City profile
College Station, TX
Brazos County · Population 124,570
College Station is a city in Brazos County, TX with about 124,570 residents and a typical home value near $347,000. It is 80 miles from Houston, TX, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Humid subtropical
Winter avg
53°F
Summer avg
83°F
Sunny days / yr
204
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$346,700
Typical monthly housing
$2,403
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
101
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.80%
- State income tax (top)
- None
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.20%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 88/100
Top hazards: Lightning, Cold wave, Tornado
Nearest major airport
70 mi to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 37% Democratic / 62% Republican
Community
Population
124,570
Black population
8.7%
County
Brazos County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸TX is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Home prices are softening in 2026 — more room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: extreme heat, hail
Highlights
- About 124,570 residents
- Typical home value about $347,000
- 80 miles from Houston, TX
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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