Brenham, TX vs New Brighton, MN
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
New Brighton
75.6
#440 nationally
New Brighton leads in crime level (2.5 vs 14.5). New Brighton leads in median household income ($84,707 vs $52,664). Brenham leads in cost of living index (98 vs 112).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brenham, TX | New Brighton, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.6 (#1518) | 75.6 (#440) |
| Population | 19,142 | 22,228 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $329,916 | $389,217 |
| Median Household Income | $52,664 | $84,707 |
| Average Commute | 18.3 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 35 |
| Crime Level | 14.5 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+54.7 | D+43.3 |
Data coverage note: Brenham is missing data for 1 metric that New Brighton 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
75.6 Score
New Brighton, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$389,217
Population
22,228
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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