Brenham, TX vs Janesville, WI
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
Janesville
78
#199 nationally
Janesville leads in crime level (3.9 vs 14.5). Janesville leads in median household income ($68,610 vs $52,664). Brenham leads in average commute (18.3 min vs 20.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brenham, TX | Janesville, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.6 (#1518) | 78 (#199) |
| Population | 19,142 | 66,102 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $329,916 | $300,428 |
| Median Household Income | $52,664 | $68,610 |
| Average Commute | 18.3 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 37 |
| Crime Level | 14.5 | 3.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+54.7 | D+7.3 |
Data coverage note: Brenham is missing data for 1 metric that Janesville 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 Score
Janesville, WI
Wisconsin community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$300,428
Population
66,102
Crime
Low
Walk Score
37
Midwest
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