Updated 2026 · Based on median market data for College Station, TX
College Station sits in the South with a population of 50,000 growing rapidly at 1.8% annually. The median home costs $305,000 while rents average $1,620/mo, producing an estimated cap rate of 3.48%. Cash flow investing here requires creative strategies like BRRRR or value-add approaches.
College Station works best for experienced investors with a clear strategy — Section 8, student housing, or deep value-add rehabs. The 3.48% cap rate at median prices is tight, so success depends on buying below market, forcing appreciation through renovation, or accessing above-market rent streams through niche tenant bases.
Target properties priced 15-25% below the $305,000 median — around $244,000 or less. At this price point with $1,620/mo rents, your cap rate improves to roughly 5.0%. Factor in 1.72% property taxes ($5,246/yr), budget 5% of gross rent for maintenance, and underwrite to a 5.8% vacancy rate. On a 20% down conventional loan at 7%, monthly PITI will run approximately $2,160.
Property taxes at 1.72% are notably high — this is a significant drag on NOI that some investors underestimate. Every deal should be evaluated individually using our calculator tools. Median data provides a starting point; actual returns depend on the specific property, financing, and your management approach.
Run the numbers on a specific College Station property using our cap rate calculator (pre-filled with College Station data). Compare College Station against similar markets in the South region. If you're considering a value-add approach, try our BRRRR calculator to model a rehab scenario.
College Station vs Texas state average and national average across key investment metrics. College Station's cap rate is below both benchmarks — deal sourcing is critical here.