Brenham, TX vs Palm Bay, FL
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
Palm Bay
69.3
#1230 nationally
Palm Bay leads in crime level (9.5 vs 14.5). Brenham leads in average commute (18.3 min vs 27.2 min). Palm Bay leads in median household income ($62,538 vs $52,664).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brenham, TX | Palm Bay, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.6 (#1518) | 69.3 (#1230) |
| Population | 19,142 | 135,566 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $329,916 | $305,804 |
| Median Household Income | $52,664 | $62,538 |
| Average Commute | 18.3 min | 27.2 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 13 |
| Crime Level | 14.5 | 9.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+54.7 | R+20.8 |
Data coverage note: Brenham is missing data for 1 metric that Palm Bay 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+
69.3 Score
Palm Bay, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$305,804
Population
135,566
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
13
Southeast
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