College Station, TX

College Station TX scores 78/100 on safety (above average). Crime is about 45% below the national average. Pick the neighborhood carefully. Some ZIPs are fine, others are not.

Detail: overall crime index 55 (100 = avg); violent crime index 47; property crime index 63. Indexes near 100 track a typical U.S. load. Higher means more crime pressure on that category.

School quality varies by neighborhood in College Station. Check GreatSchools.org or your local district for current ratings before you choose a ZIP.

Typical rent in College Station is about $1,194/month (affordable). At $1,194/month for a typical unit, you need about $42,984+ in household income to rent comfortably without stretching (3× rent × 12). Typical home value: $346,700.

Median household income is $50,900, property taxes run about 1.45%, and homes typically sell in around 28 days. Local median income ($50,900) clears the $42,984 comfort line for that rent.

Walk Score 68 (Somewhat Walkable); transit score 42 (Some Transit).

Average temperature is about 77°F (highs near 87°F, lows near 68°F).

Most of the year is outdoor-friendly; peak summer still needs AC for comfort. Cooling costs matter more than heating for most of the year. If you visit, go in late summer so you feel the heat, not just a mild weekend.

Who tends to thrive in College Station: (1) Households that want quieter streets (safety sits at 78/100) (2) Renters who want $1,194/month housing without coastal prices (comfort income is about $42,984) (3) People relocating for a job who can pick a safer ZIP (citywide safety is 78/100) (4) Households earning $42,984+ who can clear the 3× rent rule at $1,194/month

Who should look elsewhere: (1) Households expecting top marks on rent and safety at once (College Station does not clear every bar) (2) People who will not research ZIP-level crime maps before leasing

Income sniff test: clear about $42,984 household income for $1,194/month rent. Under that, pick a cheaper ZIP or a different city.

College Station holds up well on the core metrics we publish. Safety at 78/100 makes it a reasonable choice for households who can manage $1,194/month rent. Verify school ratings for your target ZIP separately.