Neighborhood in College Station, Brazos County

Living in East College Station, College Station

A-

7th of 39areas in College Station
Overall score 81 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
College Station overall: C

East College Station covers part of College Station, TX, home to about 3,300 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 7th of 39 areas we score in College Station. It does best on education levels and worst on errands and things to do.

  • Errands and things to do scores low (20 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.7 mi
Pharmacy1.7 mi
Park0.8 mi
Cafe1.5 mi
Restaurant1.3 mi
Gym1.2 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.3 mi
Childcare1.9 mi
Library1.8 mi

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

Population
3,260
Median rent
$1,360
Median home value
$440,000
Household income
$116,400
Average commute
25 min
Homes owned
85%
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What it's like to live in East College Station

East College Station is an area in College Station with about 3,300 residents, homes built around 1996, mostly owner-occupied (85%) and 22% of households with children.

It grades A- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 7th of 39 areas in College Station, which grades C overall.

Pros of living in East College Station

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $116,400, 129% higher than the College Station median.

Cons of living in East College Station

  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 25 minutes, against 17 for College Station as a whole.

East College Station report card

Each grade compares East College Station 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 $1,360, homes cost 3.8x income.

    58 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A-

    Median household income $116,400, 0% unemployed.

    87 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C+

    Nearby schools average 80 of 100 on the state rating.

    48 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 D

    Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    20 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C

    Average commute 25 min, 17% work from home.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A

    68% have a bachelor’s degree.

    93 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B+

    8.6% of adults uninsured.

    75 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B-

    85% of homes owner-occupied.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C+

    94% of homes have broadband.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

East College Station compared with College Station

Better than College Station

  • Median household income: $116,400129% higher than College Station ($50,900)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 85%50 points higher than College Station (35%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 34%30 points lower than College Station (65%)

Worse than College Station

  • Average commute: 25 min44% higher than College Station (17 min)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0.5%8 points lower than College Station (8.9%)
  • Median rent: $1,36014% higher than College Station ($1,194)

Closest public schools

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

  • CSouthwood Valley ElementaryElementary, College Station ISD1.8 mi
  • BCollege Station MiddleMiddle, College Station ISD2.1 mi
  • BA & M Cons High SchoolHigh, College Station ISD2.6 mi

Cost of living in East College Station

Median rent in East College Station is $1,360 a month, 14% higher than the College Station median. A household would need about $54,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $440,000, 27% higher than the College Station median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,890 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereCollege StationTexas
Median rent14% higher than College Station$1,360$1,194$1,403
Median home value27% higher than College Station$440,000$346,700$283,800
Home value to income45% lower than College Station3.8x6.8x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent30 points lower than College Station34%65%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them50 points higher than College Station85%35%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as College Station9.6%10%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as College Station199619991992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,890
Mortgage payment
$2,408
Property tax
$482
Median rent, for comparison
$1,360

Based on a $440,000 home in East College Station, 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 income129% higher than College Station$116,400$50,900$78,476
Unemployment rate5 points lower than College Station0%5.1%5.3%
People below the poverty line22 points lower than College Station6.8%29%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher12 points higher than College Station68%57%34%
Average commute44% higher than College Station25 min17 min27 min
Workers who work from home4 points higher than College Station17%12%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit8 points lower than College Station0.5%8.9%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet10 points higher than College Station94%85%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesHigh
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailHigh
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windHigh

Who lives in East College Station

Under 1817%
18 to 347.3%
35 to 6448%
65 and over27%
Race and ethnicity
White83%
Hispanic or Latino6.1%
Black0.4%
Asian6.8%
Other or more than one race3.8%

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

Other neighborhoods in College Station

  1. 1A+Castle RockMedian rent $1,770
  2. 2ASpringbrookMedian rent $2,060
  3. 3AStone ForestMedian rent $3,080
  4. 4ACastlegate IIMedian rent $2,240
  5. 5ACastlegateMedian rent $2,160
  6. 6A-Pebble CreekMedian rent $3,080
  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. B+Frankford FarmsLubbock
  2. A-East ParkerParker
  3. B-South RowlettRowlett

Questions about East College Station

Is East College Station a good place to live?

East College Station covers part of College Station, TX, home to about 3,300 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 7th of 39 areas we score in College Station. It does best on education levels and worst on errands and things to do.

How much does it cost to live in East College Station?

Median rent in East College Station is $1,360 a month, 14% higher than the College Station median. The median home is worth $440,000, 27% higher than the College Station median. A median home costs 3.8x the median household income, compared with 6.8x across College Station.

What schools serve East College Station?

The closest rated public schools are Southwood Valley Elementary (elementary, rated C), College Station Middle (middle, rated B) and A & M Cons High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 2 Census block groups in this part of College Station 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.