College Station, Texas
College Station is a Texas city whose current Census footprint includes Brazos County. Start with the quick read below for what gives College Station its character, then the practical property-tax, insurance, district, and local-record checks worth making before you rely on a monthly estimate.
Place essentials
Official Census snapshot- Census place type
- City
- July 2025 population
- 127,472
- Change from 2020 base
- +5.8%
- Land area
- 51.2 sq. mi.
- County footprint
- Brazos County
Place type, county footprint, and land area use the Census Bureau's January 1, 2025 geography. Population uses Vintage 2025 estimates through July 1, 2025; change compares that estimate with the April 1, 2020 estimates base. Geography file | Population file
Official routes
Use the office for the parcel address; a mailing city is not always the governing city.
Local checks
- Brazos CAD account
- Flood zone (FEMA AE vs. X)
- Foundation inspection
- MUD/PID overlay
- School district (CSISD vs. Bryan ISD)
What buyers should know
Expansive clay soils are widespread across Brazos County — budget for a structural engineer inspection and ask sellers for any prior foundation repair disclosures before making an offer.
Flood exposure varies dramatically by neighborhood: some College Station addresses are in FEMA AE zones with mandatory flood insurance, while others nearby are in Zone X — always check the specific address on FEMA's Flood Map Service Center.
The resale market near Texas A&M is unusually stable given the university employment base, but properties marketed as student rentals may carry deferred maintenance — inspect thoroughly and factor in any needed upgrades for owner-occupancy.
Local character
Start with College Station itself
A few landmarks, stories, and everyday places that help give College Station its shape.
Nature park
Lick Creek Park is College Station's big nature park
Lick Creek Park gives College Station a 523-acre nature preserve with trails, birding, and rare native habitat.
Greenway trail
The Lick Creek Greenway links neighborhoods to the park
The Lick Creek Greenway gives south College Station a paved route from Westfield Park to Lick Creek Park, past homes and schools.
City park
Wolf Pen Creek is a trail and event park
Wolf Pen Creek Park mixes a creekside trail, disc golf, and a playground with an amphitheater built for big crowds.
Then zoom out to Brazos County
History
Downtown Bryan's National Register Historic District
Downtown Bryan was added to the National Register of Historic Places in February 2026. It is known for its railroad-era buildings and its unusual diamond-shaped street grid.
Property tax
How to file your homestead exemption in Brazos County
Filing a homestead exemption with Brazos CAD can lower your annual property tax bill if your home is your primary residence.
History
Texas A&M: Brazos County's land-grant university
Texas A&M University opened in College Station in 1876 on land donated by Brazos County residents. It was the first public college in Texas.
Nearby places
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Nearby counties
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Next steps for College Station
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Open comparison ->Estimate property tax
Use the official local rates and appraisal value for this parcel.
Open estimator ->Build a buyer timeline
Track homestead, appraisal notice, protest, and tax-bill dates.
Build timeline ->Read insurance guide
Check flood, windstorm, roof, deductibles, and coverage questions.
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