Neighborhood in Bryan, Brazos County

Living in Copperfield, Bryan

B-

4th of 11areas in Bryan
Overall score 62 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Bryan overall: D+

Copperfield is a neighborhood in Bryan, TX, home to about 5,000 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 11 areas we score in Bryan. It does best on education levels and worst on home ownership.

  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Tornado risk is very high
  • 62% of renters spend 30% or more of income on rent

Closest everyday places

Grocery store2.0 mi
Pharmacy1.2 mi
Parkunder 0.1 mi
Cafe1.7 mi
Restaurant0.8 mi
Gym0.9 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.2 mi
Childcare1.4 mi
Library1.5 mi

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

Population
4,970
Median rent
$1,480
Median home value
$346,000
Household income
$85,500
Average commute
16 min
Homes owned
43%
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What it's like to live in Copperfield

Copperfield is a neighborhood in Bryan with about 5,000 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2005), a mix of owners and renters and 12% of households with children.

Our grade for Copperfield is B-. That puts it 4th of 11 areas we grade in Bryan, a city that gets a D+ overall.

Pros of living in Copperfield

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $85,500, 44% higher than the Bryan median.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about under 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in Copperfield

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,480, 24% higher than the Bryan median.
  • Groceries are a drive. The nearest grocery store is about 2.0 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Copperfield report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade C-

    Median rent $1,480, homes cost 4.0x income.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B

    Median household income $85,500, 1.0% unemployed.

    68 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C+

    Nearby schools average 81 of 100 on the state rating.

    52 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 D+

    Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    26 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B-

    Average commute 16 min, 15% work from home.

    63 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B+

    57% have a bachelor’s degree.

    77 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B+

    9.4% of adults uninsured.

    72 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    43% of homes owner-occupied.

    22 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C-

    91% of homes have broadband.

    40 of 100 vs TX areas

Copperfield compared with Bryan

Better than Bryan

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 57%27 points higher than Bryan (30%)
  • Median household income: $85,50044% higher than Bryan ($59,289)
  • People below the poverty line: 7.5%16 points lower than Bryan (23%)

Worse than Bryan

  • Median rent: $1,48024% higher than Bryan ($1,195)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 43%7 points lower than Bryan (51%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 62%5 points higher than Bryan (57%)

Closest public schools

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

  • ASam Houston ElementaryElementary, Bryan ISD0.7 mi
  • CSam RayburnMiddle, Bryan ISD3.3 mi
  • CTravis B Bryan High SchoolHigh, Bryan ISD3.2 mi

Cost of living in Copperfield

Median rent in Copperfield is $1,480 a month, 24% higher than the Bryan median. A household would need about $59,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $346,000, 52% higher than the Bryan median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,419 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereBryanTexas
Median rent24% higher than Bryan$1,480$1,195$1,403
Median home value52% higher than Bryan$346,000$227,800$283,800
Home value to income5% higher than Bryan4.0x3.8x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent5 points higher than Bryan62%57%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them7 points lower than Bryan43%51%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Bryan8.7%9.7%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Bryan200519911992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,419
Mortgage payment
$1,894
Property tax
$525
Median rent, for comparison
$1,480

Based on a $346,000 home in Copperfield, 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 income44% higher than Bryan$85,500$59,289$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points lower than Bryan1.0%5.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line16 points lower than Bryan7.5%23%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher27 points higher than Bryan57%30%34%
Average commute11% lower than Bryan16 min19 min27 min
Workers who work from home7 points higher than Bryan15%7.6%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit3 points lower than Bryan0%2.5%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet4 points higher than Bryan91%87%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

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

Who lives in Copperfield

Under 1811%
18 to 3432%
35 to 6428%
65 and over28%
Race and ethnicity
White65%
Hispanic or Latino19%
Black8.2%
Asian5.7%
Other or more than one race2.3%

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. 5C+Central BryanMedian rent $1,170
  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. B-Village PlaceHouston
  2. BThe Ridge at DeerfieldSan Antonio
  3. BNorthwest AustinAustin

Questions about Copperfield

Is Copperfield a good place to live?

Copperfield is a neighborhood in Bryan, TX, home to about 5,000 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 11 areas we score in Bryan. It does best on education levels and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in Copperfield?

Renters in Copperfield pay a median of $1,480 a month, 24% higher than the Bryan median. The median home is worth $346,000, 52% higher than the Bryan median. A median home costs 4.0x the median household income, compared with 3.8x across Bryan.

What schools serve Copperfield?

The closest rated public schools are Sam Houston Elementary (elementary, rated A), Sam Rayburn (middle, rated C) and Travis B Bryan High School (high, rated C). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 2 Census block groups closest to the Copperfield name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.