Brenham, TX vs Round Rock, 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
Round Rock
75.1
#504 nationally
Round Rock leads in median household income ($102,891 vs $52,664). Brenham leads in average commute (18.3 min vs 26.8 min). Brenham leads in cost of living index (98 vs 108).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brenham, TX | Round Rock, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.6 (#1518) | 75.1 (#504) |
| Population | 19,142 | 139,077 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $329,916 | $405,249 |
| Median Household Income | $52,664 | $102,891 |
| Average Commute | 18.3 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 32 |
| Crime Level | 14.5 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+54.7 | R+2.5 |
Data coverage note: Brenham is missing data for 1 metric that Round Rock 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
75.1 Score
Round Rock, TX
Dell's hometown in the Austin suburbs
Median Home
$405,249
Population
139,077
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Southwest
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