Brenham, TX vs Homer Glen, IL
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
Homer Glen
71.4
#982 nationally
Homer Glen leads in crime level (0.4 vs 14.5). Homer Glen leads in median household income ($130,235 vs $52,664). Brenham leads in average commute (18.3 min vs 36.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brenham, TX | Homer Glen, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.6 (#1518) | 71.4 (#982) |
| Population | 19,142 | 24,546 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $329,916 | $531,950 |
| Median Household Income | $52,664 | $130,235 |
| Average Commute | 18.3 min | 36.3 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 14 |
| Crime Level | 14.5 | 0.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 120 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+54.7 | D+1.6 |
Data coverage note: Brenham is missing data for 1 metric that Homer Glen 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-
71.4 Score
Homer Glen, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$531,950
Population
24,546
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
14
Midwest
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