College Station, TX
Population 122,280 · College Station-Bryan, TX MSA. Moving to or from College Station? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
122,280
Cost of living (RPP)
90.951
Annual avg temp
69°F
Typical home
$349,041
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $51,776 |
| Median age | 22.9 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.5% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $326,500 |
| Median gross rent | $1,168/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.74 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 90.951 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 84.39, goods 93.757, services 75.088. Source: BEA, College Station-Bryan, TX (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
69°F
January low
41°F
July high
95°F
Annual snow
—
Annual precipitation 41.8". Station: COLLEGE STN, TX US (4.1 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$349,041
ZHVI YoY
+0.5%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,696/mo
ZORI YoY
+3.8%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the College Station-Bryan, TX
Total employment (MSA)
128,840
Median wage (annual)
$42,710
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 16,920 | $37,150 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 14,880 | $27,430 |
| Educational Instruction and Library Occupations | 14,280 | $63,400 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations | 10,460 | $76,630 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 9,930 | $31,090 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
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