Brenham, TX vs Valley Stream, NY
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
Valley Stream
64.4
#1697 nationally
Valley Stream leads in median household income ($122,048 vs $52,664). Brenham leads in average commute (18.3 min vs 42.3 min). Valley Stream leads in crime level (6.9 vs 14.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brenham, TX | Valley Stream, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.6 (#1518) | 64.4 (#1697) |
| Population | 19,142 | 40,007 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $329,916 | $776,097 |
| Median Household Income | $52,664 | $122,048 |
| Average Commute | 18.3 min | 42.3 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 69 |
| Crime Level | 14.5 | 6.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 144 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+54.7 | R+4.2 |
Data coverage note: Brenham is missing data for 1 metric that Valley Stream 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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64.4 Score
Valley Stream, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$776,097
Population
40,007
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
69
Northeast
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