Brenham, TX vs Harker Heights, TX
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
Harker Heights
76.3
#363 nationally
Harker Heights leads in crime level (3.7 vs 14.5). Harker Heights leads in median household income ($72,258 vs $52,664). Brenham leads in average commute (18.3 min vs 24.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brenham, TX | Harker Heights, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.6 (#1518) | 76.3 (#363) |
| Population | 19,142 | 34,447 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $329,916 | $300,567 |
| Median Household Income | $52,664 | $72,258 |
| Average Commute | 18.3 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 27 |
| Crime Level | 14.5 | 3.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+54.7 | R+16.2 |
Data coverage note: Brenham is missing data for 1 metric that Harker Heights 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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76.3 Score
Harker Heights, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$300,567
Population
34,447
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
Southwest
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