Brenham, TX vs Elk River, MN
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
Elk River
72.5
#875 nationally
Elk River leads in crime level (2.5 vs 14.5). Elk River leads in median household income ($95,597 vs $52,664). Brenham leads in average commute (18.3 min vs 28.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brenham, TX | Elk River, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.6 (#1518) | 72.5 (#875) |
| Population | 19,142 | 27,342 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $329,916 | $402,011 |
| Median Household Income | $52,664 | $95,597 |
| Average Commute | 18.3 min | 28.6 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 15 |
| Crime Level | 14.5 | 2.5 |
| 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+34.9 |
Data coverage note: Brenham is missing data for 1 metric that Elk River 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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72.5 Score
Elk River, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$402,011
Population
27,342
Crime
Low
Walk Score
15
Midwest
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