Brenham, TX vs Fort Collins, CO
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
Fort Collins
69.4
#1216 nationally
Fort Collins leads in median household income ($74,126 vs $52,664). Brenham leads in cost of living index (98 vs 114). Brenham leads in average commute (18.3 min vs 20.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brenham, TX | Fort Collins, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.6 (#1518) | 69.4 (#1216) |
| Population | 19,142 | 174,851 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $329,916 | $565,732 |
| Median Household Income | $52,664 | $74,126 |
| Average Commute | 18.3 min | 20.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 42 |
| Crime Level | 14.5 | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+54.7 | D+17.6 |
Data coverage note: Brenham is missing data for 1 metric that Fort Collins 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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D+
69.4 Score
Fort Collins, CO
College town with craft beer culture
Median Home
$565,732
Population
174,851
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
B+
West
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