Neighborhood in College Station, Brazos County

Living in Edelwiess Gartens, College Station

C

20th of 39areas in College Station
Overall score 44 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
College Station overall: C

Edelwiess Gartens is a neighborhood in College Station, TX, home to about 2,300 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 20th of 39 areas we score in College Station. It does best on internet access and worst on cost of living.

  • Pricey
  • Well connected
  • Lots of parks
  • Cost of living scores low (15 of 100)
  • 71% of renters spend 30% or more of income on rent

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.4 mi
Pharmacy0.9 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe1.2 mi
Restaurant0.6 mi
Gym0.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.2 mi
Childcare1.3 mi
Library2.4 mi

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

Population
2,260
Median rent
$2,000
Median home value
$308,000
Household income
$69,600
Average commute
21 min
Homes owned
69%
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What it's like to live in Edelwiess Gartens

Edelwiess Gartens is a neighborhood in College Station with about 2,300 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2006), mostly owner-occupied (69%) and 63% of households with children.

It grades C against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 20th of 39 areas in College Station, which grades C overall.

Pros of living in Edelwiess Gartens

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $69,600, 37% higher than the College Station median.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Edelwiess Gartens

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,000, 68% higher than the College Station median.

Edelwiess Gartens report card

Each grade compares Edelwiess Gartens with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade D-

    Median rent $2,000, homes cost 4.4x income.

    15 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C-

    Median household income $69,600, 6.6% unemployed.

    34 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B-

    Nearby schools average 82 of 100 on the state rating.

    57 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 C-

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    34 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C

    Average commute 21 min, 6.7% work from home.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B+

    50% have a bachelor’s degree.

    73 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B-

    10% of adults uninsured.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B-

    69% of homes owner-occupied.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Edelwiess Gartens compared with College Station

Better than College Station

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 69%34 points higher than College Station (35%)
  • People below the poverty line: 8.7%21 points lower than College Station (29%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 100%15 points higher than College Station (85%)

Worse than College Station

  • Median rent: $2,00068% higher than College Station ($1,194)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0%9 points lower than College Station (8.9%)
  • Average commute: 21 min22% higher than College Station (17 min)

Closest public schools

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

  • BCreek View ElementaryElementary, College Station ISD0.5 mi
  • CCypress Grove IntermediateMiddle, College Station ISD0.6 mi
  • BCollege Station High SchoolHigh, College Station ISD0.3 mi

Cost of living in Edelwiess Gartens

Median rent in Edelwiess Gartens is $2,000 a month, 68% higher than the College Station median. A household would need about $80,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $308,000, 11% lower than the College Station median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,144 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereCollege StationTexas
Median rent68% higher than College Station$2,000$1,194$1,403
Median home value11% lower than College Station$308,000$346,700$283,800
Home value to income35% lower than College Station4.4x6.8x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent6 points higher than College Station71%65%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them34 points higher than College Station69%35%63%
Vacant homes6 points lower than College Station4.0%10%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as College Station200619991992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,144
Mortgage payment
$1,686
Property tax
$458
Median rent, for comparison
$2,000

Based on a $308,000 home in Edelwiess Gartens, 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 income37% higher than College Station$69,600$50,900$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points higher than College Station6.6%5.1%5.3%
People below the poverty line21 points lower than College Station8.7%29%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher7 points lower than College Station50%57%34%
Average commute22% higher than College Station21 min17 min27 min
Workers who work from home6 points lower than College Station6.7%12%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit9 points lower than College Station0%8.9%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet15 points higher than College Station100%85%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery low
  • HurricanesHigh
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailModerate
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Edelwiess Gartens

Under 1843%
18 to 3423%
35 to 6431%
65 and over3.6%
Race and ethnicity
White71%
Hispanic or Latino3.6%
Black7.7%
Asian10%
Other or more than one race7.2%

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. 7A-East College StationMedian rent $1,360
  8. 8B+EdelwiessMedian rent $1,240

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. C+Northwest ConroeConroe
  2. BRockwall DownesRockwall
  3. B-Callan VillageWaco

Questions about Edelwiess Gartens

Is Edelwiess Gartens a good place to live?

Edelwiess Gartens is a neighborhood in College Station, TX, home to about 2,300 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 20th of 39 areas we score in College Station. It does best on internet access and worst on cost of living.

How much does it cost to live in Edelwiess Gartens?

Median rent in Edelwiess Gartens is $2,000 a month, 68% higher than the College Station median. The median home is worth $308,000, 11% lower than the College Station median. A median home costs 4.4x the median household income, compared with 6.8x across College Station.

What schools serve Edelwiess Gartens?

The closest rated public schools are Creek View Elementary (elementary, rated B), 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 Edelwiess Gartens 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.