Brownwood, TX vs Lawrence, IN
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
Lawrence
74
#647 nationally
Brownwood leads in average commute (13.2 min vs 25.1 min). Lawrence leads in median household income ($70,762 vs $45,412). Brownwood leads in walk score (32 vs 24).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brownwood, TX | Lawrence, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.6 (#69) | 74 (#647) |
| Population | 18,790 | 49,235 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $172,876 | $271,470 |
| Median Household Income | $45,412 | $70,762 |
| Average Commute | 13.2 min | 25.1 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 9.9 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+73.9 | R+51.0 |
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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C
74 Score
Lawrence, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$271,470
Population
49,235
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
24
Midwest
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