Belton, TX 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
75.4
#456 nationally
Brenham
66.6
#1518 nationally
Belton leads in crime level (2.5 vs 14.5). Belton leads in median household income ($57,025 vs $52,664). Brenham leads in average commute (18.3 min vs 19.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Belton, TX | Brenham, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.4 (#456) | 66.6 (#1518) |
| Population | 25,171 | 19,142 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $315,954 | $329,916 |
| Median Household Income | $57,025 | $52,664 |
| Average Commute | 19.8 min | 18.3 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 14.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+16.2 | 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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75.4 Score
Belton, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$315,954
Population
25,171
Crime
Low
Walk Score
30
Southwest
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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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