Brenham, TX vs Texas City, 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
Texas City
77.2
#273 nationally
Texas City leads in crime level (9.3 vs 14.5). Brenham leads in average commute (18.3 min vs 23.4 min). Texas City leads in median household income ($61,359 vs $52,664).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brenham, TX | Texas City, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.6 (#1518) | 77.2 (#273) |
| Population | 19,142 | 56,609 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $329,916 | $230,169 |
| Median Household Income | $52,664 | $61,359 |
| Average Commute | 18.3 min | 23.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 36 |
| Crime Level | 14.5 | 9.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+54.7 | R+27.4 |
Data coverage note: Brenham is missing data for 1 metric that Texas City 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+
77.2 Score
Texas City, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$230,169
Population
56,609
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Southwest
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