Brownwood, TX vs Lubbock, TX
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
Lubbock
77
#290 nationally
Brownwood leads in crime level (9.9 vs 22.5). Lubbock leads in median household income ($58,734 vs $45,412). Brownwood leads in average commute (13.2 min vs 16.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brownwood, TX | Lubbock, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.6 (#69) | 77 (#290) |
| Population | 18,790 | 266,878 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $172,876 | $212,191 |
| Median Household Income | $45,412 | $58,734 |
| Average Commute | 13.2 min | 16.1 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 9.9 | 22.5 |
| 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+39.5 |
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+
77 Score
Lubbock, TX
Growing Texas city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$212,191
Population
266,878
Crime
High
Walk Score
39
Southwest
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