Albany, CA vs Brenham, 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.
Albany
68.2
#1329 nationally
Brenham
66.6
#1518 nationally
Albany leads in crime level (3.8 vs 14.5). Albany leads in median household income ($124,469 vs $52,664). Brenham leads in cost of living index (98 vs 207).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Albany, CA | Brenham, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.2 (#1329) | 66.6 (#1518) |
| Population | 19,097 | 19,142 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,249,885 | $329,916 |
| Median Household Income | $124,469 | $52,664 |
| Average Commute | 31.7 min | 18.3 min |
| Walk Score | 84 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 3.8 | 14.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 207 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | R+54.7 |
Data coverage note: Brenham is missing data for 1 metric that Albany has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
68.2 Score
Albany, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,249,885
Population
19,097
Crime
Low
Walk Score
84
Pacific
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D
66.6 Score
Brenham, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$329,916
Population
19,142
Crime
Moderate-High
Median Income
$52,664
Southwest
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