Relocation Guide, College Station, TX

Moving to College Station, Texas? Here's everything you need to know.

A no-fluff, locally-written guide to relocating to College Station: cost of living, neighborhoods, schools, taxes, climate, and what most people wish they'd known before the move.

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College Station at a glance

Population
125,000 (metro: 275K with Bryan)
Median home price
$335,000
Median rent
$1,500 / month
Cost of living index
97
Property tax
1.95% effective
Sales tax
8.25%
Summer avg high
96°F
Winter avg low
40°F

Why people move to College Station

Texas A&M drives economy and culture

Safe, family-friendly, college-town vibe

Real four-season college experience

Between Houston, Austin, and DFW

Where to live in College Station

A short guide to the neighborhoods newcomers actually consider.

Pebble Creek

Golf, upscale, top schools

Southwood Valley

Established, family-focused

Castlegate

Newer master-planned

Major employers

  • · Texas A&M University
  • · Baylor Scott & White
  • · CHI St. Joseph Health
  • · Reynolds & Reynolds

Schools

College Station ISD, one of the top small-city districts in TX; Texas A&M anchors.

Airports

  • · Easterwood Field (CLL)
  • · IAH (90 min)

What most newcomers wish they'd known

Football weekends dominate the city

Housing market ties to A&M calendar

Summers are hot and humid

Who thrives in College Station

Aggies and academicsFamiliesHealthcare workers

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