Neighborhood in Bryan, Brazos County
Living in East Bryan, Bryan
3rd of 11areas in Bryan
Overall score 79 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Bryan overall: D+
East Bryan covers part of Bryan, TX, home to about 1,800 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 11 areas we score in Bryan. It does best on home ownership and worst on cost of living.
- Short commutes
- Lots of parks
- Tornado risk is very high
- Winter storm risk is very high
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.9 mi |
| Pharmacy | 0.8 mi |
| Park | 0.3 mi |
| Cafe | 0.8 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.6 mi |
| Gym | 0.6 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 0.8 mi |
| Childcare | 1.9 mi |
| Library | 1.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 1,790
- Median rent
- $1,480
- Median home value
- $310,000
- Household income
- $132,500
- Average commute
- 17 min
- Homes owned
- 89%
What it's like to live in East Bryan
East Bryan is an area in Bryan with about 1,800 residents, homes built around 1998, mostly owner-occupied (89%) and 26% of households with children.
It grades B+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 3rd of 11 areas in Bryan, which grades D+ overall.
Pros of living in East Bryan
- Higher incomes. The median household earns $132,500, 123% higher than the Bryan median.
- Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.
Cons of living in East Bryan
- Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,480, 24% higher than the Bryan median.
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes and winter storms as very high in this part of town.
East Bryan report card
Each grade compares East 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 C-
Median rent $1,480, homes cost 2.3x income.
39 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade B+
Median household income $132,500, 2.6% unemployed.
76 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade C
Nearby schools average 79 of 100 on the state rating.
41 of 100 vs TX areasSafety: no grade
Citywide, 287 violent crimes per 100k, 1,130 property crimes per 100k.
No score vs TX areasErrands and things to do: grade B-
Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
60 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade B-
Average commute 17 min, 7.4% work from home.
61 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade B+
48% have a bachelor’s degree.
79 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade C+
12% of adults uninsured.
51 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade A
89% of homes owner-occupied.
91 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade C+
94% of homes have broadband.
53 of 100 vs TX areas
East Bryan compared with Bryan
Better than Bryan
- Median household income: $132,500123% higher than Bryan ($59,289)
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 89%39 points higher than Bryan (51%)
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 48%18 points higher than Bryan (30%)
Worse than Bryan
- Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 100%43 points higher than Bryan (57%)
- Median rent: $1,48024% higher than Bryan ($1,195)
- Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0%3 points lower than Bryan (2.5%)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- BAlton Bowen ElementaryElementary, Bryan ISD0.4 mi
- CSam RayburnMiddle, Bryan ISD2.5 mi
- CTravis B Bryan High SchoolHigh, Bryan ISD1.4 mi
Cost of living in East Bryan
Median rent in East Bryan 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 $310,000, 36% higher than the Bryan median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,117 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Bryan | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent24% higher than Bryan | $1,480 | $1,195 | $1,403 |
| Median home value36% higher than Bryan | $310,000 | $227,800 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income39% lower than Bryan | 2.3x | 3.8x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent43 points higher than Bryan | 100% | 57% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them39 points higher than Bryan | 89% | 51% | 63% |
| Vacant homes10 points lower than Bryan | 0% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Bryan | 1998 | 1991 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $1,697
- Property tax
- $420
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,480
Based on a $310,000 home in East 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
| Measure | Here | Bryan | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income123% higher than Bryan | $132,500 | $59,289 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate2 points lower than Bryan | 2.6% | 5.0% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line16 points lower than Bryan | 6.6% | 23% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher18 points higher than Bryan | 48% | 30% | 34% |
| Average commute7% lower than Bryan | 17 min | 19 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Bryan | 7.4% | 7.6% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit3 points lower than Bryan | 0% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet7 points higher than Bryan | 94% | 87% | 91% |
Natural hazard risk
FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.
- River floodingModerate
- HurricanesHigh
- TornadoesVery high
- HailHigh
- Heat wavesHigh
- WildfiresModerate
- Winter stormsVery high
- Strong windHigh
Who lives in East Bryan
Race and ethnicity
Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.
Other neighborhoods in Bryan
- 1A+Northeast BryanMedian rent $1,210
- 2A-The Gardens ApartmentsMedian rent $1,640
- 4B-CopperfieldMedian rent $1,480
- 5C+Central BryanMedian rent $1,170
- 6CSouthwest BryanMedian rent $1,310
- 7D+Wave Z Islander ApartmentsMedian rent $1,280
- 8D+Reveille Ranch ApartmentsMedian rent $1,080
- 9D+Saddlewood ApartmentsMedian rent $1,120
Similar neighborhoods in other cities
Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.
- A-Britian EstatesFlower Mound
- ASpringbrookCollege Station
- B+SuncreekPlano
Questions about East Bryan
Is East Bryan a good place to live?
East Bryan covers part of Bryan, TX, home to about 1,800 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 11 areas we score in Bryan. It does best on home ownership and worst on cost of living.
How much does it cost to live in East Bryan?
Median rent in East Bryan is $1,480 a month, 24% higher than the Bryan median. The median home is worth $310,000, 36% higher than the Bryan median. A median home costs 2.3x the median household income, compared with 3.8x across Bryan.
What schools serve East Bryan?
The closest rated public schools are Alton Bowen Elementary (elementary, rated B), 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 groups 1 Census block group 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.