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About
Life in Bryan
Bryan offers a relatively affordable Texas option with a median home value around $227,800 and median rent near $1,200 per month, paired with a strong job market (3.4% unemployment). The proximity to College Station and Texas A&M creates an educated, younger demographic and steady economic activity around healthcare and education jobs, though career opportunities beyond those sectors can feel limited depending on your field. The weather is a real consideration—summers are consistently hot and humid with only occasional rain for relief, winters are mild, and snow is basically nonexistent.
Bryan at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
32.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
23.0%
Foreign-Born
13.7%
Broadband Internet
87.0%
of households
Population Growth
+9.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics13.7% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Bryan: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Bryan, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (69.5%), and 26.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.3%
of residents
65 and Older
12.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
29.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
31.0%
of households
Married Couples
38.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.51
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 15% below TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Bryan
In Bryan, rent runs 15% below the TX average, and home values are 20% below the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
53.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
28.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
91.0
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,479
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
50.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1991
median year built
Vacant Homes
9.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $272,213 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.7 pts below TX average
Unemployment in Bryan
Unemployment in Bryan is 0.7 percentage points lower than the TX average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Bryan Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute18.5 min avg
How Bryan residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Bryan, most residents drive alone to work (77%), and 86% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 6 mi
Easterwood Field (CLL)
Regional airport · few flights69k passengers boarded in 2025
- 77 mi
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Major hub23.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 13% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Bryan runs 13% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
286.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,130.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Bryan Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 8 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
88.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Brazos County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Brazos County, which includes Bryan, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 8 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | Hail | None reported |
| 2024 | 11 | Hail | $825,000 |
| 2023 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $48,000 |
| 2022 | 6 | Drought | $110,000 |
| 2021 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $118,000 |
| 2020 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $59,800 |
| 2019 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $473,400 |
| 2018 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $16,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Brazos County, county-wide
Air Quality40 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Brazos County, which includes Bryan, is typically good — 233 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
40
Good Days
233
per year
Moderate Days
107
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Brazos County, county-wide
Climate95°F summers, 43°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Bryan has hot summers (avg high 95°F) and mild winters (avg low 43°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
79°/59°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
95°/74°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
81°/60°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
64°/43°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
41.8"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
117
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
16
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
92
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62°F | 41°F | 3.43" |
| Feb | 66°F | 45°F | 2.90" |
| Mar | 73°F | 52°F | 3.41" |
| Apr | 79°F | 58°F | 2.87" |
| May | 86°F | 66°F | 4.60" |
| Jun | 92°F | 73°F | 4.01" |
| Jul | 95°F | 75°F | 1.98" |
| Aug | 97°F | 75°F | 3.10" |
| Sep | 91°F | 70°F | 3.50" |
| Oct | 82°F | 60°F | 4.93" |
| Nov | 71°F | 50°F | 3.31" |
| Dec | 63°F | 43°F | 3.71" |
Healthcare2 hospitals, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Bryan
Bryan has 2 hospitals, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
17.0%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
CHI St Joseph Health Regional Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
- Main campus: Chi St Joseph Health Regional Hospital · 2801 Franciscan Dr
- Outpatient center: St Joseph Family Medicine · 1600 Joseph Dr, Bryan
The Physicians Centre
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- College Stati
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.3 mi away · College Station
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs. Campus locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Education13.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Bryan
Bryan's student/teacher ratio is 13.4:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 30.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
29
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
30.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Bryan (within 15 miles)
Texas A&M University-College Station
4.2 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 59,615 students · in-state tuition $13,154 · 85% graduate · median earnings $78,159 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail, 70 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Bryan
Bryan has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail (70 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
70 mi awayWaco Mammoth National Monument
National Monument
80 mi awayPublic Libraries in Bryan
Bryan+College Station Public Library System
201 E 26th St, Bryan
Carnegie History Center
111 S Main St, Bryan
Clara B Mounce Public Library
201 E 26th St, Bryan
Cities Near Bryan
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Bryan FAQ
Is Bryan, Texas affordable?⌄
Bryan's median rent is $1,195/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $59,289/year. Median home value is $227,800.
Is Bryan, Texas safe?⌄
Bryan's violent crime rate was 287 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1130 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Bryan, Texas?⌄
Bryan has an unemployment rate of 3.5%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Bryan, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Bryan is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,195/month and median household income is $59,289/year. The median home value is $227,800. About 53% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Bryan, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Bryan is 19 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from