Livability Score

82
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (14) C-
Harvest Coffee Bar
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
H&J's Tea House
Coffee Shop
Sweet Eugene's Java House
Coffee Shop
What's the Buzz Coffee
Coffee Shop
Minuti Coffee
Coffee Shop
Mugwalls
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Polite Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Coffee Shop
Harvest Coffee Bar
Coffee Shop
The Village Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (16) A+
Benjamin Knox Gallery
Art Gallery
Star Cinema Grill
Cinema
M. Benz Gallery of Floral Art
Art Gallery
DEGALLERY
Art Gallery
J Wayne Stark University Center Galleries
Art Gallery
MSC Forsyth Galleries
Art Gallery
Children's Museum of Brazos Valley
Museum
The Theatre Company
Theatre Arts
Reed Arena
Stadium
Track Bleacher
Stadium
Bravos Valley Arts Council
Theatre Arts
Cinemark
Cinema
Merrill Green Stadium
Stadium
Grand Station Entertainment
Bowling Alley
Rockie's Grill & Saloon
Nightclub
George Bush Presidential Library & Museum
Museum
Bravos Valley Museum of Natural History
Museum
Bronco Stadium
Stadium
Premier Cinemas
Cinema
Children's Museum of Brazos Valley
Museum
Earth Art
Attraction
The Palace Theatre
Theatre Arts
The Queen Theater
Cinema
The Grand Stafford Theater
Theatre Arts
Stage Center Theater
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (77) A+
Fuego Tortilla Grill
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Taco Cabana
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Lick Honest Ice Creams
Sweets
Fox & Hound
Bar
Houston Street Subs
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Schlotzsky's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Hurricane Harry's
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Potbelly
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
The Corner
Bar
Panda Express
Fast Food
Cold Stone Creamery
Sweets
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Whataburger
Fast Food
Rough Draught Whiskey Bar
Bar
Dixie Chicken
Bar
The Dry Bean
Bar
The Spot on Northgate
Bar
Fitness (14) A+
The Gardens Community Center
Community Centre
Polo Road Rec Center
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Southside Rec Center
Gym
Gold's Gym
Gym
Gold's Gym
Gym
The Lincoln Center
Community Centre
D1 Training
Gym
Thunder Elite Cheerleading, Gymnastics and Dance
Gym
Snap Fitness
Gym
Decore Fitness Studio
Gym
Astin-Porter House
Community Centre
Groceries (9) F
The Farm Patch
Grocery Store
H-E-B
Grocery Store
H-E-B
Grocery Store
Kolache Rolf's
Bakery
Shipley's Donuts
Bakery
Aldi
Grocery Store
Kolache Rolf’s
Bakery
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Cake Me Away Bakery
Bakery
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
H-E-B
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Parks (119) A+
The Green
Park
Lions Park
Park
East Gate Park
Park
Eastgate Park
Park
Eastgate Park
Park
East Gate Park
Park
Billie Madeley Park
Park
E-quad
Park
Hensel Park
Park
Dr. David E. Schob Nature Preserve
Park
Thomas Park
Park
Crescent Park
Park
Garden Acres Park
Park
St. Mary's Park
Park
Chemestry Plaza
Park
Redbud Park
Park
Academic Plaza
Park
Tanglewood Park
Park
Northgate Park
Park
Parkway Park
Park
Spence Park
Park
University Park
Park
Betsy and Pete Foster '63 Courtyard and Garden
Park
Aggie Park
Park
Oaks Park
Park
Shops (64) A+
Changes Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Aggieland Outfitters
Clothing
Barnes & Noble
Books
Best Buy
Electronics
T-Mobile
Electronics
Ring Guards
Fashion
Lululemon
Clothing
Market
Convenience Store
BCS Cycles
Bicycle
Sportscuts
Hairdresser
James Avery Jewelry
Fashion
Shop N Go
Convenience Store
Bed Bath & Beyond
Houseware
World Market
Interior Decoration
Grateful Dog Self-Serve Dog Wash
Home Improvement
Kohl's
Department Store
Tetco
Convenience Store
Rio Nails
Beauty
Learning Express Toys
Toys
Skechers
Shoes
Just For Hair
Hairdresser
Carter's
Clothing
Chico's
Clothing
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
Ulta Beauty
Beauty
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 2.4% take public transportation in College Station.
Public Transit Stops (28)
Stops & Stations
A+
Hensel at Texas Ave
Bus Stop
Wisenbaker - East
Bus Stop
Zachry
Bus Stop
Ross and Bizzell
Bus Stop
Ross and Bizzell
Bus Stop
Fish Pond
Bus Stop
26 Rudder Trigon
Bus Stop
MSC
Bus Stop
Scandia
Bus Stop
Vet School
Bus Stop
Lot 71
Bus Stop
Transit
Bus Stop
Vet School
Bus Stop
Transit
Bus Stop
Wehner
Bus Stop
Facilities Services
Bus Stop
Facilities Services
Bus Stop
Village Station
Bus Stop
Holleman Oaks
Bus Stop
Turf Lab
Bus Stop
Turf Lab
Bus Stop
Equine Center
Bus Stop
Equine Center
Bus Stop
Southwest Parkway @ Dartmouth
Bus Stop
Parsons Mounted Cavalry
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.4%
F
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cost of living A-

The cost of living in College Station is 105/100 - which is 14% higher than Texas.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
C-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A+
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crime B

College Station crime rates are 2,130 per 100k, which is 22% lower than Texas
Property Crime
1,926 crimes per 100k
C-
Violent Crime
204 crimes per 100k
A-
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employment C-

The median income in College Station is $47,456 - which is 13% lower than Texas.
Med. Household Income
$47,456
F
Unemployment Rate
2.8%
B+
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health B

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (25)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
Integrity Urgent Care
Clinic
College Station Fire Department Station 6
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
College Station Fire Department
Fire Station
Aspen Dental
Dentist
H-E-B Pharmacy
Pharmacy
H-E-B Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Scott & White Clinic
Clinic
College Station Fire Station 1
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CHI Saint Joseph Health Regional Hospital
Hospital
CHI St Joseph EMS
Ambulance Station
College Station Police Department
Police
Brazos Valley Dermatology
Clinic
Johnson Dentistry
Dentist
The Physicians Centre Hospital
Hospital
Colloge Station Fire Station #4
Fire Station
Station 2
Fire Station
Craig & Anderson DDS
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Physicians Premier Emergency Room
Clinic
H-E-B Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
F
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housing B+

College Station home prices are $256,600 - which is 80% higher than Texas
Home Price
$256,600
A
Home Appreciation Rate
25%
A+
Home Affordability
5.4x (home price to income ratio)
F
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schools B-

The College Station graduation rate is 92% - which is 18% higher than Texas
School Test Scores
56%
D
High School Grad. Rates
92%
A
Elementary Schools (19) F
College Hills El
Oakwood Int
St Thomas Early Learning Center
Crockett El
Sul Ross El
Johnson El
St Michaels Episcopal School
Harmony Science Academy - Bryan
South Knoll El
Henderson El
College Station Jjaep
Alton Bowen El
Brazos Valley Cornerstone Christian Academy
Brazos School For Inquiry And Creativity Bryan/Col
St Joseph Catholic School
Allen Academy
Aggieland Country School
Southwood Valley El
Mary Branch El
Arrow Academy - Save Our Streets Center
Fannin El
Sam Rayburn
St Joseph Catholic School - Elementary Campus
Sam Houston El
Ben Milam El
High Schools (5) F
College View H S
Center For Alternative Learning
Travis B Bryan H S
Bryan Collegiate H S
The Mary Catherine Harris School-School Of Choice
Disciplinary Alternative Educational Progam (Daep)
St Michaels Episcopal School
College Station H S
Brazos Valley Cornerstone Christian Academy
A & M Cons H S
St Joseph Catholic School
Allen Academy
St Joseph Catholic School - Elementary Campus
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ratings C

College Station has an overall rating of 62% from 12 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes
D
User Surveys (10)
From AreaVibes
A-
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College Station Area Facts

  • College Station has a Livability Score of 82/100, which is considered exceptional
  • College Station crime rates are 22% lower than the Texas average
  • Cost of living in College Station is 14% higher than the Texas average
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Neighborhood Party Houses/Boarding Houses - BIG PROBLEM for quiet neighborhoods! 1 rating By George Heyser ( Apr 12, 2017) I'v lived in College Station for over twenty years and had some real problems, about ten years ago the house next door was sold and rented to students by the room. Since then there have been MANY drunken parties, mostly after the bars close, then going on until 3 or 4 AM. What ha ...Read More ppens during the early morning hours, just good people outside having fun until a fight breaks out... then yelling..., people leaving angrily in cars/trucks, sometimes driving through the middle your yard! Then there are the mostly quite nights with people urinating all over the trees/yards/streets... The city might consider putting outhouses in front of the boarding houses!? We've even had a car drive into an Oak Tree in our yard late one night. Complaining to the city and calling the police would sometimes work until the next group of students arrived, note you might have angry partiers mutilating your house in revenge, been there! Please note there were some groups of students that were pleasant and didn't cause any trouble. Still I would NEVER purchase a house in College Station knowing than an investor could buy the house next door and turn it into a boarding house and rent it out by the room to students. Sadly this IS ruining the neighborhoods! The city is in complete denial about this and is siding with the investors, neighborhood groups are attempting to shut this rental by room houses down. Until this is resolved I would go elsewhere to live. Sorry but living next to a boarding house renting by the room I'd rate a negative 5. Read Less
A Perfect Mini Vacation in College Station, Texas 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 05, 2010) My daughter attends college at A & M University in College Station, Texas. My husband and I went to visit her over spring break. I was very surprised how easy it was for us to find a nice hotel to stay in. There were several to choose from that were conveniently located near the ...Read More college. This was a big plus for us. College Station had a large variety of nice restaurants to choose from too. That was important to us as well, because we all have a different taste in what type of food we like to eat.

My daughter and I love to shop every chance we get, so we spent a day shopping in College Station. It was nice that we could shop in stores that most other major cities have. We found some noveltie shops that were fun to browse around in. My husband went and played some golf while we went shopping. He was amazed at the fact they had 8 golf choices to choose from.

On the last day of our mini vacation in College Station, we went to visit the Bon fire Memorial. This memorial was a tribute to the 12 Aggie students who lost their lives building the bon fire in November, 1999. That night we went dancing with our daughter and her date at a place called Daisy Dukes. We all had a great time.

Overall we found College Station, Texas a very nice place to visit and a perfect place for College students to enjoy while they are continuing their education. Read Less
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      College Station, TX

      College Station, as the name suggests, is a college-oriented town located squarely in the Brazos Valley region of Texas. The city is considered one half of a set of twin metropolitan cities in Texas, known as the Bryan-College Station area. The city itself has quite a lot of diversity, blending into the Bryan area, with thousands of college students relocating to the area during the school year.

      The city is most popular for Texas A&M University, an institution that has made a name for itself nationally. Furthermore, the university has some of the top programs nation-wide for areas of study such as medicine and veterinary care, causing many individuals to come to the city throughout the year for specialized treatment for themselves and their beloved pets. Additionally, the Bush Garden is located in this area, which provides a beautiful glimpse of nature amongst the feeling of "big city" living.

      If you are accustomed to living in a smaller area, College Station is a great transition city. It provides the comforts of what feels like small-town living with the intricacies of living in a metropolitan area. The overall population of College Station, officially, is over 100,000 people. However, this does not take into account college students, who are often considered "transient residents" while attending school, though many of them may reside in the area for years to come after they have graduated.

      With a plethora of college students and other professionals temporarily living in the city each year, the culture is quite diverse, with many different ethnic groups and gatherings available based upon your interest and preference. However, due to the university-focused design of the city itself, the cost of living is typically somewhat high - however, compared to many other large cities in the state of Texas, the overall cost of living does tend to come in substantially lower than that of comparable cities. When it comes to housing, however, College Station is, on average, more expensive than the national average, which can be contributed in part to many properties being marketed towards college-aged students.

      Public transportation is relatively easy to access throughout the city, with the Brazo Transit district providing daily bus services. Additionally, Texas A&M provides bus services to its students for transportation from affiliated housing facilities to campus, as well as to some recreational areas. All the same, traffic in College Station can be tedious, and the city does see a high number of accidents on a regular basis.

      Ultimately, if you are looking for a city that is rich in culture, thriving with knowledge, and always lively, College Station is a great area. It combines the best parts of living in a small city with those of living in a large town, creating an adventurous, homely feel.

      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in College Station? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      The Green
      Lions Park
      East Gate Park
      Eastgate Park
      Eastgate Park
      East Gate Park
      Billie Madeley Park
      E-quad

      Entertainment

      Benjamin Knox Gallery
      Star Cinema Grill
      M. Benz Gallery of Floral Art
      DEGALLERY
      J Wayne Stark University Center Galleries
      MSC Forsyth Galleries
      Children's Museum of Brazos Valley
      The Theatre Company

      Food & Drink

      Fuego Tortilla Grill
      Jimmy John's
      Taco Cabana
      Sonic
      Lick Honest Ice Creams
      Fox & Hound
      Houston Street Subs
      Panda Express

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in College Station? Of all people who commute, 2.4% take public transportation in College Station.
      Drive to Work
      76%

      equal to the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      B Health & Safety

      Is College Station a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – College Station
      College Station Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      H-E-B Pharmacy
      H-E-B Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      H-E-B Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Texas ENT & Allergy