Brownwood, TX vs Freeport, IL
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.
Brownwood
80.6
#69 nationally
Freeport
82.8
#20 nationally
Brownwood leads in average commute (13.2 min vs 18.3 min). Freeport leads in walk score (42 vs 32). Freeport leads in cost of living index (82 vs 87).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brownwood, TX | Freeport, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.6 (#69) | 82.8 (#20) |
| Population | 18,790 | 23,136 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $172,876 | $129,722 |
| Median Household Income | $45,412 | $44,658 |
| Average Commute | 13.2 min | 18.3 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 9.9 | 9.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 82 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+73.9 | R+19.4 |
B-
80.6 Score
Brownwood, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$172,876
Population
18,790
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
Southwest
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B-
82.8 Score
Freeport, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$129,722
Population
23,136
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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