Brenham, TX vs Pleasanton, CA
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
Pleasanton
64.1
#1720 nationally
Pleasanton leads in crime level (3.2 vs 14.5). Pleasanton leads in median household income ($181,639 vs $52,664). Brenham leads in cost of living index (98 vs 231).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brenham, TX | Pleasanton, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.6 (#1518) | 64.1 (#1720) |
| Population | 19,142 | 74,653 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $329,916 | $1,530,327 |
| Median Household Income | $52,664 | $181,639 |
| Average Commute | 18.3 min | 34.3 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 42 |
| Crime Level | 14.5 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 231 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+54.7 | D+53.6 |
Data coverage note: Brenham is missing data for 1 metric that Pleasanton 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
64.1 Score
Pleasanton, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,530,327
Population
74,653
Crime
Low
Walk Score
42
Pacific
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