Bryan, Texas
Among the top 11% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 29% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 61% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B+, better than 83% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 89% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 12% of US places
- top 6% for annual snowfall
- top 7% for commute time
- bottom 4% for summer humidity
Bryan is a mid-size city in Texas with about 85,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and D for lifestyle & connectivity. Standout strengths include annual snowfall, commute time, and income tax. It rates lower on sunny days and summer humidity.
Official websitebryantx.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain
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Precipitation 3.9 in3.0 in
muggy 56%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$55k37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$46kbetter than 49% of US places
Home Value$198k60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 32% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 34% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.66%better than 19% of US places
Income Tax0.00%better than 92% of US places
Sales Tax8.20%better than 36% of US places
Estimated total tax burden8.67%better than 69% of US places
Unemployment4.9%better than 40% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)51°F91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)85°F96th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation41.8 in50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.0 inbetter than 94% of US places
Sunny Days192 daysbetter than 17% of US places
Summer Humidity73°Fbetter than 4% of US places
Comfortable Days103 daysbetter than 89% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk42.2better than 80% of US places
Air Quality41 AQIbetter than 72% of US places
School Quality53.5better than 42% of US places
Violent Crime513/100kbetter than 64% of US places
Property Crime549/100kbetter than 68% of US places
Community
Population84,82099th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age30.810th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5286th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0157th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+1540th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)38.6%13th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)16.7%88th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)40.5%93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.7%78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.4%45th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time18 minbetter than 93% of US places
Walkability8.8/20better than 80% of US places
Airport Distance78 mibetter than 50% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access80.4%better than 31% of US places
Amenities Nearby26.41better than 26% of US places
Park & Nature AccessLimitedbetter than 19% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Bryan an affordable place to live?
- Bryan is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $46k, better than 49% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Bryan?
- The median home value in Bryan is $198k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Bryan?
- Median household income in Bryan is $55k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Bryan?
- Median gross rent in Bryan is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Bryan safe?
- Bryan is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 513/100k (better than 64%). Property crime is 549/100k.
- What is the weather like in Bryan?
- Bryan averages 85°F in July and 51°F in January, with 41.8 in of annual precipitation and about 192 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Bryan?
- Public-school quality in Bryan is about average, scoring better than 42% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Bryan?
- The average one-way commute in Bryan is 18 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)