Brenham, TX vs Buena Park, CA
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.
Brenham
66.6
#1518 nationally
Buena Park
63.8
#1736 nationally
Buena Park leads in crime level (6.8 vs 14.5). Buena Park leads in median household income ($101,586 vs $52,664). Brenham leads in cost of living index (98 vs 167).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brenham, TX | Buena Park, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.6 (#1518) | 63.8 (#1736) |
| Population | 19,142 | 81,958 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $329,916 | $942,568 |
| Median Household Income | $52,664 | $101,586 |
| Average Commute | 18.3 min | 29.7 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 57 |
| Crime Level | 14.5 | 6.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 167 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+54.7 | D+2.6 |
Data coverage note: Brenham is missing data for 1 metric that Buena Park has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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D
63.8 Score
Buena Park, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$942,568
Population
81,958
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
57
Pacific
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