Neighborhood in College Station, Brazos County

Living in Edelwiess, College Station

B+

8th of 39areas in College Station
Overall score 80 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
College Station overall: C

Edelwiess is a neighborhood in College Station, TX, home to about 3,100 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 8th of 39 areas we score in College Station. It does best on getting around and worst on errands and things to do.

  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • 67% of renters spend 30% or more of income on rent

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.1 mi
Pharmacy1.1 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.8 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.7 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library1.2 mi

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

Population
3,070
Median rent
$1,240
Median home value
$368,000
Household income
$116,100
Average commute
18 min
Homes owned
71%
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What it's like to live in Edelwiess

Edelwiess is a neighborhood in College Station with about 3,100 residents, homes built around 1997, mostly owner-occupied (71%) and 24% of households with children.

Our grade for Edelwiess is B+. That puts it 8th of 39 areas we grade in College Station, a city that gets a C overall.

Pros of living in Edelwiess

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $116,100, 128% higher than the College Station median.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Edelwiess

No clear weak spots in our data.

Edelwiess report card

Each grade compares Edelwiess 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 $1,240, homes cost 3.2x income.

    47 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B

    Median household income $116,100, 3.0% unemployed.

    68 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C+

    Nearby schools average 82 of 100 on the state rating.

    55 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.

    39 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A

    Average commute 18 min, 7.8% work from home.

    93 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A-

    69% have a bachelor’s degree.

    82 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C+

    11% of adults uninsured.

    53 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C

    71% of homes owner-occupied.

    42 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C

    93% of homes have broadband.

    47 of 100 vs TX areas

Edelwiess compared with College Station

Better than College Station

  • Median household income: $116,100128% higher than College Station ($50,900)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 71%36 points higher than College Station (35%)
  • Home value to income: 3.2x53% lower than College Station (6.8x)

Worse than College Station

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 67%3 points higher than College Station (65%)
  • Median rent: $1,2404% higher than College Station ($1,194)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 7.5%1 points lower than College Station (8.9%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BRock Prairie ElementaryElementary, College Station ISD0.1 mi
  • BCollege Station MiddleMiddle, College Station ISD0.4 mi
  • BA & M Cons High SchoolHigh, College Station ISD1.1 mi

Cost of living in Edelwiess

Median rent in Edelwiess is $1,240 a month, about the same as the College Station median. A household would need about $50,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $368,000, 6% higher than the College Station median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,531 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereCollege StationTexas
Median rent4% higher than College Station$1,240$1,194$1,403
Median home value6% higher than College Station$368,000$346,700$283,800
Home value to income53% lower than College Station3.2x6.8x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent3 points higher than College Station67%65%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them36 points higher than College Station71%35%63%
Vacant homes2 points lower than College Station8.5%10%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as College Station199719991992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,531
Mortgage payment
$2,014
Property tax
$517
Median rent, for comparison
$1,240

Based on a $368,000 home in Edelwiess, 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 income128% higher than College Station$116,100$50,900$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than College Station3.0%5.1%5.3%
People below the poverty line21 points lower than College Station8.0%29%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher13 points higher than College Station69%57%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as College Station18 min17 min27 min
Workers who work from home4 points lower than College Station7.8%12%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than College Station7.5%8.9%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet8 points higher than College Station93%85%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery low
  • HurricanesHigh
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailHigh
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Edelwiess

Under 1816%
18 to 3419%
35 to 6442%
65 and over24%
Race and ethnicity
White50%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Black3.8%
Asian32%
Other or more than one race3.4%

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. 9B+Dove CrossingMedian rent $1,610

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. BSouth AbileneAbilene
  2. B-Northwest WacoWaco
  3. A-South LubbockLubbock

Questions about Edelwiess

Is Edelwiess a good place to live?

Edelwiess is a neighborhood in College Station, TX, home to about 3,100 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 8th of 39 areas we score in College Station. It does best on getting around and worst on errands and things to do.

How much does it cost to live in Edelwiess?

Renters in Edelwiess pay a median of $1,240 a month, 4% higher than the College Station median. The median home is worth $368,000, 6% higher 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 Edelwiess?

The closest rated public schools are Rock Prairie Elementary (elementary, rated B), 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 is built from 2 Census block groups closest to the Edelwiess 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.