Brenham, TX vs Garden Grove, 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
Garden Grove
63.2
#1788 nationally
Garden Grove leads in crime level (7.6 vs 14.5). Brenham leads in cost of living index (98 vs 165). Garden Grove leads in median household income ($86,139 vs $52,664).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brenham, TX | Garden Grove, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.6 (#1518) | 63.2 (#1788) |
| Population | 19,142 | 168,234 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $329,916 | $1,015,470 |
| Median Household Income | $52,664 | $86,139 |
| Average Commute | 18.3 min | 29.1 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 62 |
| Crime Level | 14.5 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 165 |
| 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 Garden Grove 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
63.2 Score
Garden Grove, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,015,470
Population
168,234
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
62
Pacific
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