Brenham, TX vs Mankato, MN
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
Mankato
74.8
#549 nationally
Mankato leads in crime level (7.0 vs 14.5). Mankato leads in average commute (15.3 min vs 18.3 min). Mankato leads in median household income ($61,726 vs $52,664).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brenham, TX | Mankato, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.6 (#1518) | 74.8 (#549) |
| Population | 19,142 | 45,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $329,916 | $308,167 |
| Median Household Income | $52,664 | $61,726 |
| Average Commute | 18.3 min | 15.3 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 40 |
| Crime Level | 14.5 | 7.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+54.7 | R+1.2 |
Data coverage note: Brenham is missing data for 1 metric that Mankato has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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74.8 Score
Mankato, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$308,167
Population
45,742
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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