College Station, Texas
Cost of living, housing, income, commute, climate, and safety — compiled for relocators researching College Station, TX.
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How much does it cost to live in College Station, TX?
For relocators asking how much College Station costs: the housing index sits at 97 versus 100 nationally, with homes near $326,500 and rents near $1,168. Local median income is about $51,776 and unemployment recently ran 3.9% (U.S. 4.2%). Commutes average 15 minutes. Violent-offense rates run about 188.7 per 100k (catalog avg 559.5).
Crime figures may use an older source vintage than housing and income on this page.
- Housing cost index
- 97U.S. avg 100
- Median home value
- $326,500U.S. $303,400
- Median rent
- $1,168U.S. $1,348
- Median income
- $51,776U.S. $78,538
- Unemployment
- 3.9%U.S. 4.2%
- Avg commute
- 15 minCatalog avg 25 min
- Violent crime
- 188.7per 100k · catalog avg 559.5
- Summer high
- 95°FCatalog avg 87°F
Key figures
Each metric shows how College Station compares with a U.S. baseline (ACS/BLS nationals) or a MapsToIt catalog average (crime, climate, and commute). Income, housing, population, and crime are for the incorporated city (city limits), not the broader metro/MSA — unemployment is county-level (BLS LAUS).
- Population
- 128,023City limits · Census PEP 2024 estimate
As of 2026-10-19 · Census PEP 2024 - Median household income
- $51,776Incorporated place (ACS)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year34% below U.S. avgU.S. $78,538 - Housing cost index
- 97ACS home+rent vs U.S. (100 = avg)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-yearNear U.S. avg (100)U.S. 100 - Median home value
- $326,500City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year8% above U.S. avgU.S. $303,400 - Median rent
- $1,168City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year13% below U.S. avgU.S. $1,348 - Unemployment
- 3.9%County LAUS · not city-only
As of 2026-10-19 · August 2026Near U.S. rate (4.2%)U.S. 4.2% - Avg commute
- 15 min40% below catalog avgCatalog avg 25 min
- Violent crime rate
- 188.7per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-10-19 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback) · older data (2019)66% below catalog avgCatalog avg 559.5 - Property crime rate
- 1759.4per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-10-19 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback) · older data (2019)41% below catalog avgCatalog avg 3005.3 - Summer high
- 95°FAs of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals8.0 pts above catalog avgCatalog avg 87°F
- Winter low
- 43°FAs of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals8.0 pts above catalog avgCatalog avg 35°F
- Annual rainfall
- 41.8 inAs of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals26% above catalog avgCatalog avg 33.2 in
- Sunny days
- 273As of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normalsNear catalog avg (268)Catalog avg 268
Population trend
College Station grew 35.2% from 94,666 in 2010 to 128,023 in 2024.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024). Playback steps monthly between annual Census PEP estimates.
Is College Station, TX expensive compared to the U.S. average?
College Station's housing cost index is 97 versus 100 nationally — near the U.S. housing-cost baseline. That gap is driven mainly by ACS median home values ($326,500 vs $303,400) and rents ($1,168 vs $1,348).
- Housing cost index 97 (U.S. 100)
- Median home $326,500 vs U.S. $303,400
- Median rent $1,168 vs U.S. $1,348
How much does housing cost in College Station, TX?
Typical ownership costs center near $326,500, while median gross rent is about $1,168 a month. Against a median household income of $51,776, rent alone is roughly 27% of income on an annualized basis.
- Median home value $326,500
- Median rent $1,168/month
- Median household income $51,776
What is the job market like in College Station, TX?
County unemployment recently ran 3.9% versus a U.S. rate of 4.2%. Median household income in College Station is about $51,776 (U.S. $78,538).
- Unemployment 3.9% (U.S. 4.2%)
- Median income $51,776
How long is the typical commute in College Station, TX?
Average one-way commute time is about 15 minutes. The catalog-city average commute is 25 minutes.
- 15 minutes average one-way
Is College Station, TX safer than similar U.S. cities?
Published violent-offense rates are about 188.7 per 100k and property about 1759.4 per 100k, versus catalog averages of 559.5 and 3005.3. Citywide rates hide large neighborhood differences.
- Violent 188.7 per 100k
- Property 1759.4 per 100k
What is the climate like year-round in College Station, TX?
Normals show summer highs near 95°F, winter lows near 43°F, about 41.8 inches of rain, and roughly 273 sunny days a year.
- Summer high 95°F
- Winter low 43°F
- 41.8 in rain · 273 sunny days
Which neighborhoods do relocators research in College Station, TX?
Newcomers often start with Northgate, Wolf Pen Creek, Southwood — tour at commute hour before signing. Neighborhood lists are curated research starting points, not rankings.
- Northgate
- Wolf Pen Creek
- Southwood
College Station, Texas counts about 128,023 residents inside the city limits. Households here report a median income near $51,776; our housing-derived cost index is about 97 (close to the national housing-cost baseline). A typical home near $326,500 and rents around $1,168 frame most shortlists.
Hot summers, sprawling freeways, and no state income tax dominate comparisons. Roughly 273 sunny days a year give outdoor routines unusual calendar reliability. Commutes average near 15 minutes one-way. BLS LAUS puts recent unemployment around 3.9% for the surrounding county. Violent-offense rates near 188.7 per 100k compare favorably with many peer metros, though local blocks still differ.
Ask locals about Northgate versus Wolf Pen Creek — those two pockets illustrate how different daily life can feel inside the same city limits, with Southwood as a common third option. Figures on this page are merged from Census ACS, BLS LAUS, FBI crime figures, and NOAA Climate Normals — use them to compare College Station with nearby alternatives before you relocate.
Neighborhoods often researched
- Northgate
- Wolf Pen Creek
- Southwood
Nearby & similar cities
Continue researching with these internal links — each page is a full data profile.
Sources
- Census / ACS: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (College Station city, 1600000US4815976) — As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year
- BLS: BLS LAUS · Brazos County, August 2026 — As of 2026-10-19 · August 2026
- Crime: FBI CIUS Table 8 (2019), city offenses per 100k — As of 2026-10-19 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)
- Climate: NOAA 1991–2020 Monthly Normals (USW00003904 COLLEGE STN) — As of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals
- Population trend: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024) — As of 2026-10-19 · Census PEP 2024
Catalog refreshed 2026-10-19