Brenham, TX vs Crystal Lake, 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
Crystal Lake
74.8
#541 nationally
Crystal Lake leads in crime level (2.9 vs 14.5). Crystal Lake leads in median household income ($103,018 vs $52,664). Brenham leads in average commute (18.3 min vs 29.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brenham, TX | Crystal Lake, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.6 (#1518) | 74.8 (#541) |
| Population | 19,142 | 40,861 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $329,916 | $388,566 |
| Median Household Income | $52,664 | $103,018 |
| Average Commute | 18.3 min | 29.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 30 |
| Crime Level | 14.5 | 2.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+54.7 | R+5.3 |
Data coverage note: Brenham is missing data for 1 metric that Crystal Lake has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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C
74.8 Score
Crystal Lake, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$388,566
Population
40,861
Crime
Low
Walk Score
30
Midwest
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