College Station TX Real Estate

College Station’s local climate is subtropical, with an average annual temperature of 60 degrees F. Winters in the city are mild, with periods of low temperatures that typically last less than two months. Snow and ice in College Station are extremely rare. The summers in the city are warm and hot, with occasional rain showers. The average annual rainfall in College Station is 39 inches.

There are several agricultural resources in College Station, which include cattle, corn, cotton, eggs, hay, and sorghum. Mineral resources include sand, gravel, lignite, gas, and oil. The average income for a household in College Station is under $25,000.

Presently, College Station, TX homes together encompass a total value of over $3 billion. This represents an increase of nearly 139 percent over the last 10 years and approximately 11 percent in just the last year alone.

College Station is perhaps best known as the home of the main campus of Texas A&M University, one of the leading universities in the state of Texas, and part of the Texas A&M University System. The city earned its name and existence thanks to the university’s location along the railroad. Recently, in 2006, Money Magazine named College Station the most educated city in Texas, and the 11th most educated city in the United States.

College Station’s nickname as “the heart of Research Valley” refers to Texas A&M University’s triple designation as a land-, sea-, and space-grant institution. The institution brings forth several research endeavors, with ongoing projects funded by agencies such as NASA, the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, and the Office of Naval Research.

Dating back to 1860, the Houston and Texas Central Railway was built through present-day College Station, TX. By 1871, the site was chosen as the prime location for the proposed A&M College of Texas. In 1876, the Texas A&M University opened, standing proud as the first public institution of higher education in the state of Texas. By 1900, the population of the area included just 391 residents.

College Station, TX real estate and the local business economy began to grow rapidly in the early 1900s. In 1910, Electric Interurban service was established between Texas A&M College and the city of Bryan in Texas. Also in 1910, the business district known as Northgate began its development. By 1920, the Interurban service was replaced by the city bus system. The community north of College Station (North Oakwood) would soon incorporate with Bryan, Texas in 1930.

College Station was officially incorporated in 1938, and John H. Binney was the city’s first mayor. By 1939, a zoning commission was established for the city, and the population jumped to 2,184 in 1940. In 1942, “Father of College Station” Ernest Langford became the city’s elected mayor, and he held that position for 26 years. During his term, in 1943, College Station moved to a council-manager city government, and the city continues to operate under council-manager government even today. This type of local government works to combine strong political leadership, representative democracy through elected officials, and professional management.

In 1997, the famed George Bush Presidential Library opened in College Station.

The two notable districts driving College Station, TX real estate include the Northgate District and Wolf Pen Creek District. Northgate is a mixed-use district that is just north of Texas A&M University. Some refer to Northgate as the original downtown of College Station. It is a vibrant and cultural part of the city, known for its hip live music scene and unique mix of bars and restaurants.

Wolf Pen Creek District is a high quality commercial development located next to College Station’s Post Oak Mall, between the city’s two main commercial access roads (Earl Rudder Freeway and Texas Avenue). Wolf Pen Creek District spans an intricate greenway with trails, a $1.5 million amphitheater and entertainment area, a small lake, the Arctic Wolf Ice Skating Complex, and the Arts Council of the Brazos Valley.

College Station is not only an educational hub, but a major business center as well. There are several business parks in the city, which help drive the economy, as well as increasing the value of College Station, TX homes for sale. The parks include the Business Center at College Station, Spring Creek Corporate Campus, Texas A&M University Research Park, and Crescent Pointe.

Business Center at College Station is a 200-acre first class business center located just five miles from A&M University. There are several firms in fields such as telecommunications, software development, and technology manufacturing.

Spring Creek is somewhat smaller, weighing in at 100 acres. A green belt surrounds most of the A&M campus, providing a buffer between the new development and nearby land uses, which include the Pebble Creek Country Club, and Woodland Hills Subdivision.

Texas A&M University Research Park encompasses an impressive 324 acres, and was established to provide businesses with direct partnering opportunities with Texas A&M University. Major companies, as well as non-profit research interests are located in this park, including Hewlett Packard, Schlumberger, Lynntech, AdventGX, the Institute of Food Science and Engineering, and more.

Lastly, Crescent Pointe represents a significant portion of College Station, TX real estate. At 192 acres, the park is a master planned mixed-use development.

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