Brenham, TX vs New Iberia, LA
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 Iberia
76.2
#374 nationally
Brenham leads in crime level (14.5 vs 27.7). Brenham leads in average commute (18.3 min vs 21 min). Brenham leads in median household income ($52,664 vs $47,108).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brenham, TX | New Iberia, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.6 (#1518) | 76.2 (#374) |
| Population | 19,142 | 27,080 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $329,916 | $151,501 |
| Median Household Income | $52,664 | $47,108 |
| Average Commute | 18.3 min | 21 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 43 |
| Crime Level | 14.5 | 27.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+54.7 | R+34.1 |
Data coverage note: Brenham is missing data for 1 metric that New Iberia has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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76.2 Score
New Iberia, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$151,501
Population
27,080
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
43
Southeast
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