Home project costs in College Station, TX
Every project we cover, priced for the College Station-Bryan metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
College Station sits 230th of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 91.0 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 93.8 (251st). The metro has about 134,040 jobs in BLS's May 2025 survey.
Not every job moves the same way here: 0 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 38 below. Attic insulation (−6%), kitchen remodel (−9%) and window replacement (−10%) sit highest, and concrete driveway (−18%), home addition (−17%) and laminate flooring (−17%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (College Stn, 4 miles away) shows a January average low of 41°F, a July average high of 95°F and 42 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are October through May; for exterior installation, they are October through May.
What local trades earn in College Station
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $16.43 | $17.88 | $20.78 | $22.66 | 0.79 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $20.77 | $22.58 | $26.89 | $29.12 | 0.78 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $21.42 | $23.07 | $27.69 | $28.78 | 0.80 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $21.00 | $23.93 | $31.06 | $30.67 | 0.78 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $18.10 | $20.81 | $23.54 | $27.41 | 0.76 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $20.35 | $23.28 | $28.76 | $30.38 | 0.77 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.65 | n/a |
Concrete & paving in College Station
Across these 7 projects, College Station averages −14% against national midpoints. Asphalt driveway is highest at −12% and concrete driveway lowest at −18%.
| Project | Size | College Station range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in College Station | 400 sq ft | $2,100 – $4,550 | −13% |
| Concrete driveway cost in College Station | 600 sq ft | $3,050 – $7,550 | −18% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in College Station | 600 sq ft | $2,700 – $6,500 | −12% |
| Gravel driveway cost in College Station | 1,000 sq ft | $2,150 – $8,850 | −13% |
| Paver patio cost in College Station | 300 sq ft | $2,550 – $4,650 | −14% |
| Concrete patio cost in College Station | 300 sq ft | $1,100 – $3,350 | −15% |
| Stamped concrete cost in College Station | 400 sq ft | $2,800 – $6,800 | −14% |
Decks & outdoor in College Station
Across these 2 projects, College Station averages −14% against national midpoints. Wood deck is highest at −13% and composite deck lowest at −16%.
| Project | Size | College Station range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in College Station | 300 sq ft | $6,550 – $13,100 | −13% |
| Composite deck cost in College Station | 300 sq ft | $10,100 – $20,300 | −16% |
Building & additions in College Station
The 2 jobs here average −15% versus the US in College Station, from −17% (home addition) to −14% (detached garage).
| Project | Size | College Station range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in College Station | 576 sq ft | $24,900 – $49,900 | −14% |
| Home addition cost in College Station | 300 sq ft | $31,600 – $64,200 | −17% |
Doors & windows in College Station
Across these 5 projects, College Station averages −11% against national midpoints. Window replacement is highest at −10% and patio door lowest at −13%.
| Project | Size | College Station range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in College Station | 1 door | $610 – $3,300 | −11% |
| Storm door cost in College Station | 1 door | $300 – $840 | −12% |
| Front door cost in College Station | 1 door | $420 – $2,250 | −10% |
| Window replacement cost in College Station | 10 windows | $4,000 – $13,600 | −10% |
| Patio door cost in College Station | 1 door | $540 – $5,200 | −13% |
Fencing in College Station
Across these 4 projects, College Station averages −12% against national midpoints. Vinyl fence is highest at −10% and chain-link fence lowest at −16%.
| Project | Size | College Station range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in College Station | 150 linear ft | $2,600 – $6,700 | −13% |
| Vinyl fence cost in College Station | 150 linear ft | $4,150 – $8,250 | −10% |
| Chain-link fence cost in College Station | 150 linear ft | $1,350 – $5,150 | −16% |
| Aluminum fence cost in College Station | 150 linear ft | $3,350 – $10,200 | −11% |
Roofing & exterior in College Station
Across these 5 projects, College Station averages −11% against national midpoints. Attic insulation is highest at −6% and vinyl siding lowest at −14%.
| Project | Size | College Station range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in College Station | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,200 – $10,900 | −13% |
| Metal roof cost in College Station | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,700 – $28,800 | −12% |
| Gutters cost in College Station | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,800 | −10% |
| Vinyl siding cost in College Station | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,250 – $21,800 | −14% |
| Attic insulation cost in College Station | 1,000 sq ft | $940 – $3,750 | −6% |
Kitchen & bath in College Station
The 5 jobs here average −12% versus the US in College Station, from −14% (kitchen cabinets) to −9% (kitchen remodel).
| Project | Size | College Station range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in College Station | 25 linear ft | $3,750 – $11,900 | −14% |
| Shower pan cost in College Station | 1 pan | $780 – $2,450 | −14% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in College Station | 120 sq ft | $16,800 – $28,600 | −9% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in College Station | 45 sq ft | $4,100 – $20,200 | −13% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in College Station | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −10% |
Landscaping & drainage in College Station
The 5 jobs here average −13% versus the US in College Station, from −14% (sprinkler system) to −10% (sod installation).
| Project | Size | College Station range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in College Station | 60 linear ft | $520 – $1,800 | −13% |
| Retaining wall cost in College Station | 200 sq ft of wall face | $5,950 – $11,800 | −13% |
| Sod installation cost in College Station | 1,500 sq ft | $1,350 – $2,950 | −10% |
| Sprinkler system cost in College Station | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,450 – $8,600 | −14% |
| Inground pool cost in College Station | 450 sq ft | $31,000 – $97,100 | −14% |
Flooring & interior in College Station
Across these 3 projects, College Station averages −13% against national midpoints. Tile flooring is highest at −10% and laminate flooring lowest at −17%.
| Project | Size | College Station range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in College Station | 500 sq ft | $4,750 – $10,900 | −13% |
| Laminate flooring cost in College Station | 500 sq ft | $1,600 – $5,900 | −17% |
| Tile flooring cost in College Station | 200 sq ft | $2,050 – $9,050 | −10% |
College Station against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, College Station comes out −13% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 5 price higher and 1 lower. Tyler is the lowest at −13% (135 miles) and Houston the highest at −6% (95 miles). These are unweighted averages of the midpoints, a rough guide to overall price level rather than a number for any one job.
| Metro | Distance | Price index | Goods index | All projects vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Station, TXthis page | 91.0 | 93.8 | −13% | |
| Waco, TX | 75 miles | 92.5 | 93.8 | −12% |
| Austin, TX | 75 miles | 98.1 | 93.8 | −9% |
| Killeen, TX | 85 miles | 91.1 | 93.8 | −12% |
| Houston, TX | 95 miles | 98.6 | 100.6 | −6% |
| Tyler, TX | 135 miles | 92.2 | 93.8 | −13% |
| Beaumont, TX | 145 miles | 90.0 | 93.8 | −7% |