Living in College Station, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of College Station · Census data 2020–2024
College Station has 124,570 residents with a median age of 22.9. The median household income is $50,900 (35% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $346,700, the median rent is $1,194/month.
College Station at a glance
- Population
- 124,570
- Median age
- 22.9State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $50,900State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $346,700State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,194/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 35.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 56.5%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is College Station a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%.
Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the Texas median; home values 22% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 29.2%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in College Station
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In College Station the median home value is $346,700, 4% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,194 per month, which is 39.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,270 a month in housing costs.
College Station median household income
The median household income in College Station is $50,900 and the income per person is $31,948. 29.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in College Station: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 51,494
- Owner-occupied
- 35.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 64.6%
- Vacant
- 10.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1999
- Average household size
- 2.37
College Station demographics
- Population
- 124,570
- Median age
- 22.9
- Under 18
- 16.9%
- 65 and older
- 7.2%
- Households
- 46,214
- Foreign-born
- 12.8%
- Veterans
- 3.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of College Station ›
Education in College Station
56.5% of adults 25 and older in College Station have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 28% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in College Station
- Unemployment rate
- 5.1%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 12.2%
- Drive alone
- 69.5%
- Public transit
- 2.7%
- Walk to work
- 4%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.6%
College Station vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Station | 124,570 | $50,900 | $346,700 | $1,194 |
| Bryan | 87,939 | $59,289 | $227,800 | $1,195 |
| Snook | 834 | $81,893 | $209,400 | $739 |
| Wixon Valley | 200 | $116,875 | $275,000 | — |
| Lake Bryan | 2,165 | $77,419 | $267,100 | — |
| Kurten | 555 | $62,375 | $190,600 | — |
| Beaver Creek | 958 | $90,252 | $96,900 | — |
| Iola | 372 | $50,000 | $133,300 | $735 |
| Navasota | 8,542 | $51,276 | $208,100 | $860 |
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What is the median household income in College Station, TX?
The median household income in College Station is $50,900, 35% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in College Station?
The median home value in College Station is $346,700, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in College Station?
The median gross rent in College Station is $1,194 per month, about 39.4% of household income.
Is College Station, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%. Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the Texas median; home values 22% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 29.2%.
What is the median age in College Station?
The median age in College Station is 22.9 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in College Station?
The average commute to work in College Station is 17 minutes; 12.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in College Station?
The unemployment rate in College Station is 5.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is College Station?
56.5% of adults in College Station have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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