Alton, IL vs Brenham, 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.
Alton
77.1
#275 nationally
Brenham
66.6
#1518 nationally
Brenham leads in crime level (14.5 vs 26.4). Brenham leads in average commute (18.3 min vs 23.4 min). Alton leads in cost of living index (84 vs 98).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alton, IL | Brenham, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.1 (#275) | 66.6 (#1518) |
| Population | 25,006 | 19,142 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $105,039 | $329,916 |
| Median Household Income | $49,439 | $52,664 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 18.3 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 26.4 | 14.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.3 | R+54.7 |
Data coverage note: Brenham is missing data for 1 metric that Alton has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C+
77.1 Score
Alton, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$105,039
Population
25,006
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
39
Midwest
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D
66.6 Score
Brenham, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$329,916
Population
19,142
Crime
Moderate-High
Median Income
$52,664
Southwest
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