2027 MNM LIVABILITY INDEX

Bryan

Texas (TX)

Best for: Households seeking Brazos Valley services with relatively modest home values

2027 CITY CLASSSmall City25,000–99,999 residents

Modern Livability72.7/ 100

AT A GLANCE

Everyday numbers

Population91,996

Median Home$227,800

Median Rent$1,195

Median Household Income$59,289

Cost of LivingRPP 91.0 (US=100; BEA 2024; metro area)

Average Commute18.5 min (ACS 2020-2024)

Unemployment5.0% (ACS 2020-2024; civilian labor force)

Metro AreaCollege Station-Bryan, TX

2027 MODERN LIVABILITY SCORECARD

How this city actually lives

Twelve dimensions capture both hard data and the everyday experience traditional lists tend to miss.

72.7overall

Housing & Financial Reality85.0

Housing burden, taxes, insurance, utilities and what local incomes actually buy.

Ease of Living90.0

Errands, commute friction, parking, services and the effort required for daily life.

Safety & Stability66.0

Personal, neighborhood, road and environmental stability.

Economic Opportunity66.0

Jobs, wages, career mobility, employer diversity and economic resilience.

Health & Wellness77.0

Healthcare access, activity, mental wellness, healthy food and environmental health.

Beauty & Sense of Place68.0

Scenery, architecture, trees, cleanliness, public realm and distinct sense of place.

Mobility & Congestion64.0

Traffic delay, commute reliability, walking, cycling and transit usefulness.

Nature & Escape74.0

Trails, water, mountains, parks, public lands and how easily residents can escape.

Diversity & Belonging76.0

Diversity, integration, accessibility, newcomer friendliness and community connection.

Climate & Environment54.0

Comfortable weather, air quality, severe weather and environmental exposure.

Community & Culture73.0

Restaurants, arts, events, third places, recreation and social life.

Infrastructure & Connectivity75.0

Broadband, utilities, airport, highways, transit and essential connectivity.

THE THINGS OLD-SCHOOL LISTS MISS

What daily life feels like

Traffic / CongestionACS average one-way commute: 18.5 minutes (2020-2024, excluding workers at home). Workplace location and departure time still determine individual travel. This is a commute measure, not a live traffic-delay index.

Weekend EscapeLake Bryan offers regional fishing, boating, hiking and cycling opportunities. Regional trips depend on travel time and seasonal conditions.

WalkabilityCitywide Walk Score 33/100 (directory checked October 2026). Many errands require a car; selected centers may be more walkable.

Airport AccessEasterwood Airport (CLL) is a regional air-travel option. Check the airport for current destinations; no drive-time estimate is assumed.

Outdoor AccessLake Bryan offers regional fishing, boating, hiking and cycling opportunities.

Healthcare AccessSt. Joseph Health Regional Hospital in Bryan provides a local or nearby hospital option. Check insurance networks, service availability and specialist access individually.

Air QualityAir quality changes by day and season. Check AirNow for local ozone and fine-particle conditions, particularly during heat or smoke events; no citywide annual AQI rating is assigned here.

Third Places / Social LifeBryan's parks and recreation facilities provide public gathering spaces. An established city with a traditional downtown, residential neighborhoods and a close connection to neighboring College Station. The mix of libraries, cafes and community activities varies by neighborhood.

EDITORIAL VIEW

More than a number

Trajectory: Growing: +0.9% population change from 2024 to 2025 (same Census vintage). This describes population only, not a forecast.

WHY IT STANDS OUT

Why we chose it

Bryan has 91,996 residents in the Census Bureau's July 1, 2025 estimate and is #380 in the incorporated-place population ranking used for this batch. The ACS 2020-2024 estimates report a median owner-occupied home value of $227,800, median monthly gross rent of $1,195, and median household income of $59,289. These are survey-period estimates, not current listings or asking rents. Lake Bryan offers regional fishing, boating, hiking and cycling opportunities. Livability scores are provisional editorial assessments for review, not official Census ratings.

REAL LIFE

What living here actually feels like

An established city with a traditional downtown, residential neighborhoods and a close connection to neighboring College Station.

STRENGTHS

Where it shines

Median home value below four times median household income; Relatively short average commute; Regional price level below the U.S. benchmark; Access to St. Joseph Health Regional Hospital in Bryan; Lake Bryan offers regional fishing, boating, hiking and cycling opportunities.

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