Neighborhood in College Station, Brazos County

Living in The Trails at Wolf Pen, College Station

C+

14th of 39areas in College Station
Overall score 55 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
College Station overall: C

The Trails at Wolf Pen is a neighborhood in College Station, TX, home to about 3,700 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 14th of 39 areas we score in College Station. It does best on getting around and worst on internet access.

  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • 71% of renters spend 30% or more of income on rent

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.9 mi
Pharmacy1.1 mi
Park0.1 mi
Cafe1.1 mi
Restaurant0.5 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.9 mi
Childcare1.2 mi
Library1.8 mi

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

Population
3,660
Median rent
$1,460
Median home value
$333,000
Household income
$88,000
Average commute
18 min
Homes owned
44%
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What it's like to live in The Trails at Wolf Pen

The Trails at Wolf Pen is a neighborhood in College Station with about 3,700 residents, homes built around 1992, a mix of owners and renters and 25% of households with children.

It grades C+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 14th of 39 areas in College Station, which grades C overall.

Pros of living in The Trails at Wolf Pen

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $88,000, 73% higher than the College Station median.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in The Trails at Wolf Pen

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,460, 22% higher than the College Station median.

The Trails at Wolf Pen report card

Each grade compares The Trails at Wolf Pen 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 3.8x income.

    31 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C

    Median household income $88,000, 2.1% unemployed.

    46 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C-

    Nearby schools average 77 of 100 on the state rating.

    33 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, 17% work from home.

    92 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B

    52% have a bachelor’s degree.

    71 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B-

    10% of adults uninsured.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C

    44% of homes owner-occupied.

    40 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D

    84% of homes have broadband.

    21 of 100 vs TX areas

The Trails at Wolf Pen compared with College Station

Better than College Station

  • Median household income: $88,00073% higher than College Station ($50,900)
  • Home value to income: 3.8x44% lower than College Station (6.8x)
  • People below the poverty line: 19%10 points lower than College Station (29%)

Worse than College Station

  • Median rent: $1,46022% higher than College Station ($1,194)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 71%6 points higher than College Station (65%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 52%4 points lower than College Station (57%)

Closest public schools

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

  • DCollege Hills ElementaryElementary, College Station ISD1.8 mi
  • BA & M Consolidated MiddleMiddle, College Station ISD2.4 mi
  • BA & M Cons High SchoolHigh, College Station ISD2.6 mi

Cost of living in The Trails at Wolf Pen

Median rent in The Trails at Wolf Pen 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 $333,000, about the same as the College Station median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,328 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereCollege StationTexas
Median rent22% higher than College Station$1,460$1,194$1,403
Median home value4% lower than College Station$333,000$346,700$283,800
Home value to income44% lower than College Station3.8x6.8x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent6 points higher than College Station71%65%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them9 points higher than College Station44%35%63%
Vacant homes7 points lower than College Station2.8%10%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as College Station199219991992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,328
Mortgage payment
$1,823
Property tax
$505
Median rent, for comparison
$1,460

Based on a $333,000 home in The Trails at Wolf Pen, 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 income73% higher than College Station$88,000$50,900$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points lower than College Station2.1%5.1%5.3%
People below the poverty line10 points lower than College Station19%29%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher4 points lower than College Station52%57%34%
Average commute5% higher than College Station18 min17 min27 min
Workers who work from home5 points higher than College Station17%12%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit3 points lower than College Station6.2%8.9%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as College Station84%85%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesHigh
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailHigh
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windHigh

Who lives in The Trails at Wolf Pen

Under 1817%
18 to 3437%
35 to 6436%
65 and over10%
Race and ethnicity
White65%
Hispanic or Latino15%
Black6.5%
Asian11%
Other or more than one race3.3%

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. BNorth BeltonBelton
  2. BSouth Woodland HillsHouston
  3. CCalder HighlandsBeaumont

Questions about The Trails at Wolf Pen

Is The Trails at Wolf Pen a good place to live?

The Trails at Wolf Pen is a neighborhood in College Station, TX, home to about 3,700 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 14th of 39 areas we score in College Station. It does best on getting around and worst on internet access.

How much does it cost to live in The Trails at Wolf Pen?

Median rent in The Trails at Wolf Pen is $1,460 a month, 22% higher than the College Station median. The median home is worth $333,000, 4% lower than the College Station median. A median home costs 3.8x the median household income, compared with 6.8x across College Station.

What schools serve The Trails at Wolf Pen?

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 2 Census block groups closest to the The Trails at Wolf Pen 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.