Here's what it costs to live in College Station, Texas, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,168 per month, while the typical home is valued around $326,500. Households earn a median of $51,776 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. The figures below cover housing, local wages by occupation, demographics, and air quality, all drawn from the US Census Bureau, BEA, HUD, and EPA.
Median Household Income
$51,776
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,168
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$326,500
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,025
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,082
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,186
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,649
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
State Income Tax
None
No state income tax on wages
State Sales Tax
6.25%
Statewide base rate (local add-ons may apply)
Source: Tax Foundation (2024)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
122,280
Latest estimate
Median Age
22.9 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
What is the cost of living index for College Station?
The cost of living index for College Station is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in College Station?
The median gross rent in College Station is $1,168 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in College Station?
The median household income in College Station is $51,776 per year.
What is the median home value in College Station?
The median home value in College Station is $326,500 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in College Station?
Air quality data for College Station is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in College Station?
Texas has no state income tax on wages and a statewide sales tax of 6.25% (local rates may add to this). Source: Tax Foundation, 2024.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology