Brenham, TX vs Gary, IN
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
Gary
78.2
#190 nationally
Brenham leads in average commute (18.3 min vs 27.4 min). Brenham leads in median household income ($52,664 vs $36,874). Gary leads in cost of living index (81 vs 98).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brenham, TX | Gary, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.6 (#1518) | 78.2 (#190) |
| Population | 19,142 | 67,652 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $329,916 | $88,085 |
| Median Household Income | $52,664 | $36,874 |
| Average Commute | 18.3 min | 27.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 32 |
| Crime Level | 14.5 | 13.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 81 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+54.7 | D+5.6 |
Data coverage note: Brenham is missing data for 1 metric that Gary 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+
78.2 Score
Gary, IN
Indiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$88,085
Population
67,652
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
32
Midwest
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