Sul Ross, Where Bryan Meets the Everyday Convenience of 77802

About Sul Ross

Sul Ross feels like the practical, lived-in side of Bryan where errands, schools, and a night out are all close enough that you don’t have to over-plan your day. It’s the part of 77802 where you can start the morning with a quick stop at Starbucks or H&J's Tea House and still be back home before the neighborhood really gets moving. When you want to run a real grocery errand instead of a “grab one thing” trip, Aldi and H-E-B are both about 0.6 miles away, and the Walmart Supercenter sits roughly a mile from the neighborhood—close enough to be convenient, far enough that you’re not living in a parking lot.

The neighborhood’s character is shaped by its proximity to Bryan ISD campuses and the broader Bryan-College Station hub. Families paying attention to academics notice that Bryan Collegiate H S is only about 0.5 miles away and carries an A rating with enrollment around 465, which is the kind of nearby option that can influence where people start their home search. The elementary school mix nearby is similarly strong, with A-rated Johnson El about 1 mile away and Mitchell El about 2.5 miles out, alongside several B-rated elementaries like Crockett El and Henderson El that keep choices flexible depending on the grade level and fit.

Housing here is often about balancing value with location. With an average home value around $254,500 in this part of 77802, Sul Ross tends to attract buyers who want to be near the action of Bryan and College Station without paying the premium you’ll see in some closer-in pockets near major activity centers. That value also shows up in the neighborhood’s tenure mix: homeownership sits around 50.9%, and the ZIP’s housing profile includes both owner-occupied and renter households, which keeps the streets feeling active and changeable rather than frozen in time.

Day-to-day life gets a boost from how many recognizable destinations are within a short drive. Medical needs are close with St. Joseph Health Regional Hospital about 0.7 miles away and Caprock Hospital around 1.7 miles away, and when it’s time to unwind, the bar scene spreads out from Yesterdays Bar & Grill and Carney's Pub and Grill around 1.1 miles away to the Northgate staples like Dixie Chicken and The Spot on Northgate at about 2 miles. Sul Ross tends to pull in households who want Bryan practicality—schools, groceries, hospitals—paired with quick access to the social energy of the Bryan-College Station corridor.

Living in Sul Ross: A Bryan Routine with Northgate Within Reach

Living in Sul Ross is about having a Bryan routine that doesn’t require long drives for the basics. In 77802, the neighborhood sits in a part of town where your weekday can be built around short hops: an early coffee run to Starbucks or H&J's Tea House about 0.7 miles away, groceries at H-E-B or Aldi around 0.6 miles away, and a practical backup option at the Walmart Supercenter roughly a mile out. That close-in convenience changes how people use their time—more quick trips, fewer “stock-up” weekends, and a lot less scheduling around traffic.

The housing market here reflects a mix of owners and renters, which matches what you feel on the street: people putting down roots alongside newer arrivals cycling in for work or school. With an average home value around $254,500, Sul Ross often lands on shortlists for buyers who want to stay close to central Bryan while keeping the monthly math manageable. The broader ZIP’s median gross rent of about $1,280 a month also signals a steady rental presence, and that blend tends to support everything from first-time buyers to long-time residents who want to stay near established services.

Schools are one of the neighborhood’s everyday anchors, especially for households working within Bryan ISD. Bryan Collegiate H S is about 0.5 miles away and earns an A rating, making it a notable nearby high school option by both proximity and performance. For younger grades, Johnson El is roughly 1 mile away with an A rating, while Crockett El is about 0.8 miles away and Henderson El about 1.2 miles away, both rated B—close enough that school runs don’t dominate your morning. The area also sits near choices that connect into the wider Bryan-College Station education landscape, including ILTexas Aggieland H S around 3.8 miles away and College Station ISD campuses like A & M Cons H S about 4.2 miles away.

When it’s time to get out of the house, Sul Ross residents have an unusually deep bench of casual hangouts within a couple miles. Coffee options stretch from Harvest Coffee Bar around 1.5 miles away to Holy Roastary Coffee Bar about 1.8 miles away, with places like Polite Coffee Roasters and Sweet Eugene's Java House in the mix as you get closer to the College Station side. Evenings can be as low-key as Rough Draught Whiskey Bar around 1.9 miles away or as social as heading toward The Corner, Dixie Chicken, or Chimy's Cervecería Sports Bar roughly 2 to 2.1 miles away. Demographically, the area reads like a balanced slice of Bryan—median age around 37.7, about 15.1% under 18, and a well-educated base with roughly 43.2% holding a bachelor’s degree or higher—so you’ll see everything from families keeping a steady schedule to professionals who want a short drive to nightlife without living on top of it.

Commute habits here are mostly car-based, which matches the ZIP’s pattern of about 79.9% driving alone and around 10.5% working from home. Practically, that means mornings tend to be predictable: people head out early, swing back through for lunch or errands, and keep the evening flexible because so much—groceries, school campuses, medical care, and entertainment—sits within a few miles of home.

Things to Do Near Sul Ross

Sul Ross has the kind of nearby lineup that makes it easy to keep your weeknight plans simple and still feel like you went somewhere. For coffee and meetups, you can rotate between Harvest Coffee Bar about 1.5 miles away, Holy Roastary Coffee Bar around 1.8 miles away, and Sweet Eugene's Java House about 2.5 miles away depending on whether you want a quick grab-and-go or a longer sit-down. When errands need to happen, the convenience is real: Aldi and H-E-B are both roughly 0.6 miles away, and the Walmart Supercenter about 1 mile out covers the “one-stop” runs.

If you like having nightlife within reach without living in the middle of it, the options stack up fast. Yesterdays Bar & Grill and Carney's Pub and Grill are about 1.1 miles away for an easy local hang, while the Northgate cluster sits close enough for a spontaneous evening at Dixie Chicken, The Spot on Northgate, or 12 Northgate around 2 miles away. For something a little different, Rough Draught Whiskey Bar and The Corner are roughly 1.9 miles away, and Downtown Uncorked around 2.7 miles away works well when you want a calmer pace than the busiest weekend nights.

Neighborhoods Near Sul Ross

Sul Ross is surrounded by a tight ring of recognizable Bryan-area neighborhoods that give you different “feels” within just a few minutes. Tejas is practically next door at about 0.2 miles, and North Garden Acres around 0.5 miles and Garden Acres around 0.7 miles create a nearby cluster that many locals think of as part of the same everyday orbit for quick drives, school routes, and errands.

If you’re comparing vibes, you’ll also run into Beverly Estates about 0.8 miles away, The Oaks around 0.9 miles away, and North Oakwood at about 1 mile—names that come up often when buyers want to stay in this part of Bryan while fine-tuning their priorities. Memorial Forest and Upper Burton Creek both sit around 1.1 miles away, and Briarcrest at about 1.2 miles gives you another nearby reference point when you’re looking at how close you want to be to the Bryan-College Station boundary and the café-and-bar scene that builds as you head toward Northgate.

Local Resources Near Sul Ross

For the practical side of homeownership and settling in, Sul Ross is close to the services people actually use. The Brazos Central Appraisal District is about 0.4 miles away, which makes property value questions and exemptions easier to handle without turning it into a half-day project. City services are also nearby, with Bryan City Hall around 2.4 miles away and the Bryan Police Department at roughly the same distance, giving residents direct access to municipal support and public safety resources.

Healthcare access is one of the quiet strengths of this pocket of 77802. St. Joseph Health Regional Hospital is about 0.7 miles away, with Caprock Hospital around 1.7 miles away, so routine appointments and unexpected visits don’t require a long cross-town drive. For county-level tasks, the Brazos County (Tax Department, Tax Assessor-Collector) is about 2.5 miles away and the Brazos County Tax Office around 2.8 miles away.

Families often appreciate having school administration within reach as well. Bryan Isd offices are about 1.9 miles away, and Jane Long Middle School (Bryan Independent School District) sits around 3.2 miles away for district connections. For reading rooms and community programs, the Bryan-College Station (Bryan Public Library) is about 2.6 miles away, an easy stop to fold into an errand run.

Frequently Asked Questions About Sul Ross

Is Sul Ross a good place to live?

Sul Ross is a good place to live if you want a Bryan location that makes daily routines easy while keeping College Station entertainment close. In this part of 77802, the average home value is about $254,500, and households here tend to be in a stable life stage with a median age around 37.7. The neighborhood also sits near highly rated public schools, including A-rated Bryan Collegiate H S about 0.5 miles away and A-rated Johnson El about 1 mile away. Add in practical convenience—Aldi and H-E-B roughly 0.6 miles away and St. Joseph Health Regional Hospital about 0.7 miles away—and it’s a place where you can spend more time living and less time driving across town.

Is Sul Ross safe?

Sul Ross sits close to core Bryan services, including the Bryan Police Department about 2.4 miles away, which is a practical advantage when thinking about response and community support. Like many established areas with a mix of homeowners and renters—homeownership is around 50.9%—the day-to-day safety experience often comes down to knowing your immediate block, staying aware around busy retail corridors, and paying attention to lighting and activity at night. Many residents also appreciate that essential destinations such as H-E-B, Aldi, and nearby schools keep steady daytime foot traffic and visibility. For the most current, block-by-block picture, it’s smart to review local crime reporting and talk with nearby residents during different times of day.

How are the schools in Sul Ross?

Sul Ross is served by Bryan ISD, and the nearby school options are one of the area’s strongest selling points. Bryan Collegiate H S is extremely close at about 0.5 miles away and holds an A rating, with enrollment around 465 for grades 9–12. For elementary, Johnson El is about 1 mile away and also earns an A rating, and Mitchell El around 2.5 miles away is another A-rated option. Nearby B-rated choices include Crockett El roughly 0.8 miles away and Henderson El about 1.2 miles away, which can help families find a fit by program and commute. The wider area also includes options in other districts, such as College Station ISD schools within a few miles.

What is the cost of living in Sul Ross?

Sul Ross benefits from a lower-than-national-average cost profile in several categories. Using a regional price parity index where 100 equals the U.S. average, the overall cost of living runs about 91.0, meaning many households pay less than the national baseline for day-to-day expenses. Housing is a standout at about 75.1, while goods come in around 93.8 and utilities around 84.4, each below 100, which typically translates to more breathing room in monthly budgets compared with many U.S. markets. Property taxes are a major part of the local cost equation. In Bryan, the city property tax rate is $0.6240 per $100 valuation, Brazos County adds $0.4231 per $100, and Bryan ISD adds $0.9469 per $100. Together, the combined estimated property tax rate is about $1.9940 per $100 valuation. While tax bills depend on exemptions and assessed value, it’s important to plan for that combined rate when comparing homes around the ZIP’s typical values. Texas also has no state income tax, which can help offset property taxes for many households, especially when paired with the area’s below-average overall cost index.

Is Sul Ross good for families?

Sul Ross can work well for families who want schools, groceries, and healthcare close together in a predictable Bryan routine. The under-18 share in the area is about 15.1%, and the school map nearby is a practical draw, with A-rated Bryan Collegiate H S about 0.5 miles away and A-rated Johnson El about 1 mile away. Day-to-day logistics are straightforward with Aldi and H-E-B around 0.6 miles away and the Walmart Supercenter about 1 mile out. For peace of mind on the healthcare side, St. Joseph Health Regional Hospital is roughly 0.7 miles away, which many parents like having nearby for both routine visits and urgent needs.

What is Sul Ross known for?

Sul Ross is known locally for being a convenient, central Bryan pocket in 77802 where you can live close to essentials and still be minutes from the Bryan-College Station social scene. It stands out for access to Bryan ISD options, including the nearby A-rated Bryan Collegiate H S about 0.5 miles away and A-rated Johnson El about 1 mile away. It’s also defined by its proximity to everyday retail—H-E-B and Aldi around 0.6 miles away—and to major medical care at St. Joseph Health Regional Hospital about 0.7 miles away. When residents want a change of pace, the neighborhood’s short drive to Northgate spots like Dixie Chicken and The Spot on Northgate gives it a recognizable “close to the action, not in the chaos” identity.

What are things to do near Sul Ross?

Near Sul Ross, most social plans naturally split between coffee stops and the bar-and-pub scene closer to Northgate. For daytime catch-ups or remote-work breaks, locals bounce between Harvest Coffee Bar about 1.5 miles away, Holy Roastary Coffee Bar around 1.8 miles away, and Sweet Eugene's Java House about 2.5 miles away. When it’s time to go out, you can keep it close with Yesterdays Bar & Grill or Carney's Pub and Grill around 1.1 miles away, or head toward the higher-energy cluster around Dixie Chicken, The Spot on Northgate, and 12 Northgate at about 2 miles. For something more low-key, Downtown Uncorked around 2.7 miles away is a common pick when you want conversation over crowds.

What ZIP code is Sul Ross in?

Sul Ross is in ZIP code 77802. If you’re comparing homes, confirming 77802 on the listing can help you line up schools and property tax expectations correctly.

Interested in a Home in Sul Ross?

If you’re considering Sul Ross, the right strategy is comparing blocks by how they connect you to Bryan ISD campuses, grocery runs at H-E-B, and quick nights out near Northgate. Reach out to a local real estate expert who can walk you through current inventory, taxes, and what’s trading well in 77802 right now.