College Station is a city in Brazos County, Texas, in the Brazos Valley of East-Central Texas, positioned within the region known as the Texas Triangle. It lies about 83 miles northwest of Houston and 87 miles east-northeast of Austin, making it a major hub between the state's largest metros. With a population of roughly 120,000, it is paired with the adjacent city of Bryan to form the Bryan–College Station metropolitan area. The city is inseparable from Texas A&M University, the state's flagship land-grant university and the anchor of the local economy. The university's statewide economic impact has been measured in the tens of billions of dollars, and it supports hundreds of thousands of jobs across Texas, with College Station at the center of that engine. The student, faculty, and staff population shapes the city's demographics, its housing market, and its culture, and the academic calendar drives much of the city's rhythm. College Station's neighborhoods reflect the dual role of a university town and a growing Texas city. The Northgate District, bordering campus, is the historic entertainment district, known for nightlife, restaurants, and student housing. Elsewhere, established subdivisions and newer master-planned communities serve families, faculty, and professionals, with areas such as Pebble Creek offering upscale homes and a country club setting. For residents, College Station offers the energy and amenities of a major university town—sports, arts, and cultural programming—alongside a growing economy in technology, research, and services. Its schools, its central Texas location, and its affordability relative to the larger metros make it attractive to students, families, and professionals alike.