Brenham, TX vs Crest Hill, IL
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.
Brenham
66.6
#1518 nationally
Crest Hill
74.1
#637 nationally
Crest Hill leads in crime level (4.9 vs 14.5). Brenham leads in average commute (18.3 min vs 27.7 min). Crest Hill leads in median household income ($68,377 vs $52,664).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brenham, TX | Crest Hill, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.6 (#1518) | 74.1 (#637) |
| Population | 19,142 | 20,118 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $329,916 | $286,044 |
| Median Household Income | $52,664 | $68,377 |
| Average Commute | 18.3 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 27 |
| Crime Level | 14.5 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+54.7 | D+1.6 |
Data coverage note: Brenham is missing data for 1 metric that Crest Hill has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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74.1 Score
Crest Hill, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$286,044
Population
20,118
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
27
Midwest
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