The Town FilesBryan, Texas
City in Brazos County · population 83,980 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $227,800
- Household income
- $59,289
- Jan low / Jul high
- 41° / 95°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 22
- Median age
- 32.0
Bryan is a city of 83,980 people in Brazos County, Texas. The median home is worth $227,800, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for cycling than 95% of Texas towns, more vibrant than 93% of Texas towns, better for young professionals than 92% of Texas towns.
How Bryan ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Bryan is worth $227,800, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $59,289, which is more affordable than 20% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,195 a month. 50.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Bryan | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $227,800 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,195 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $59,289 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 50.9% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1991 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.2% | — |
Who lives in Bryan
| People | Bryan | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.0 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.3% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 23.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.1% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.0% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 4.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 13.7% | — |
| Work from home | 7.7% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 18.5 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.0% | 89.2% |
Weather in Bryan
July highs average 95.4°F and January lows 41.3°F. About 41.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 117 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 16 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bryan since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 5, 1956 about 1.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 21, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 104 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on January 22, 1999.
Severe weather in Brazos County since 1996
Brazos County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4798: Hurricane Beryl |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3458: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Brazos County
Brazos County had 123,468 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,374 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Bryan itself the ACS puts it at 5%.
Public schools in Bryan
29 public schools with 16,546 students, about 13.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRAVIS B BRYAN H S | 9-12 | 2,475 | 13.7 |
| JAMES EARL RUDDER H S | 9-12 | 1,693 | 13.0 |
| STEPHEN F AUSTIN | 7-8 | 1,162 | 13.8 |
| ARTHUR L DAVILA MIDDLE | 7-8 | 1,013 | 13.3 |
| SAM RAYBURN | 5-6 | 990 | 12.7 |
| JANE LONG | 5-6 | 887 | 13.2 |
| ANSON JONES EL | PK-4 | 635 | 13.8 |
| BONHAM EL | PK-4 | 554 | 15.0 |
| KEMP-CARVER EL | PK-4 | 537 | 12.8 |
| HENDERSON EL | PK-4 | 533 | 13.3 |
| SUL ROSS EL | PK-4 | 493 | 14.1 |
| MARY BRANCH EL | PK-4 | 488 | 14.8 |
Towns near Bryan
- College Station, TX7.5 mi · 120,511 people · home $346,700
- Hearne, TX19.3 mi · 4,544 people · home $83,200
- Caldwell, TX21.2 mi · 3,993 people · home $220,800
- Navasota, TX25.9 mi · 7,643 people · home $208,100
Bryan questions
Is Bryan, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Bryan scores better for retirees than 24% of Texas towns and quieter than 6%. 12.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.0).
How much does a house cost in Bryan?
The median owner-occupied home in Bryan is valued at $227,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $59,289, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $1,195 a month.
What is the weather like in Bryan?
July highs average 95.4°F and January lows 41.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Bryan get tornadoes?
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bryan since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 5, 1956. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)