City safety & data profile

BryanTX

Bryan, TX is a 82K-resident city in Brazos County with a median household income of $59,289.

Brazos County, Texas. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Bryan, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Bryan has a population larger than 90% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $227,800, and 2 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

82K
Population
Top 10%
By size
$59,289
Median income
$227,800
Median home
23%
Poverty rate

The read on Bryan

Bryan posts a median household income higher than 21% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 2 hospitals serve the Bryan area.

Top 79%
by median income, US cities
2
hospitals in & near Bryan

Where Bryan income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$59,289 Bottom 21% higher than 21% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. TX $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Bryan, TX beyond the headline numbers

Bryan sits inside Brazos County, Texas, at roughly 30.67°N, -96.37°W. Population 82,118, $59,289 median household income. Median home value $227,800, median rent $1,195. Poverty rate 23%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Bryan's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 37.1%, then obesity at 33.4%. 2 hospitals in/around Bryan, 2/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Bryan from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
82,118
Bryan
Median Income
$59,289
-13% vs avg
Median Home Value
$227,800
Near average
Median Age
32
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Brazos County) - Bryan's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
242K+23%
Median Income
$58,553+53%
Median Home Value
$296,000+96%
Poverty Rate
24.3%-18%
Unemployment
4.7%-42%

Economics

Economics indicators for Bryan, TX
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,195/mo
Poverty Rate
23% +62% vs avg
Unemployment 5%
Bachelor's Degree+ 30.1%
Work From Home 7.7%
Public Transit 0.9%

Population

White 55.7%
African American 16%
Asian 1.6%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
37.1%
Obesity
33.4%
High Blood Pressure
32.8%
Physical Inactivity
29.9%
Lack of Health Insurance
22.1%
Frequent Mental Distress
19.3%
Binge Drinking
17.5%
Current Smoking
14.5%
Frequent Physical Distress
14.1%
Diabetes
12.6%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 49.7%
Annual Checkup 72.6%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
10.1%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.7%
Stroke
3.3%

Hospitals 2 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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0
Average Rating
2/5
Total Hospitals
2
With ER
1
CHI ST JOSEPH HEALTH REGIONAL HOSPITAL
BRYAN · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Bryan, TX? ▼
Bryan, TX has a population of 82,118 people, located in Brazos County, Texas.
What is the median household income in Bryan? ▼
The median household income in Bryan, TX is $59,289 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 23%.
What is the median home value in Bryan? ▼
The median home value in Bryan, TX is $227,800. Median rent is $1,195/month.
What are the top health concerns in Bryan? ▼
The top health indicators in Bryan include Short Sleep Duration (37.1%), Obesity (33.4%), High Blood Pressure (32.8%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Bryan? ▼
Bryan has 2 hospitals with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Bryan? ▼
The median age in Bryan, TX is 32 years. 30.1% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Bryan, TX is located in Brazos County, Texas. With a population of 82K and a $59,289 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Residents have access to 2 hospitals with an average rating of 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Bryan area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Bryan's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Brazos County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.