Brenham, TX vs Richardson, TX
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
Richardson
73
#801 nationally
Richardson leads in crime level (4.0 vs 14.5). Richardson leads in median household income ($94,362 vs $52,664). Brenham leads in average commute (18.3 min vs 23.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brenham, TX | Richardson, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.6 (#1518) | 73 (#801) |
| Population | 19,142 | 117,435 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $329,916 | $445,040 |
| Median Household Income | $52,664 | $94,362 |
| Average Commute | 18.3 min | 23.7 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 44 |
| Crime Level | 14.5 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+54.7 | D+22.2 |
Data coverage note: Brenham is missing data for 1 metric that Richardson 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
73 Score
Richardson, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$445,040
Population
117,435
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
44
Southwest
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