Living in Bryan, TX
Bryan is the 380th-largest city in the US, home to about 92,000 people in 2025. It is growing fast: up 9.6% since 2020. Prices across the metro area run below the national average (91.0 on an index where the US is 100).
- Population, 2025
- 91,996+9.6% since 2020
- Median home value
- $227,8003.8 years of median income
- Median rent
- $1,195/morent plus utilities
- Household income
- $59,289median, per year
- Price level
- 91.0US average = 100
- January / July highs
- 62° / 95°lows 41° / 75°
- Average commute
- 19 min8% work from home
- State income tax
- Noneon wages
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County: Brazos County
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Elevation: about 374 ft
Metro area: College Station-Bryan, TX
Cost of living in Bryan
The median home in Bryan is worth $227,800 and the median household earns $59,289 a year, so a typical home costs about 3.8 years of income. Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,195 a month, about 24% of the median household's income. BEA puts overall prices in the College Station-Bryan, TX metro area at 91.0, with housing at 75.1 and goods at 93.8 (US = 100). In practice, a $75,000 salary in an average-priced place stretches about as far as $68,200 here. Texas has no state income tax on wages. The average combined state and local sales tax in Texas is 8.2%.
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Bryan weather
Average highs run from 62°F in January to 95°F in July, and January nights average 41°F. It gets 42 inches of rain and melted snow a year. Expect about 117 days a year at 90°F or hotter. The most comfortable months are February to April and November to December.
Month-by-month weather and the best time to visit Bryan
People and work
The median resident is 32.0 years old, and 30% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 51% of households own their home. The average one-way commute is 18 minutes; 8% of workers work from home.
- Median age
- 32.059th youngest of 546
- Bachelor's or higher
- 30%adults 25+
- Homeowners
- 51%of households
- People per sq mile
- 1,66255.4 sq mi of land
- Take transit to work
- 1%1% walk, 0.6% bike
- Unemployment
- 5%2020-2024 average
- Poverty rate
- 23%of residents
- Typical home built
- 1991median year
Who moves to Bryan, and where people go
From farther away, newcomers most often come from San Antonio (Bexar County), Fort Worth (Tarrant County) and Dallas (Dallas County). People who leave for somewhere more than 100 miles away most often head to Dallas (Dallas County), Fort Worth (Tarrant County) and San Antonio (Bexar County). See the map and full lists
IRS county-to-county migration, 2022 to 2023 tax years. Where Americans are moving.
Natural hazards, home prices and air quality
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
FEMA rating for Brazos County, scored against every US county. Biggest risks: lightning, tornado, winter weather, strong wind.
Home prices
-2.2% in a year
Up 42% over five years. FHFA house price index for the College Station-Bryan, TX area, 2026 Q2.
Air quality, 2025
69% good days
0 days unhealthy at least for sensitive groups. EPA daily air quality index for the College Station-Bryan, TX area (340 days measured).
FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025) combines expected losses from 18 natural hazards with how vulnerable and resilient the community is. It describes the county, not your street; check flood maps for a specific address at FEMA's Flood Map Service Center.
Pros and cons of living in Bryan
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Pros
- Data Everyday prices in the metro run 9% below the US average (BEA).
- Data Texas has no state income tax on wages.
- Data Winters are warm, with January highs around 62°F.
- Data Commutes are short: 18 minutes each way on average.
- Data The city is growing fast (+9.6% since 2020), a sign of jobs and new housing.
Cons
- Data Summers are long and hot: about 117 days a year reach 90°F.
- Data Poverty is high: 23% of residents live below the poverty line.
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Cities near Bryan
| City | Distance | Population | Home value | Price level | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Station, TX | 3 mi | 127,472 | $346,700 | 91.0 | Compare |
| The Woodlands, TX | 62 mi | 121,002 | $511,700 | 98.6 | Compare |
| Conroe, TX | 64 mi | 119,564 | $309,600 | 98.6 | Compare |
| Temple, TX | 65 mi | 98,412 | $239,000 | 91.1 | Compare |
| Round Rock, TX | 73 mi | 141,282 | $418,600 | 98.1 | Compare |
| Waco, TX | 77 mi | 147,788 | $221,700 | 92.6 | Compare |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bryan a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. The numbers show prices below the national average, homes that cost under four years of median income, a growing population, no state income tax on wages, short commutes; the trade-offs are 117 days a year at 90°F or hotter. Compare Bryan side by side with another city to see how it stacks up for you.
What is the population of Bryan?
The Census Bureau estimates Bryan had 91,996 residents on July 1, 2025, compared with 83,976 in April 2020 (+9.6%).
How much do you need to earn to live in Bryan?
Using BEA price levels, a $75,000 salary in an average-priced US city buys about the same as $68,200 in the Bryan area. The median household here earns $59,289.
When is the best time to visit Bryan?
By the 1991-2020 climate normals, February to April and November to December are the most comfortable months. July averages 95°F and January 62°F for daytime highs.
What county is Bryan in?
Bryan is in Brazos County, Texas. Source: Census Bureau 2020 geography.
What time zone is Bryan in?
Bryan is on Central Time (UTC-6, or UTC-5 during daylight saving time from March to November).
What is the elevation of Bryan?
About 374 feet above sea level at the city center. Elevation varies across the city.
Does Texas have a state income tax?
No. Texas does not tax wage income.
Sources
Population: Census Bureau Vintage 2025 estimates (July 1, 2025). Income, housing, education and commuting: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for the city of Bryan. Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 for the College Station-Bryan, TX metro area. Weather: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, College Stn, TX station. Taxes: Tax Foundation 2026. How we get our numbers.