Berwyn, 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.
Berwyn
78.1
#194 nationally
Brenham
66.6
#1518 nationally
Berwyn leads in crime level (3.3 vs 14.5). Brenham leads in average commute (18.3 min vs 30 min). Berwyn leads in median household income ($71,300 vs $52,664).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berwyn, IL | Brenham, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.1 (#194) | 66.6 (#1518) |
| Population | 54,414 | 19,142 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $319,912 | $329,916 |
| Median Household Income | $71,300 | $52,664 |
| Average Commute | 30 min | 18.3 min |
| Walk Score | 75 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 14.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+54.7 |
Data coverage note: Brenham is missing data for 1 metric that Berwyn has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C+
78.1 Score
Berwyn, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$319,912
Population
54,414
Crime
Low
Walk Score
75
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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