College Station continues to earn national recognition, most recently climbing nine spots to rank No. 25 on Livability.com's 2026 list of the best places to live in the United States.
The annual rankings evaluate mid-sized cities based on factors such as affordability, safety, education, economic stability and quality of life.
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According to Livability, College Station's ranking was driven by these factors:
- Safety: No. 20 in the country
- Education: No. 13 nationally
- Ease of living: Due to short commutes and ample public parks
