Bryan, TX vs Merrillville, 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.
Bryan
72.5
#870 nationally
Merrillville
72.6
#860 nationally
Bryan leads in average commute (17.9 min vs 31.7 min). Bryan leads in walk score (33 vs 23). Merrillville leads in crime level (7.8 vs 10.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bryan, TX | Merrillville, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#870) | 72.6 (#860) |
| Population | 89,615 | 36,347 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $276,528 | $246,742 |
| Median Household Income | $55,234 | $62,221 |
| Average Commute | 17.9 min | 31.7 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 10.5 | 7.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.9 | D+5.6 |
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72.5 Score
Bryan, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$276,528
Population
89,615
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
33
Southwest
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72.6 Score
Merrillville, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$246,742
Population
36,347
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
23
Midwest
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