Neighborhood in College Station, Brazos County

Living in Stone Forest, College Station

A

3rd of 39areas in College Station
Overall score 93 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
College Station overall: C

Stone Forest is a neighborhood in College Station, TX, home to about 2,500 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 39 areas we score in College Station. It does best on jobs and income and worst on cost of living.

  • Short commutes
  • Hurricane risk is very high
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.2 mi
Pharmacy1.0 mi
Park0.6 mi
Cafe1.0 mi
Restaurant0.8 mi
Gym1.0 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.0 mi
Childcare1.3 mi
Library1.3 mi

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

Population
2,460
Median rent
$3,080
Median home value
$459,000
Household income
$182,900
Average commute
15 min
Homes owned
98%
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What it's like to live in Stone Forest

Stone Forest is a neighborhood in College Station with about 2,500 residents, homes built around 1999, mostly owner-occupied (98%) and 40% of households with children.

Our grade for Stone Forest is A. That puts it 3rd of 39 areas we grade in College Station, a city that gets a C overall.

Pros of living in Stone Forest

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $182,900, 259% higher than the College Station median.

Cons of living in Stone Forest

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $3,080, 158% higher than the College Station median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes, tornadoes and hail as very high in this part of town.

Stone Forest report card

Each grade compares Stone Forest 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 $3,080, homes cost 2.5x income.

    37 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A+

    Median household income $182,900, 0% unemployed.

    99 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

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B

    Average commute 15 min, 14% work from home.

    68 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A

    77% have a bachelor’s degree.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A

    5.8% of adults uninsured.

    94 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A+

    98% of homes owner-occupied.

    97 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C+

    94% of homes have broadband.

    53 of 100 vs TX areas

Stone Forest compared with College Station

Better than College Station

  • Median household income: $182,900259% higher than College Station ($50,900)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 98%63 points higher than College Station (35%)
  • People below the poverty line: 1.4%28 points lower than College Station (29%)

Worse than College Station

  • Median rent: $3,080158% higher than College Station ($1,194)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0%9 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.

  • BPebble Creek ElementaryElementary, College Station ISD0.7 mi
  • CCypress Grove IntermediateMiddle, College Station ISD2.9 mi
  • BCollege Station High SchoolHigh, College Station ISD2.7 mi

Cost of living in Stone Forest

Median rent in Stone Forest is $3,080 a month, 158% higher than the College Station median. A household would need about $123,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $459,000, 32% higher than the College Station median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,246 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereCollege StationTexas
Median rent158% higher than College Station$3,080$1,194$1,403
Median home value32% higher than College Station$459,000$346,700$283,800
Home value to income63% lower than College Station2.5x6.8x3.6x
Homes owned by the people living in them63 points higher than College Station98%35%63%
Vacant homes10 points lower than College Station0%10%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as College Station199919991992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,246
Mortgage payment
$2,512
Property tax
$734
Median rent, for comparison
$3,080

Based on a $459,000 home in Stone Forest, 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 income259% higher than College Station$182,900$50,900$78,476
Unemployment rate5 points lower than College Station0%5.1%5.3%
People below the poverty line28 points lower than College Station1.4%29%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher21 points higher than College Station77%57%34%
Average commute16% lower than College Station15 min17 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points higher than College Station14%12%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit9 points lower than College Station0%8.9%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet9 points higher than College Station94%85%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingHigh
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windHigh

Who lives in Stone Forest

Under 1824%
18 to 346.9%
35 to 6442%
65 and over26%
Race and ethnicity
White67%
Hispanic or Latino7.6%
Black2.7%
Asian20%
Other or more than one race2.4%

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. 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. ADeer HollowSan Antonio
  2. ACat MountainAustin
  3. AThe T'sFrisco

Questions about Stone Forest

Is Stone Forest a good place to live?

Stone Forest is a neighborhood in College Station, TX, home to about 2,500 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 39 areas we score in College Station. It does best on jobs and income and worst on cost of living.

How much does it cost to live in Stone Forest?

Renters in Stone Forest pay a median of $3,080 a month, 158% higher than the College Station median. The median home is worth $459,000, 32% higher than the College Station median. A median home costs 2.5x the median household income, compared with 6.8x across College Station.

What schools serve Stone Forest?

The closest rated public schools are Pebble Creek 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 Stone Forest 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.