Brenham, TX vs Hayward, CA
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
Hayward
61.7
#1891 nationally
Hayward leads in median household income ($105,371 vs $52,664). Brenham leads in average commute (18.3 min vs 34.2 min). Brenham leads in cost of living index (98 vs 173).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brenham, TX | Hayward, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.6 (#1518) | 61.7 (#1891) |
| Population | 19,142 | 155,675 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $329,916 | $831,558 |
| Median Household Income | $52,664 | $105,371 |
| Average Commute | 18.3 min | 34.2 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 57 |
| Crime Level | 14.5 | 13.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+54.7 | D+53.6 |
Data coverage note: Brenham is missing data for 1 metric that Hayward 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-
61.7 Score
Hayward, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$831,558
Population
155,675
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
57
Pacific
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