Neighborhood in Bryan, Brazos County

Living in Central Bryan, Bryan

C+

5th of 11areas in Bryan
Overall score 52 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Bryan overall: D+

Central Bryan covers part of Bryan, TX, home to about 27,000 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 11 areas we score in Bryan. It does best on getting around and worst on health.

  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.7 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.7 mi
Childcare0.7 mi
Library1.1 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
27,000
Median rent
$1,170
Median home value
$239,000
Household income
$69,000
Average commute
18 min
Homes owned
53%
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What it's like to live in Central Bryan

Central Bryan is an area in Bryan with about 27,000 residents, homes built around 1980, a mix of owners and renters and 26% of households with children.

It grades C+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 5th of 11 areas in Bryan, which grades D+ overall.

Pros of living in Central Bryan

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Central Bryan

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Central Bryan report card

Each grade compares Central Bryan with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade B-

    Median rent $1,170, homes cost 3.5x income.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D+

    Median household income $69,000, 4.3% unemployed.

    30 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C

    Nearby schools average 79 of 100 on the state rating.

    40 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 287 violent crimes per 100k, 1,130 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade B-

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A-

    Average commute 18 min, 8.8% work from home.

    85 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C+

    33% have a bachelor’s degree.

    50 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D+

    17% of adults uninsured.

    28 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D+

    53% of homes owner-occupied.

    31 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D+

    88% of homes have broadband.

    30 of 100 vs TX areas

Central Bryan compared with Bryan

Better than Bryan

  • People below the poverty line: 16%7 points lower than Bryan (23%)
  • Median household income: $69,00016% higher than Bryan ($59,289)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 51%6 points lower than Bryan (57%)

Worse than Bryan

No measure is clearly worse than Bryan.

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • AMitchell ElementaryElementary, Bryan ISD0.5 mi
  • CSam RayburnMiddle, Bryan ISD0.9 mi
  • CJames Earl Rudder High SchoolHigh, Bryan ISD1.1 mi

Cost of living in Central Bryan

Median rent in Central Bryan is $1,170 a month, about the same as the Bryan median. A household would need about $47,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $239,000, 5% higher than the Bryan median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,623 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereBryanTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Bryan$1,170$1,195$1,403
Median home value5% higher than Bryan$239,000$227,800$283,800
Home value to income10% lower than Bryan3.5x3.8x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent6 points lower than Bryan51%57%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them2 points higher than Bryan53%51%63%
Vacant homes2 points lower than Bryan7.3%9.7%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Bryan198019911992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,623
Mortgage payment
$1,308
Property tax
$315
Median rent, for comparison
$1,170

Based on a $239,000 home in Central Bryan, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereBryanTexas
Median household income16% higher than Bryan$69,000$59,289$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Bryan4.3%5.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line7 points lower than Bryan16%23%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher2 points higher than Bryan33%30%34%
Average commute4% lower than Bryan18 min19 min27 min
Workers who work from home1 points higher than Bryan8.8%7.6%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Bryan2.2%2.5%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Bryan88%87%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesHigh
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailHigh
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windHigh

Who lives in Central Bryan

Under 1821%
18 to 3427%
35 to 6435%
65 and over17%
Race and ethnicity
White49%
Hispanic or Latino34%
Black12%
Asian0.8%
Other or more than one race3.9%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Bryan

  1. 1A+Northeast BryanMedian rent $1,210
  2. 2A-The Gardens ApartmentsMedian rent $1,640
  3. 3B+East BryanMedian rent $1,480
  4. 4B-CopperfieldMedian rent $1,480
  5. 6CSouthwest BryanMedian rent $1,310
  6. 7D+Wave Z Islander ApartmentsMedian rent $1,280
  7. 8D+Reveille Ranch ApartmentsMedian rent $1,080
  8. 9D+Saddlewood ApartmentsMedian rent $1,120

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. C+Central LubbockLubbock
  2. B-Southwest LubbockLubbock
  3. C+Southeast ParisParis

Questions about Central Bryan

Is Central Bryan a good place to live?

Central Bryan covers part of Bryan, TX, home to about 27,000 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 11 areas we score in Bryan. It does best on getting around and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in Central Bryan?

Median rent in Central Bryan is $1,170 a month, about the same as the Bryan median. The median home is worth $239,000, 5% higher than the Bryan median. A median home costs 3.5x the median household income, compared with 3.8x across Bryan.

What schools serve Central Bryan?

The closest rated public schools are Mitchell Elementary (elementary, rated A), Sam Rayburn (middle, rated C) and James Earl Rudder High School (high, rated C). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 24 Census block groups in this part of Bryan that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.