Economic Development

Information shown in this post is summarized and taken from the City of College Station 2018 Existing Conditions Report. This report is updated every five years, and for the 2018 report, covered the period 2013 to 2017.

TOP 10 EMPLOYERS IN BRAZOS COUNTY IN 2017 (listed alphabetically)

• Blinn College

• Bryan ISD

• CHI St. Joseph’s Regional Hospital

• College Station ISD

• HEB Grocery

• Reynolds & Reynolds

• Sanderson Farms

• Texas A&M Health Science Center

• Texas 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.

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

TOURISM

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.

SOURCES: OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR – ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

PROPERTY TAX AND ASSESSED VALUE

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​

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.