Brenham, TX vs Lisle, 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
Lisle
75.7
#427 nationally
Lisle leads in crime level (1.2 vs 14.5). Lisle leads in median household income ($106,265 vs $52,664). Brenham leads in average commute (18.3 min vs 29.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brenham, TX | Lisle, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.6 (#1518) | 75.7 (#427) |
| Population | 19,142 | 23,222 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $329,916 | $438,465 |
| Median Household Income | $52,664 | $106,265 |
| Average Commute | 18.3 min | 29.2 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 37 |
| Crime Level | 14.5 | 1.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+54.7 | D+13.3 |
Data coverage note: Brenham is missing data for 1 metric that Lisle 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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75.7 Score
Lisle, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$438,465
Population
23,222
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
37
Midwest
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