Neighborhood in College Station, Brazos County
Living in The Rail Apartments, College Station
18th of 39areas in College Station
Overall score 46 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
College Station overall: C
The Rail Apartments is a neighborhood in College Station, TX, home to about 1,700 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 18th of 39 areas we score in College Station. It does best on getting around and worst on home ownership.
- Errands close by
- Short commutes
- Lots of parks
- Health scores low (4 of 100)
- Home ownership scores low (3 of 100)
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.5 mi |
| Pharmacy | 0.7 mi |
| Park | 0.1 mi |
| Cafe | 0.3 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.2 mi |
| Gym | 0.3 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 0.5 mi |
| Childcare | 0.2 mi |
| Library | 1.4 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 1,680
- Median rent
- $960
- Median home value
- No data
- Household income
- $35,200
- Average commute
- 16 min
- Homes owned
- 0%
What it's like to live in The Rail Apartments
The Rail Apartments is a neighborhood in College Station with about 1,700 residents, homes built around 1987, mostly rented (100% of homes) and 24% of households with children.
It grades C against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 18th of 39 areas in College Station, which grades C overall.
Pros of living in The Rail Apartments
- Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $960, 20% lower than the College Station median.
- 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 0.1 miles away.
Cons of living in The Rail Apartments
- Higher poverty. 41% 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 Rail Apartments report card
Each grade compares The Rail Apartments 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 $960.
70 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade D
Median household income $35,200, 0% unemployed.
24 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade C-
Nearby schools average 77 of 100 on the state rating.
33 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 A
Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
92 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade A
Average commute 16 min, 5.0% work from home.
93 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade D+
30% have a bachelor’s degree.
24 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade F
22% of adults uninsured.
4 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade F
0% of homes owner-occupied.
3 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade F
68% of homes have broadband.
4 of 100 vs TX areas
The Rail Apartments compared with College Station
Better than College Station
- Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 49%16 points lower than College Station (65%)
- Median rent: $96020% lower than College Station ($1,194)
- Unemployment rate: 0%5 points lower than College Station (5.1%)
Worse than College Station
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 0%35 points lower than College Station (35%)
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 30%27 points lower than College Station (57%)
- Homes with broadband internet: 68%17 points lower than College Station (85%)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- DCollege Hills ElementaryElementary, College Station ISD0.3 mi
- BA & M Consolidated MiddleMiddle, College Station ISD1 mi
- BA & M Cons High SchoolHigh, College Station ISD2.1 mi
Cost of living in The Rail Apartments
Median rent in The Rail Apartments is $960 a month, 20% lower than the College Station median. A household would need about $38,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
| Measure | Here | College Station | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent20% lower than College Station | $960 | $1,194 | $1,403 |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent16 points lower than College Station | 49% | 65% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them35 points lower than College Station | 0% | 35% | 63% |
| Vacant homes4 points higher than College Station | 15% | 10% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as College Station | 1987 | 1999 | 1992 |
Work, income and getting around
| Measure | Here | College Station | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income31% lower than College Station | $35,200 | $50,900 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate5 points lower than College Station | 0% | 5.1% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line12 points higher than College Station | 41% | 29% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher27 points lower than College Station | 30% | 57% | 34% |
| Average commute7% lower than College Station | 16 min | 17 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home7 points lower than College Station | 5.0% | 12% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit4 points lower than College Station | 5.0% | 8.9% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet17 points lower than College Station | 68% | 85% | 91% |
Natural hazard risk
FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.
- River floodingLow
- HurricanesHigh
- TornadoesVery high
- HailHigh
- Heat wavesHigh
- WildfiresLow
- Winter stormsVery high
- Strong windHigh
Who lives in The Rail Apartments
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.
- C+Normandy ParkEl Paso
- COld TownBeaumont
- C-Millview WestSan Marcos
Questions about The Rail Apartments
Is The Rail Apartments a good place to live?
The Rail Apartments is a neighborhood in College Station, TX, home to about 1,700 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 18th of 39 areas we score in College Station. It does best on getting around and worst on home ownership.
How much does it cost to live in The Rail Apartments?
Median rent in The Rail Apartments is $960 a month, 20% lower than the College Station median.
What schools serve The Rail Apartments?
The closest rated public schools are College Hills Elementary (elementary, rated D), A & M Consolidated 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 1 Census block group closest to the The Rail Apartments 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.