Town in Brazos County, part of the College Station metro

Living in Lake Bryan, TX

D

600th of 745Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people
Overall score 19 of 100
6th of 7 in the College Station area

Lake Bryan gets an overall grade of D and ranks 600th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on home ownership and schools, and trails on education levels and errands and things to do.

  • Pricey
  • Cost of living scores low (12 of 100)
  • Errands and things to do scores low (6 of 100)
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Where Lake Bryan is in Texas.
Population
2,165
Median rent
No data
Median home value
$267,1006% lower than Texas
Household income
$77,419Median
Average commute
22 minOne way
Violent crime
No dataNo full-year report

What it's like to live in Lake Bryan

Lake Bryan sits about 14 miles from downtown College Station, in the College Station-Bryan metro. About 2,165 people live here. It is small-town and rural in feel, with mostly newer homes (the median home was built in 2000).

The median age is 33.0, 41% of households have children, 91% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $77,419 a year (about the same as the Texas median).

Pros of living in Lake Bryan

  • Short commutes. The average trip to work takes 22 minutes, against 27 across Texas.

Cons of living in Lake Bryan

  • Errands mean a drive. Compared with similar Texas places, fewer homes here are within a mile of a grocery store, pharmacy, park or clinic.
  • Many adults uninsured. 29% of adults 18 to 64 have no health insurance, against 20% statewide.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes, tornadoes and hail as very high here.
  • Long, hot summers. Expect about 117 days a year at 90°F or hotter.

Who Lake Bryan suits

  • FamiliesA reasonable fit. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 44% for families.
  • Young professionalsNot the best fit: household income is about the same as the Texas median, with 3 restaurants and 0 cafes in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 5% for young professionals.
  • RetireesNot the best fit: 29% of working-age adults are uninsured. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 1% for retirees.
  • Remote workersNot the best fit: 89% of homes have broadband. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 4% for remote workers.
  • People on a budgetNot the best fit. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 5% for people on a budget.

Lake Bryan report card

Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Lake Bryan with other US towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. Schools, safety and errands compare it with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.

  • Cost of living: grade D-

    Homes cost 3.5x income.

    12 of 100 vs US towns

  • Jobs and income: grade C+

    Median household income $77,419, 4.3% unemployed.

    48 of 100 vs US towns

  • Schools: grade B

    Not enough data.

    70 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Safety: no grade

    No full year of crime data from local police.

    No score vs TX towns

  • Errands and things to do: grade F

    0 grocery stores, 3 restaurants, 1 park mapped in town.

    6 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Getting around: grade D+

    Average commute 22 min, 3.5% work from home.

    30 of 100 vs US towns

  • Education levels: grade F

    6.5% have a bachelor’s degree.

    1 of 100 vs US towns

  • Health: grade D-

    29% of adults uninsured.

    11 of 100 vs US towns

  • Home ownership: grade A+

    91% of homes owner-occupied.

    97 of 100 vs US towns

  • Internet access: grade C

    89% of homes have broadband.

    42 of 100 vs US towns

Where Lake Bryan stands out compared with Texas

Better than Texas

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 91%28 points higher than Texas (63%)
  • Vacant homes: 0%9 points lower than Texas (9.4%)
  • Average commute: 22 min16% lower than Texas (27 min)

Worse than Texas

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 100%48 points higher than Texas (52%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 6.5%27 points lower than Texas (34%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 29%10 points higher than Texas (20%)

Cost of living in Lake Bryan

HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $1,057 for a one-bedroom, $1,151 for a two-bedroom and $1,594 for a three-bedroom (fiscal year 2027). These figures include utilities and describe a modest unit, so newer apartments often ask for more.

The median home is worth $267,100, 6% lower than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $1,462 before tax, or $1,614 with property tax.

Texas has no state income tax, but it leans on property taxes instead, though they are lighter here than in much of the state. The median homeowner in Lake Bryan pays $1,827 a year, 57% lower than the Texas median of $4,232. Budget for it, along with homeowners insurance, which our numbers do not include.

Typical rent by apartment size

Fair market rent by bedroom count in Lake BryanStudio$1,0051 bedroom$1,0572 bedrooms$1,1513 bedrooms$1,5944 bedrooms$1,900
HUD fair market rent for FY2027, College Station-Bryan, TX MSA. This is what a typical, modest unit rents for, including utilities.
MeasureHereTexasUS
Median home value6% lower than Texas$267,100$283,800$332,700
Home value to income5% lower than Texas3.5x3.6x4.1x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent48 points higher than Texas100%52%51%
Median property tax per year57% lower than Texas$1,827$4,232$3,119
Homes owned by the people living in them28 points higher than Texas91%63%65%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas200019921980

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,614
Mortgage payment
$1,462
Property tax
$152

Based on a $267,100 home in Lake Bryan, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median paid locally, or the county median where the local figure is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Daily life in Lake Bryan

Everyday places mapped inside Lake Bryan, from Overture Maps. Well-known spots include Lake Bryan Park.

The average one-way commute is 22 minutes, 16% shorter than the Texas average. 3% of workers work from home. Fewer than 3% walk, bike or take transit to work, so plan on driving for almost everything.

Downtown College Station is about 14 miles away in a straight line. Many people who live in Lake Bryan work elsewhere in the metro, so test the drive at rush hour before you commit.

The median household income is $77,419, income per person is $22,234, unemployment is 4.3% and 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.

Grocery stores
0
Pharmacies
0
Restaurants
3
Cafes
0
Bars
1
Parks
1
Gyms
0
Hospitals and urgent care
0
Childcare
0
Libraries
0

Jobs, income and education

MeasureHereTexasUS
Median household incomeAbout the same as Texas$77,419$78,476$80,734
Income per person45% lower than Texas$22,234$40,752$44,673
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Texas4.3%5.3%5.2%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as Texas13%14%12%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher27 points lower than Texas6.5%34%36%
Adults with a high school diploma or higher36 points lower than Texas50%86%90%
Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance10 points higher than Texas29%20%11%
Homes with broadband internet3 points lower than Texas89%91%91%

Getting to work

MeasureHereTexasUS
Average commute16% lower than Texas22 min27 min26 min
Workers who work from home11 points lower than Texas3.5%14%15%
Workers who work from home3.5%
Workers who take transit0%
Workers who walk0%
Workers who bike0%

Who lives in Lake Bryan

Under 1833%
18 to 3419%
35 to 6435%
65 and over13%

Median age 33.0 years. 41% of households have children.

Race and ethnicity
White27%
Hispanic or Latino66%
Black0%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race7.0%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Weather in Lake Bryan

Lake Bryan has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 95°F and January lows about 41°F. There are about 117 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 42 inches of rain a year.

Average monthly high and low temperatures in Lake Bryan40°60°80°100°62J66F72M79A86M92J95J97A91S82O71N63DRain

Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from College Stn, 11 mi away. Orange months average 90°F or more.

Natural hazard risk

FEMA's National Risk Index says river flooding risk is moderate, hurricane risk is very high, tornado risk is very high and hail risk is very high. Even in lower-risk areas, check the FEMA flood map for the exact address before you buy.

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windVery high

Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025, Census tract level averaged for the city. Check the FEMA flood map for any address before you buy.

Places near Lake Bryan

Nearby, Bryan gets a D+, Hearne gets a D- and College Station gets a C. Each is graded against Texas places of its own size, so a small town and a big city can both earn an A.

  1. D+BryanCity, 87,939 people9 mi
  2. D-HearneTown, 4,555 people13 mi
  3. CCollege StationCity, 124,570 people13 mi
  4. C+CaldwellTown, 4,394 people18 mi
  5. BFranklinTown, 1,530 people21 mi
  6. CSomervilleTown, 1,126 people26 mi

Lake Bryan in the College Station area

How it ranks among 7 places in the metro.

  1. 1BFranklin1,530 people32 mito downtown
  2. 2C+Caldwell4,394 people24 mito downtown
  3. 3CCollege Station124,570 people0 mito downtown
  4. 4CSomerville1,126 people22 mito downtown
  5. 5D+Bryan87,939 people7 mito downtown
  6. 6DLake Bryan2,165 people14 mito downtown
  7. 7D-Hearne4,555 people27 mito downtown

Living in Lake Bryan: common questions

Is Lake Bryan, TX a good place to live?

Lake Bryan gets an overall grade of D and ranks 600th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on home ownership and schools, and trails on education levels and errands and things to do.

How much does it cost to live in Lake Bryan?

The median home is worth $267,100, 6% lower than the Texas median. A median home costs 3.5x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Texas. With 20% down at a 7.28% rate, the monthly payment on a median home is about $1,614, including property tax.

Does Lake Bryan flood?

FEMA rates river flooding risk in Lake Bryan as moderate, and coastal flooding as not rated. Hazards rated high or very high here: hurricanes, tornadoes, heat waves, hail, wildfires, winter storms and strong wind. Always check the flood map for a specific address before you buy.

What is the weather like in Lake Bryan?

Summers in Lake Bryan peak at about 95°F in July, and January nights fall to about 41°F. Expect around 117 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 42 inches of rain.

How long is the commute in Lake Bryan?

The average one-way commute is 22 min, 16% lower than the Texas average. About 3.5% of workers work from home. It is about 14 miles from downtown College Station.

Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year and 2025 population estimates, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings, FBI Crime Data Explorer, FEMA National Risk Index, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, Overture Maps. Updated 2026-10-04. How we grade.