Central, LA vs College Station, TX
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
College Station
72.7
#841 nationally
College Station leads in walk score (34 vs 7). College Station leads in average commute (16.9 min vs 30.8 min). Central leads in median household income ($82,714 vs $52,397).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Central, LA | College Station, TX |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,781 | 125,192 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $349,346 |
| Median Household Income | $82,714 | $52,397 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 16.9 min |
| Walk Score | 7 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 7.1 | 4.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+11.1 | R+24.9 |
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Score
Central, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Population
29,781
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
7
Median Income
$82,714
Southeast
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72.7 Score
College Station, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$349,346
Population
125,192
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Southwest
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