City of College Station, TX Econ

Education is a significant focus in College Station. The College Station Independent School District has received many state and national awards, including more than 100 national merit semifinalists in the last decade. Niche.com ranks College Station #8 in Cities with the Best Public Schools in America and no. 3 in Texas.

The George Bush Presidential Library and Museum is one of the region's most popular tourist attractions with more than 125,000 annual visitors. For many years, former President George H. W. Bush and first lady Barbara made College Station their second home. They are buried next to each other on the library grounds.

College Station's 61 public parks cover almost 1,400 acres. Many provide amenities such as tennis and basketball courts, swimming pools, splash pads, hiking trails, dog parks, playgrounds, picnic pavilions, walking/jogging, and nature trails, along with a competition-quality skate park and a large outdoor amphitheater and festival site. The city offers a variety of adult and youth recreational programs such as softball, basketball, volleyball and kickball leagues, summer swim lessons, and a competitive swim team, just to name a few.

In 2024, College Station earned a spot in the top 20 Most Dynamic Metros in the U.S. according to Heartland Forward. The city has worked closely with Texas A&M and the City of Bryan to develop the Research Valley and BioCorridor, which continues to attract high-tech businesses from around the world. Meanwhile, Texas A&M has produced more Top 10 Fortune 500 CEO's than any other university.

Small businesses in the area thrive thanks to a highly educated workforce and a strong work ethic driven by Texas principles.