Neighborhood in College Station, Brazos County
Living in The Barracks Townhomes, College Station
36th of 39areas in College Station
Overall score 19 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
College Station overall: C
The Barracks Townhomes is a neighborhood in College Station, TX, home to about 5,700 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 36th of 39 areas we score in College Station. It does best on education levels and worst on home ownership.
- Pricey
- Lots of parks
- Cost of living scores low (16 of 100)
- Jobs and income scores low (13 of 100)
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.5 mi |
| Pharmacy | 1.8 mi |
| Park | under 0.1 mi |
| Cafe | 0.3 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.3 mi |
| Gym | 0.2 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 1.0 mi |
| Childcare | 0.7 mi |
| Library | 0.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 5,720
- Median rent
- $1,460
- Median home value
- $287,000
- Household income
- $32,200
- Average commute
- 21 min
- Homes owned
- 38%
What it's like to live in The Barracks Townhomes
The Barracks Townhomes is a neighborhood in College Station with about 5,700 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2006), a mix of owners and renters and 16% of households with children.
It grades D against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 36th of 39 areas in College Station, which grades C overall.
Pros of living in The Barracks Townhomes
- Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
- Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about under 0.1 miles away.
Cons of living in The Barracks Townhomes
- Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,460, 22% higher than the College Station median.
- Higher poverty. 48% of residents live below the poverty line, against 29% across College Station.
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes and winter storms as very high in this part of town.
The Barracks Townhomes report card
Each grade compares The Barracks Townhomes 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 $1,460, homes cost 8.9x income.
16 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade D-
Median household income $32,200, 2.4% unemployed.
13 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade B-
Nearby schools average 84 of 100 on the state rating.
64 of 100 vs TX areasSafety: no grade
No full year of crime data from local police.
No score vs TX areasErrands and things to do: grade C+
Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
51 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade C
Average commute 21 min, 14% work from home.
42 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade B
41% have a bachelor’s degree.
71 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade D+
13% of adults uninsured.
31 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade F
38% of homes owner-occupied.
7 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade D+
88% of homes have broadband.
30 of 100 vs TX areas
The Barracks Townhomes compared with College Station
Better than College Station
- Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 62%3 points lower than College Station (65%)
- Homes with broadband internet: 88%3 points higher than College Station (85%)
- Unemployment rate: 2.4%3 points lower than College Station (5.1%)
Worse than College Station
- People below the poverty line: 48%19 points higher than College Station (29%)
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 41%15 points lower than College Station (57%)
- Median household income: $32,20037% lower than College Station ($50,900)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- ARiver Bend ElementaryElementary, College Station ISD0.7 mi
- BCollege Station MiddleMiddle, College Station ISD1.2 mi
- BA & M Cons High SchoolHigh, College Station ISD1.3 mi
Cost of living in The Barracks Townhomes
Median rent in The Barracks Townhomes is $1,460 a month, 22% higher than the College Station median. A household would need about $58,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $287,000, 17% lower than the College Station median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,910 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | College Station | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent22% higher than College Station | $1,460 | $1,194 | $1,403 |
| Median home value17% lower than College Station | $287,000 | $346,700 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income31% higher than College Station | 8.9x | 6.8x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent3 points lower than College Station | 62% | 65% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them2 points higher than College Station | 38% | 35% | 63% |
| Vacant homes7 points higher than College Station | 17% | 10% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as College Station | 2006 | 1999 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $1,571
- Property tax
- $340
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,460
Based on a $287,000 home in The Barracks Townhomes, 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
| Measure | Here | College Station | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income37% lower than College Station | $32,200 | $50,900 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate3 points lower than College Station | 2.4% | 5.1% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line19 points higher than College Station | 48% | 29% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher15 points lower than College Station | 41% | 57% | 34% |
| Average commute21% higher than College Station | 21 min | 17 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home2 points higher than College Station | 14% | 12% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit9 points lower than College Station | 0% | 8.9% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than College Station | 88% | 85% | 91% |
Natural hazard risk
FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.
- River floodingLow
- HurricanesHigh
- TornadoesVery high
- HailHigh
- Heat wavesHigh
- WildfiresModerate
- Winter stormsVery high
- Strong windHigh
Who lives in The Barracks Townhomes
Race and ethnicity
Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.
Other neighborhoods in College Station
- 1A+Castle RockMedian rent $1,770
- 2ASpringbrookMedian rent $2,060
- 3AStone ForestMedian rent $3,080
- 4ACastlegate IIMedian rent $2,240
- 5ACastlegateMedian rent $2,160
- 6A-Pebble CreekMedian rent $3,080
- 7A-East College StationMedian rent $1,360
- 8B+EdelwiessMedian rent $1,240
Similar neighborhoods in other cities
Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.
- D+Gruene River PlaceNew Braunfels
- C-South LawnHouston
- D-East DeSotoDeSoto
Questions about The Barracks Townhomes
Is The Barracks Townhomes a good place to live?
The Barracks Townhomes is a neighborhood in College Station, TX, home to about 5,700 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 36th of 39 areas we score in College Station. It does best on education levels and worst on home ownership.
How much does it cost to live in The Barracks Townhomes?
Median rent in The Barracks Townhomes is $1,460 a month, 22% higher than the College Station median. The median home is worth $287,000, 17% lower than the College Station median. A median home costs 8.9x the median household income, compared with 6.8x across College Station.
What schools serve The Barracks Townhomes?
The closest rated public schools are River Bend Elementary (elementary, rated A), 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 The Barracks Townhomes 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.