Bryan, Texas has a motto of “The Good Life, Texas Style,” and the city provides just that; a comfortable hometown feel with many amenities nearby. The city is bordered by College Station, home of Texas A&M University. “Bryan and College Station are sister cities. You can’t talk about one without talking about the other,” says Realtor Kristi Fox Satsky of Kristi Fox Real Estate Group, a lifelong Brazos Valley resident. The town of about 83,000 people started as a railroad town in the 1860s before becoming incorporated in 1871, named after one of the settlers. Location is everything in Bryan: it’s about 100 miles northwest of Houston, 100 miles east of Austin and 175 miles south of Dallas-Fort Worth. “We’re right in the middle of the Triangle. There are some big city amenities we don’t have: we don’t have a Louis Vuitton or a Nordstrom. But we also don’t have much traffic, and the crime rate is low. I love that I can get from one end of town to the other in 30 minutes,” Fox Satsky says.
North Garden Acres, located in Bryan, live "the good life, Texas Style".
Explore the vibrant historic downtown Bryan and find unique shops and restaurants.
Allen Forest locals enjoy the prime location between Bryan-College Station.
Bryan is a vibrant, growing community in the heart of the Brazos Valley.
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Home prices level off
The average price of a home in Bryan and College Park has leveled off in recent months following a sharp uptick during the COVID-19 pandemic. The average home price in Bryan and College Station in 2024 was $343,761, a 1% increase over the previous year, according to the Bryan-College Station Regional Association of Realtors. However, many homes in Bryan are priced under the median, typically between $150,000 and $350,000. Many of the homes in Bryan are traditional brick homes built around the 1980s, set in established neighborhoods. However, there are newer, contemporary homes as well as custom estates in neighborhoods like Miramont or Traditions that sell in the multi-millions. There is also a fair number of rental homes, townhomes, and condos around the city.
Contemporary homes are being built throughout Bryan.
Rows of newly built townhomes in Country Club Estates blend modern style with convenience.
Larger brick traditional homes can be found in Sul Ross.
Homes in Miramont typically range between $730,000 and $2.3 million.
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Out and about in Bryan
Dining, shopping and entertainment are plentiful in Bryan, especially in the city’s historic downtown district. “Downtown Bryan is an up-and-coming area. It’s a really big draw for people in their 20s and 30s, while College Station attracts a younger, college-aged crowd,” Fox Satsky says. Residents walking downtown will find restaurants, independent art galleries, and antique shops. Downtown is also home to several events throughout the year, including First Friday, which includes live music, local vendors and good food. The annual Downtown Bryan Street and Art Fair is where local artists can display their best work. The monthly event has live music for visitors to enjoy. In addition to the local restaurants and shops downtown, Bryan has several shopping centers along its main thoroughfares, with everything from grocery stores to retail options.
Bryan has various dining options including Billy's Bar & Grill.
Historic downtown Bryan has many unique shops like The Attic Antiques with unique finds.
First Friday in downtown Bryan attracts crowds from Escondido.
Get out with friends and Carney's Pub and Grill near Garden Acres for a night out.
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Greenspaces and the up-and-coming Travis Bryan Midtown Park
Bryan’s 51 parks give its residents plenty of options for a day outdoors, whether it’s a neighborhood pocket park or one of the larger municipal parks. The city also boasts over 40 miles of walking trails. “We have parks on just about every corner. It’s really important to the people here,” Fox Satsky says. The most recent addition is Travis Bryan Midtown Park, a 150-acre urban park with athletic fields, green space, trails, an indoor sports facility and BigShots Golf. There are also rural parks nearby, like Lick Creek, a beautiful natural area with trails and fishing located in College Station.
BigShots near Traditions Country Club offers fun golf practice and dining nearby.
North Garden Acres have close access to the Legends Event Center.
Youth sports leagues play at the Bryan Texas Legends Events Center near North Garden Acres.
Head over to Tanglewood Park and enjoy the evening with family near North Garden Acres.
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Bryan Independent School District and Texas A&M University
Students attend schools in the Bryan Independent School District, which holds a B rating from Niche. Bryan Collegiate High School is ranked the third-best school in Brazos County, with an A rating from Niche. Its graduation rate regularly tops 95%. For an alternative school, students and families might consider St. Joseph Catholic School, a private K-12 school that holds an A rating from Niche. “We’ve got great schools. We’ve got public, private, college prep and trade-focused schools. We can fit every need you can think of,” Fox Satsky says. Blinn College, a public junior college, has a campus in Bryan. The college has four campuses in the region and enrolls around 17,000 students every year. Of course, Bryan neighbors the historic Texas A&M University. Founded in 1876 as the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, the landmark university now houses about 70,000 students on its main campus, offering over 140 undergraduate and 270 graduate programs.
Cultivating young minds at James Earl Rudder High School, where education blooms.
Inquisitive minds blossom at St. Joseph Catholic School.
Texas A&M is just minutes from Bryan and is one of the top universities in Texas.
An alternative to Texas A&M, Bryan residents can attend Blinn College.
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Crime rates close to the national average
Bryan’s violent crime rate is roughly on par with the national average. According to FBI stats, in 2021, the city reported 335 violent crimes, a 28% decrease from the previous year. There were 1,560 property crimes reported in 2021, the lowest number reported since the FBI began tracking local crime statistics in 1985.
Getting around Bryan and College Station
Bryan is traversed by Texas State Highway 6 and Texas State Highway 21. The city is served by the Brazos Transit District, which offers residents fixed bus routes throughout Bryan. The nearest major airport is George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, which offers non-stop domestic and international flights. However, Easterwood Airport in neighboring College Station flies commercial service flights to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.
Major employers in Aggieland
Bryan and College Station are also increasingly known for their medical, tech, and science companies. Several major hospitals are in the area, including St. Joseph Health and Baylor Scott and White Medical Center in neighboring College Station. Reynolds and Reynolds, a software company, is also a major employer in the area.
The Baylor Scott and White Medical Center is a major employer near Bryan.
The software company, Reynolds and Reynolds is major employer and is near Bryan.
St. Joseph Health in Bryan employees many Bryan residents.
Texas A&M in College Station is one of the largest employers near Bryan.
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