Brenham, TX vs New York City, NY
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 York City
62.5
#1851 nationally
Brenham leads in average commute (18.3 min vs 41.2 min). Brenham leads in cost of living index (98 vs 187). New York City leads in median household income ($74,694 vs $52,664).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brenham, TX | New York City, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.6 (#1518) | 62.5 (#1851) |
| Population | 19,142 | 8,258,035 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $329,916 | $832,934 |
| Median Household Income | $52,664 | $74,694 |
| Average Commute | 18.3 min | 41.2 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 89 |
| Crime Level | 14.5 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 187 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+54.7 | D+64.8 |
Data coverage note: Brenham is missing data for 1 metric that New York City 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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D-
62.5 Score
New York City, NY
The city that never sleeps
Median Home
$832,934
Population
8,258,035
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Northeast
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