Neighborhood in College Station, Brazos County

Living in Castle Rock, College Station

A+

1st of 39areas in College Station
Overall score 98 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
College Station overall: C

Castle Rock is a neighborhood in College Station, TX, home to about 3,200 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 39 areas we score in College Station. It does best on education levels.

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

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.9 mi
Pharmacyunder 0.1 mi
Parkunder 0.1 mi
Cafe0.7 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.6 mi
Childcare0.7 mi
Library2.8 mi

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

Population
3,220
Median rent
$1,770
Median home value
$332,000
Household income
$102,400
Average commute
19 min
Homes owned
61%
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What it's like to live in Castle Rock

Castle Rock is a neighborhood in College Station with about 3,200 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2011), a mix of owners and renters and 43% of households with children.

It grades A+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 1st of 39 areas in College Station, which grades C overall.

Pros of living in Castle Rock

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $102,400, 101% higher than the College Station median.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about under 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in Castle Rock

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,770, 48% higher than the College Station median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Castle Rock report card

Each grade compares Castle Rock 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 $1,770, homes cost 3.2x income.

    58 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A-

    Median household income $102,400, 1.4% unemployed.

    83 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B

    Nearby schools average 85 of 100 on the state rating.

    68 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    No full year of crime data from local police.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade B-

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    63 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A-

    Average commute 19 min, 7.8% work from home.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A+

    76% have a bachelor’s degree.

    95 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A-

    7.4% of adults uninsured.

    83 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B

    61% of homes owner-occupied.

    69 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B+

    98% of homes have broadband.

    76 of 100 vs TX areas

Castle Rock compared with College Station

Better than College Station

  • Median household income: $102,400101% higher than College Station ($50,900)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 26%38 points lower than College Station (65%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 61%26 points higher than College Station (35%)

Worse than College Station

  • Median rent: $1,77048% higher than College Station ($1,194)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 2.0%7 points lower than College Station (8.9%)
  • Average commute: 19 min11% higher than College Station (17 min)

Closest public schools

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

  • AForest RidgeElementary, College Station ISD0.6 mi
  • CCypress Grove IntermediateMiddle, College Station ISD1.4 mi
  • BCollege Station High SchoolHigh, College Station ISD0.7 mi

Cost of living in Castle Rock

Median rent in Castle Rock is $1,770 a month, 48% higher than the College Station median. A household would need about $71,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $332,000, 4% lower than the College Station median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,269 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereCollege StationTexas
Median rent48% higher than College Station$1,770$1,194$1,403
Median home value4% lower than College Station$332,000$346,700$283,800
Home value to income52% lower than College Station3.2x6.8x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent38 points lower than College Station26%65%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them26 points higher than College Station61%35%63%
Vacant homes10 points lower than College Station0%10%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as College Station201119991992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,269
Mortgage payment
$1,817
Property tax
$451
Median rent, for comparison
$1,770

Based on a $332,000 home in Castle Rock, 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

MeasureHereCollege StationTexas
Median household income101% higher than College Station$102,400$50,900$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points lower than College Station1.4%5.1%5.3%
People below the poverty line26 points lower than College Station3.4%29%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher19 points higher than College Station76%57%34%
Average commute11% higher than College Station19 min17 min27 min
Workers who work from home4 points lower than College Station7.8%12%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit7 points lower than College Station2.0%8.9%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet13 points higher than College Station98%85%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 Castle Rock

Under 1826%
18 to 3415%
35 to 6450%
65 and over8.3%
Race and ethnicity
White67%
Hispanic or Latino14%
Black2.2%
Asian14%
Other or more than one race3.7%

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

Other neighborhoods in College Station

  1. 2ASpringbrookMedian rent $2,060
  2. 3AStone ForestMedian rent $3,080
  3. 4ACastlegate IIMedian rent $2,240
  4. 5ACastlegateMedian rent $2,160
  5. 6A-Pebble CreekMedian rent $3,080
  6. 7A-East College StationMedian rent $1,360
  7. 8B+EdelwiessMedian rent $1,240
  8. 9B+Dove CrossingMedian rent $1,610

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. A+Memorial ThicketHouston
  2. A+CrestwoodHouston
  3. ANorth RichardsonRichardson

Questions about Castle Rock

Is Castle Rock a good place to live?

Castle Rock is a neighborhood in College Station, TX, home to about 3,200 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 39 areas we score in College Station. It does best on education levels.

How much does it cost to live in Castle Rock?

Median rent in Castle Rock is $1,770 a month, 48% higher than the College Station median. The median home is worth $332,000, 4% lower than the College Station median. A median home costs 3.2x the median household income, compared with 6.8x across College Station.

What schools serve Castle Rock?

The closest rated public schools are Forest Ridge (elementary, rated A), Cypress Grove Intermediate (middle, rated C) and College Station High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 1 Census block group closest to the Castle Rock 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.