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TOP 10 EMPLOYERS IN BRAZOS COUNTY IN 2017

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·       Blinn College

·       Bryan ISD

·       CHI St. Joseph’s Regional Hospital

·       College Station ISD

·       HEB Grocery

·       Reynolds & Reynolds

·       Sanderson Farms

·       TX A&M Health Science Center

·       TX A&M University

·       Walmart/Sam’s Club

 

The College Station-Bryan MSA is #1 in Texas for the number of movers as a percentage of population, #2 in Texas for movers from abroad as a percentage of population and 29% of the population moved annually between 2011-2015. 1

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SOURCE:  1“ALL THE RIGHT MOVES,” TIERRA GRANDE, JANUARY 2018 - TEXAS A&M REAL ESTATE CENTER

 

 

TOURISM

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Visitors can experience a variety of enjoyable activities. College Station is home of Texas A&M University, the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum, and several unique entertainment districts and venues, including Northgate and Wolf Pen Creek. Since much of the area’s tourism revolves around Texas A&M, the majority of College Station’s hotels are located along University Drive and Texas Avenue. 78% of hotel room nights were occupied in 2017. 2

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SOURCES: 2OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR – ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

 

PROPERTY TAX AND ASSESSED VALUE

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College Station has achieved steady, healthy growth. The city has experienced a 77% increase in total taxable assessed value over the last decade because of rising prices and increases in new construction. The growing assessed values have allowed College Station to maintain a low property tax rate. On a per acre basis, the highest property valuations are in the Northgate area.

 

SALES TAX​

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With its expanding economy, College Station has experienced a steady increase in sales tax revenue. About 80 % of taxable sales come from retail, accommodation and food services.