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Founded alongside Texas A&M University, College Station has grown into one of the nation’s most promising cities. Ranked among America’s Next Boom Towns, it combines a thriving economy, highly educated talent pool and outstanding quality of life. From startups to global enterprises, College Station offers the resources, workforce and community support to grow and succeed.

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

132,489

Population Estimate

2.7%

Average Growth Rate

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News

  • Local businesses preparing for the arrival of Savannah Bananas

    The Savannah Bananas are bringing baseball to Kyle Field this weekend, and local businesses are preparing for an influx of customers. The city of College Station is anticipating over 100,000 visitors in town for the game and other banana-related events.

  • College Station lands major slate of sporting events in 2026

    College Station is positioning itself as a growing hub for sports tourism, with several national and international events scheduled to bring large crowds to the city throughout 2026.

  • College Station climbs rankings as a premier U.S. city

    College Station continues to solidify its reputation as one of the nation’s premier communities, jumping nine spots to be rated the 25th-best place to live in the United States by Livability.com. According to the report, the City’s high standing is fueled by its exceptional educational system, robust economic stability, and a cost of living that remains well below the national average.

  • New Hampton Inn planned for former Applebee’s site on Texas Avenue

    A new Hampton Inn hotel is planned for College Station at the former Applebee’s site on Texas Avenue, bringing new life to a long-vacant property. In March, the city council unanimously approved rezoning the roughly 1.24-acre tract from commercial industrial to a planned mixed-use district, allowing for hotel development.