Brenham, TX vs Salem, VA
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
Salem
73.2
#778 nationally
Salem leads in crime level (7.2 vs 14.5). Salem leads in median household income ($68,402 vs $52,664). Brenham leads in cost of living index (98 vs 105).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brenham, TX | Salem, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.6 (#1518) | 73.2 (#778) |
| Population | 19,142 | 25,600 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $329,916 | $312,662 |
| Median Household Income | $52,664 | $68,402 |
| Average Commute | 18.3 min | 18.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 27 |
| Crime Level | 14.5 | 7.2 |
| 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+19.3 |
Data coverage note: Brenham is missing data for 1 metric that Salem has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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73.2 Score
Salem, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$312,662
Population
25,600
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
27
Northeast
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