The Town FilesCollege Station, Texas
City in Brazos County · population 120,511 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $346,700
- Household income
- $50,900
- Jan low / Jul high
- 41° / 95°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 23
- Median age
- 22.9
College Station is a city of 120,511 people in Brazos County, Texas. The median home is worth $346,700, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for young professionals than 99% of Texas towns, better for cycling than 99% of Texas towns, hipper than 98% of Texas towns.
How College Station 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 College Station is worth $346,700, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 6.8 times the median household income of $50,900, which is more affordable than 2% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,194 a month. 35.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | College Station | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $346,700 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,194 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $50,900 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.8× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 35.4% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1999 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.1% | — |
Who lives in College Station
| People | College Station | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 22.9 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 7.2% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 16.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 56.5% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 29.2% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 3.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 12.8% | — |
| Work from home | 12.2% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 17.4 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.6% | 89.2% |
Weather in College Station
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
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of College Station since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 5, 1956 about 6.6 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 99 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 College Station itself the ACS puts it at 5.1%.
Public schools in College Station
24 public schools with 15,973 students, about 14.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| COLLEGE STATION H S | 9-12 | 2,197 | 15.6 |
| A & M CONS H S | 9-12 | 2,160 | 16.2 |
| ILTEXAS COLLEGE STATION EL (charter) | K-5 | 945 | 16.6 |
| WELLBORN MIDDLE | 7-8 | 831 | 14.8 |
| PECAN TRAIL INT | 5-6 | 782 | 16.6 |
| OAKWOOD INT | 5-6 | 699 | 13.7 |
| A & M CONSOLIDATED MIDDLE | 7-8 | 695 | 13.9 |
| SPRING CREEK EL | PK-4 | 678 | 14.4 |
| COLLEGE STATION MIDDLE | 7-8 | 630 | 13.7 |
| SOUTH KNOLL EL | PK-4 | 613 | 13.0 |
| PEBBLE CREEK EL | PK-4 | 607 | 14.8 |
| SOUTHWOOD VALLEY EL | PK-4 | 605 | 12.3 |
Towns near College Station
- Bryan, TX7.5 mi · 83,980 people · home $227,800
- Navasota, TX18.4 mi · 7,643 people · home $208,100
- Caldwell, TX24.3 mi · 3,993 people · home $220,800
- Hearne, TX26.9 mi · 4,544 people · home $83,200
College Station questions
Is College Station, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, College Station scores better for retirees than 21% of Texas towns and quieter than 3%. 7.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 22.9).
How much does a house cost in College Station?
The median owner-occupied home in College Station is valued at $346,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $50,900, so homes cost about 6.8 times income. Median rent is $1,194 a month.
What is the weather like in College Station?
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 College Station get tornadoes?
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of College Station 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)