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Bryan, Texas

Introduction to Bryan, Texas

Bryan, Texas, in Brazos county, is 86 miles E of Austin, Texas. The city is part of the Bryan- College Station metropolitan statistical area. About 65,660 people people live in Bryan.

Bryan History

The surrounding area of Bryan was a part of a Spanish land grant to Moses Austin. Moses Austin's son, Stephen F. Austin, initiated settlement in the region by bringing settlers to this area. The present day city of Bryan was originally founded in the year 1821. It expanded quickly when the Houston and Texas Central Railroad arrived in 1860. The city of Bryan was incorporated in 1871.

Bryan and nearby Attractions

  • Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History
  • Travis Park
  • Haswell Memorial Park
  • Children's Museum of the Brazos Valley
  • Carnegie Center of Brazos Valley History
  • Bronco Stadium

Things To Do In Bryan

There are many parks in the city where visitors can participate in a variety of physical activities. The Ridgecrest Shopping Center and the Townshire Shopping Center are popular local shopping spots.

Bryan Transportation

George Bush Intercontinental Airport provides air transportation facilities.

Bryan Higher Education

The colleges that offer higher education to residents of the city are Texas A & M University and Blinn College.

High Points

Bryan strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyBryan Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyBryan Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 10%Bryan Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Bryan Short Commute Times
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 17%Bryan College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Bryan, TX

Comparing Bryan to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Male Share of the Population98
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Senior Citizens33
Female Share of the Population23
Well-Paid Single Men26
Well-Paid Single Women26
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size75
Portion of People Married31

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults69
Median Family Income37
People in Middle Class or Better24
People Above Poverty23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work910
Public Transportation Use310
Working at Home34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
Housing Recently Built87
Affordability of Rents73
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals710
Affordability of Property Taxes73
People Living Alone57

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime22
Low Violent Crime11

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