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College station, TX — ZIP 77840

Population: 54,864 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 77840 (College station, TX) is $291,750 — up 2.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $377,450 after a median 18.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,103/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, coldwave, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$291,750

Median home value

+2.7%

1-year change

18.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$291,750
1-year appreciation
+2.7%
3-year appreciation
+6.2%
5-year appreciation
+29.3%
10-year appreciation
+50.6%
All-time peak (2026-06)
$292,094
House Price Index (state)
440.1 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$377,450
Median list price
$442,500
Median price per sqft
$206
1-year sale-price change
+16.1%
Median days on market
18.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
46
For-sale inventory
227
Sale-to-list ratio
90.5%
Active listings
73
1-year forecast
+0.1%
Days to pending
80 days
New listings (monthly)
47

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,103/mo
1-year rent change
+2.9%
Studio fair-market rent
$828/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,035/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,261/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,640/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,892/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
8
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
3
High schools
3
Charter schools
2
School districts serving the area
INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP OF TEXAS (ILTEXAS), COLLEGE STATION ISD
Schools include
ILTEXAS COLLEGE STATION MIDDLE, ILTEXAS AGGIELAND H S, A & M CONS H S, COLLEGE HILLS EL, SOUTH KNOLL EL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, coldWave, iceStorm, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 60% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
34.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
44.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
39
Days with Good air quality
233
Days with Moderate air quality
115
Highest AQI recorded (year)
79

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
37,628
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
26,045

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
24
Nearest airport
Easterwood Field (CLL) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Easterwood Field (CLL) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
CHI ST JOSEPH HEALTH REGIONAL HOSPITAL, PHYSICIANS CENTRE,THE, BURLESON ST JOSEPH HEALTH CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-518 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,990
Housing built before 1970
10.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
33.9%
Median annual property tax
$3,655
Mean commute to work
14 min
Households with broadband internet
66.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
80,770
Average weekly wage
$996
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,378

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 77840State medianUS median
Median home value$291,750$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$377,450$285,000$325,000
Median days on market19 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$1,103/mo$1,580/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,655$2,390$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 77840?
$291,750.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 77840?
$377,450.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 77840?
Median days on market: 18.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 77840?
Typical rent: $1,103/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 77840?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, coldWave, iceStorm, strongWind, tornado.
Is ZIP 77840 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 77840?
Risk to homes is higher than 60% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 77840?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 77840?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 77840?
8 schools (2 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 77840 walkable?
Walkability index: 9.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 77840?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 77840?
Regional Price Parity: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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