of the Governor (Texas)
Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC) markets Texas as the premier destination for business and provides information to help businesses explore opportunities in Texas. It supports the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism in promoting Texas as a premier destination for business.
state Texas Economic Development
The Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office offers resources for Texas businesses, communities and residents, as well as those looking to do business in Texas. Our office publishes in-depth reports on the economy of Texas and the state’s targeted growth industries. We also offer a number of events throughout the year, covering a wide range of business-related topics—everything from getting started in the state to growing your business internationally.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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