College Station, Texas
Among the top 11% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 23% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 61% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 44% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 89% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 19% of US places
- top 5% for commute time
- top 6% for annual snowfall
- bottom 4% for summer humidity
College Station is a city in Texas with about 120,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and D for lifestyle & connectivity. Standout strengths include commute time, annual snowfall, and income tax. It rates lower on school quality and summer humidity.
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Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain
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73%49%clearovercast
Precipitation 4.2 in3.5 in
oppressive 57%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$52k32nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$46kbetter than 49% of US places
Home Value$306k78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 31% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 17% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.87%better than 13% of US places
Income Tax0.00%better than 92% of US places
Sales Tax8.20%better than 36% of US places
Estimated total tax burden13.61%better than 22% of US places
Unemployment4.7%better than 42% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)51°F91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)85°F96th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation46.3 in64th 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 Risk31.9better than 89% of US places
Air Quality40 AQIbetter than 77% of US places
School Quality35.7better than 9% of US places
Violent Crime848/100kbetter than 44% of US places
Property Crime1939/100kbetter than 21% of US places
Community
Population120,45199th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age22.93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4982nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0666th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+1540th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)61.2%24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)7.8%81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)17.9%83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)9.9%96th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.3%55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time17 minbetter than 95% of US places
Walkability8.1/20better than 75% of US places
Airport Distance70 mibetter than 54% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access84.9%better than 45% of US places
Amenities Nearby23.33better than 24% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 29% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is College Station an affordable place to live?
- College Station 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 College Station?
- The median home value in College Station is $306k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in College Station?
- Median household income in College Station is $52k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in College Station?
- Median gross rent in College Station is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is College Station safe?
- College Station is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 848/100k (better than 44%). Property crime is 1939/100k.
- What is the weather like in College Station?
- College Station averages 85°F in July and 51°F in January, with 46.3 in of annual precipitation and about 192 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in College Station?
- Public-school quality in College Station is below average, scoring better than 9% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in College Station?
- The average one-way commute in College Station is 17 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)