Brenham, TX vs West St. Paul, MN
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
West St. Paul
74.8
#558 nationally
West St. Paul leads in crime level (4.5 vs 14.5). West St. Paul leads in median household income ($68,359 vs $52,664). Brenham leads in average commute (18.3 min vs 23.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brenham, TX | West St. Paul, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.6 (#1518) | 74.8 (#558) |
| Population | 19,142 | 21,722 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $329,916 | $324,921 |
| Median Household Income | $52,664 | $68,359 |
| Average Commute | 18.3 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 45 |
| Crime Level | 14.5 | 4.5 |
| 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 | D+12.9 |
Data coverage note: Brenham is missing data for 1 metric that West St. Paul 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
74.8 Score
West St. Paul, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$324,921
Population
21,722
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
45
Midwest
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