Neighborhood in Bryan, Brazos County

Living in Saddlewood Apartments, Bryan

D+

9th of 11areas in Bryan
Overall score 25 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Bryan overall: D+

Saddlewood Apartments is a neighborhood in Bryan, TX, home to about 7,000 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 9th of 11 areas we score in Bryan. It does best on getting around and worst on health.

  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (19 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (15 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.7 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.7 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.7 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.6 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library1.7 mi

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

Population
6,970
Median rent
$1,120
Median home value
$172,000
Household income
$47,300
Average commute
19 min
Homes owned
16%
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What it's like to live in Saddlewood Apartments

Saddlewood Apartments is a neighborhood in Bryan with about 7,000 residents, homes built around 1991, mostly rented (84% of homes) and 30% of households with children.

It grades D+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 9th of 11 areas in Bryan, which grades D+ overall.

Pros of living in Saddlewood Apartments

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.7 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in Saddlewood Apartments

  • Higher poverty. 30% of residents live below the poverty line, against 23% across Bryan.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Saddlewood Apartments report card

Each grade compares Saddlewood Apartments 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 $1,120, homes cost 3.6x income.

    53 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D

    Median household income $47,300, 2.3% unemployed.

    19 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C-

    Nearby schools average 78 of 100 on the state rating.

    36 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.

    65 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A-

    Average commute 19 min, 4.8% work from home.

    82 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D-

    19% have a bachelor’s degree.

    15 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    24% of adults uninsured.

    5 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    16% of homes owner-occupied.

    12 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D-

    80% of homes have broadband.

    14 of 100 vs TX areas

Saddlewood Apartments compared with Bryan

Better than Bryan

  • Unemployment rate: 2.3%3 points lower than Bryan (5.0%)
  • Median rent: $1,1206% lower than Bryan ($1,195)
  • Home value to income: 3.6x5% lower than Bryan (3.8x)

Worse than Bryan

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 16%35 points lower than Bryan (51%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 19%11 points lower than Bryan (30%)
  • Median household income: $47,30020% lower than Bryan ($59,289)

Closest public schools

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

  • BCrockett ElementaryElementary, Bryan ISD1 mi
  • DJane LongMiddle, Bryan ISD1.7 mi
  • CTravis B Bryan High SchoolHigh, Bryan ISD2.4 mi

Cost of living in Saddlewood Apartments

Median rent in Saddlewood Apartments is $1,120 a month, 6% lower than the Bryan median. A household would need about $45,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $172,000, 24% lower than the Bryan median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,144 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereBryanTexas
Median rent6% lower than Bryan$1,120$1,195$1,403
Median home value24% lower than Bryan$172,000$227,800$283,800
Home value to income5% lower than Bryan3.6x3.8x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rentAbout the same as Bryan56%57%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them35 points lower than Bryan16%51%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Bryan9.1%9.7%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Bryan199119911992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,144
Mortgage payment
$941
Property tax
$203
Median rent, for comparison
$1,120

Based on a $172,000 home in Saddlewood Apartments, 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 income20% lower than Bryan$47,300$59,289$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points lower than Bryan2.3%5.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line7 points higher than Bryan30%23%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher11 points lower than Bryan19%30%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Bryan19 min19 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points lower than Bryan4.8%7.6%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Bryan2.1%2.5%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet7 points lower than Bryan80%87%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

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

Who lives in Saddlewood Apartments

Under 1826%
18 to 3444%
35 to 6426%
65 and over4.9%
Race and ethnicity
White28%
Hispanic or Latino49%
Black17%
Asian1.1%
Other or more than one race5.0%

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. 5C+Central BryanMedian rent $1,170
  6. 6CSouthwest BryanMedian rent $1,310
  7. 7D+Wave Z Islander ApartmentsMedian rent $1,280
  8. 8D+Reveille Ranch ApartmentsMedian rent $1,080

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. DDowntownEl Paso
  2. C-Central ParisParis
  3. D+Five PointsEl Paso

Questions about Saddlewood Apartments

Is Saddlewood Apartments a good place to live?

Saddlewood Apartments is a neighborhood in Bryan, TX, home to about 7,000 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 9th 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 Saddlewood Apartments?

Median rent in Saddlewood Apartments is $1,120 a month, 6% lower than the Bryan median. The median home is worth $172,000, 24% lower than the Bryan median. A median home costs 3.6x the median household income, compared with 3.8x across Bryan.

What schools serve Saddlewood Apartments?

The closest rated public schools are Crockett Elementary (elementary, rated B), Jane Long (middle, rated D) 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 8 Census block groups closest to the Saddlewood Apartments 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.