Brenham, TX vs Phenix City, AL
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
Phenix City
72.3
#910 nationally
Brenham leads in crime level (14.5 vs 21.3). Brenham leads in average commute (18.3 min vs 21.2 min). Brenham leads in median household income ($52,664 vs $46,944).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brenham, TX | Phenix City, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.6 (#1518) | 72.3 (#910) |
| Population | 19,142 | 38,441 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $329,916 | $212,499 |
| Median Household Income | $52,664 | $46,944 |
| Average Commute | 18.3 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 24 |
| Crime Level | 14.5 | 21.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 90 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+54.7 | R+27.8 |
Data coverage note: Brenham is missing data for 1 metric that Phenix City 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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72.3 Score
Phenix City, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$212,499
Population
38,441
Crime
High
Walk Score
24
Southeast
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