Neighborhood in Bryan, Brazos County

Living in West Bryan, Bryan

D-

10th of 11areas in Bryan
Overall score 12 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Bryan overall: D+

West Bryan covers part of Bryan, TX, home to about 9,600 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 10th 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 (7 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (3 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy1.2 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.9 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.7 mi
Hospital or urgent care2.2 mi
Childcare0.7 mi
Library1.2 mi

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

Population
9,610
Median rent
$1,210
Median home value
$124,000
Household income
$45,300
Average commute
20 min
Homes owned
59%
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What it's like to live in West Bryan

West Bryan is an area in Bryan with about 9,600 residents, homes built around 1986, a mix of owners and renters and 45% of households with children.

It grades D- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 10th of 11 areas in Bryan, which grades D+ overall.

Pros of living in West 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 West Bryan

  • Higher poverty. 32% of residents live below the poverty line, against 23% across Bryan.
  • Higher unemployment. 8.4% of the labor force is out of work, against 5.0% across Bryan.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

West Bryan report card

Each grade compares West 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 $1,210, homes cost 2.7x income.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade F

    Median household income $45,300, 8.4% unemployed.

    7 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D+

    Nearby schools average 77 of 100 on the state rating.

    31 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 C

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    42 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B+

    Average commute 20 min, 4.1% work from home.

    73 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    8.0% have a bachelor’s degree.

    3 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    37% of adults uninsured.

    2 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D+

    59% of homes owner-occupied.

    31 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D

    83% of homes have broadband.

    19 of 100 vs TX areas

West Bryan compared with Bryan

Better than Bryan

  • Home value to income: 2.7x29% lower than Bryan (3.8x)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 59%8 points higher than Bryan (51%)

Worse than Bryan

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 8.0%22 points lower than Bryan (30%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 37%15 points higher than Bryan (22%)
  • Median household income: $45,30024% lower than Bryan ($59,289)

Closest public schools

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

  • BAnson Jones ElementaryElementary, Bryan ISD0.9 mi
  • DJane LongMiddle, Bryan ISD0.2 mi
  • CTravis B Bryan High SchoolHigh, Bryan ISD3.6 mi

Cost of living in West Bryan

Median rent in West Bryan is $1,210 a month, about the same as the Bryan median. A household would need about $48,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $124,000, 46% lower than the Bryan median, which means a monthly payment of about $826 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereBryanTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Bryan$1,210$1,195$1,403
Median home value46% lower than Bryan$124,000$227,800$283,800
Home value to income29% lower than Bryan2.7x3.8x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent8 points higher than Bryan65%57%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them8 points higher than Bryan59%51%63%
Vacant homes1 points lower than Bryan8.6%9.7%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Bryan198619911992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$826
Mortgage payment
$679
Property tax
$147
Median rent, for comparison
$1,210

Based on a $124,000 home in West 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 income24% lower than Bryan$45,300$59,289$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points higher than Bryan8.4%5.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line9 points higher than Bryan32%23%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher22 points lower than Bryan8.0%30%34%
Average commute6% higher than Bryan20 min19 min27 min
Workers who work from home4 points lower than Bryan4.1%7.6%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Bryan0.2%2.5%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet4 points lower than Bryan83%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
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windHigh

Who lives in West Bryan

Under 1832%
18 to 3427%
35 to 6435%
65 and over6.8%
Race and ethnicity
White7.1%
Hispanic or Latino68%
Black23%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race2.6%

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. D-Central TerrellTerrell
  2. D-Southeast TempleTemple
  3. D-Southeast El PasoEl Paso

Questions about West Bryan

Is West Bryan a good place to live?

West Bryan covers part of Bryan, TX, home to about 9,600 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 10th 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 West Bryan?

Median rent in West Bryan is $1,210 a month, about the same as the Bryan median. The median home is worth $124,000, 46% lower than the Bryan median. A median home costs 2.7x the median household income, compared with 3.8x across Bryan.

What schools serve West Bryan?

The closest rated public schools are Anson Jones 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 groups 8 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.