salaryRent is lower than in 63% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.6 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 18.5 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $56,320 a year. That is $27 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Texas cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Texas. It is number 197 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Bryan?
Share of households by yearly income. 19.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Bryan
| Size | Bryan | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,044 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,065 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,178 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,693 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,995 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Bryan overall?
Everyday prices in the College Station-Bryan metro area are 9% below the U.S. average (index 91.0, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Bryan
Life in Bryan
What jobs pay in Bryan
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $136,310 | 12.4% |
| Lawyer | $134,800 | 12.5% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $126,210 | 13.4% |
| Software Developer | $101,910 | 16.6% |
| Dental Hygienist | $96,260 | 17.6% |
| Operations Manager | $87,910 | 19.2% |
| Registered Nurse | $83,090 | 20.3% |
| Civil Engineer | $82,020 | 20.6% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $81,580 | 20.7% |
| Police Officer | $76,570 | 22.1% |
| Accountant | $71,810 | 23.5% |
| Market Research Analyst | $61,620 | 27.4% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $60,020 | 28.2% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $57,870 | 29.2% |
| Plumber | $49,780 | 33.9% |
| Truck Driver | $49,540 | 34.1% |
| HVAC Technician | $48,530 | 34.8% |
| Electrician | $48,410 | 34.9% |
| Carpenter | $46,970 | 36.0% |
| Medical Assistant | $37,850 | 44.6% |
| Customer Service Representative | $37,190 | 45.4% |
| Nursing Assistant | $35,610 | 47.4% |
| Warehouse Worker | $35,350 | 47.8% |
| Restaurant Cook | $32,630 | 51.8% |
| Retail Salesperson | $28,800 | 58.7% |
| Cashier | $28,600 | 59.1% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,800 | 74.1% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bryan?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $173 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $227,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $22,780 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bryan, TX?
Renting in Bryan costs a median of about $1,408 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Bryan?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $56,320 a year, or $27 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Bryan cheap or expensive?
Bryan is rated OK: rent takes 26.4% of the typical household income of $63,943. It ranks 197th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Bryan?
The median homeowner in Bryan pays $3,479 a year in property taxes, about 1.53% of the median home value.
Is Bryan more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 9% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Bryan?
The median home value in Bryan is $227,800, about 3.6 times the typical yearly household income.
87,939 people live in Bryan. Numbers are typical (middle) values.