Here's what it costs to live in College Station, Texas, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,194 per month, while the typical home is valued around $346,700. Households earn a median of $50,900 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$50,900
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,194
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$346,700
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
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
124,570
Latest estimate
Median Age
22.9 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,431
Per month
Avg Home Value
$365,100
Census ACS
January Avg
51°F
July Avg
85°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Subtropical · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.3
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
91.5%
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 $1,194 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 $50,900 per year.
What is the median home value in College Station?
The median home value in College Station is $346,700 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?
Tax data for Texas is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
