Belton, MO 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.
Belton
73.2
#765 nationally
Brenham
66.6
#1518 nationally
Belton leads in crime level (9.1 vs 14.5). Brenham leads in average commute (18.3 min vs 25.7 min). Belton leads in median household income ($68,030 vs $52,664).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Belton, MO | Brenham, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#765) | 66.6 (#1518) |
| Population | 25,534 | 19,142 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $274,327 | $329,916 |
| Median Household Income | $68,030 | $52,664 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 18.3 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 9.1 | 14.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+32.1 | R+54.7 |
Data coverage note: Brenham is missing data for 1 metric that Belton has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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73.2 Score
Belton, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$274,327
Population
25,534
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
22
Midwest
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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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