Brenham, TX vs Oak Lawn, 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
Oak Lawn
76
#400 nationally
Oak Lawn leads in crime level (4.9 vs 14.5). Brenham leads in average commute (18.3 min vs 31.8 min). Oak Lawn leads in median household income ($77,221 vs $52,664).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brenham, TX | Oak Lawn, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.6 (#1518) | 76 (#400) |
| Population | 19,142 | 55,734 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $329,916 | $301,108 |
| Median Household Income | $52,664 | $77,221 |
| Average Commute | 18.3 min | 31.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 58 |
| Crime Level | 14.5 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+54.7 | D+42.0 |
Data coverage note: Brenham is missing data for 1 metric that Oak Lawn 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
76 Score
Oak Lawn, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$301,108
Population
55,734
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
58
Midwest
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