METRO PROFILE · SOUTH · MID-SIZE METRO
Moving to College Station, TX: the honest profile
A&M anchor, young and growing. Median home price runs about $311K with an effective property tax near 1.68% — roughly $5,225/yr on the median home.
Scorecard
| Dimension | College Station |
|---|
| Median home price | $311K |
| Effective property tax | 1.68% |
| Tax friendliness | 9/10 |
| Winter mildness | 8/10 |
| Summer comfort | 4/10 |
| Walkability | 4/10 |
| Outdoor access | 4/10 |
| Culture & food | 5/10 |
| Healthcare | 5/10 |
| Airport connectivity | 4/10 |
| Schools | 6/10 |
| Safety | 6/10 |
| Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk) | 9/10 |
| Growth trajectory | 9/10 |
Who it fits: tax-sensitive movers, buyers with room in the budget. Who should look elsewhere: frequent flyers.
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