Brownwood, TX vs Lenexa, KS
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
Lenexa
72.8
#829 nationally
Lenexa leads in median household income ($101,074 vs $45,412). Lenexa leads in crime level (5.0 vs 9.9). Brownwood leads in average commute (13.2 min vs 19.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brownwood, TX | Lenexa, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.6 (#69) | 72.8 (#829) |
| Population | 18,790 | 58,536 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $172,876 | $485,239 |
| Median Household Income | $45,412 | $101,074 |
| Average Commute | 13.2 min | 19.6 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 9.9 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+73.9 | D+8.5 |
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-
72.8 Score
Lenexa, KS
Kansas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$485,239
Population
58,536
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
33
Midwest
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