Brenham, TX vs Sachse, 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.
Brenham
66.6
#1518 nationally
Sachse
74.2
#626 nationally
Sachse leads in crime level (2.0 vs 14.5). Sachse leads in median household income ($127,888 vs $52,664). Brenham leads in average commute (18.3 min vs 30.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brenham, TX | Sachse, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.6 (#1518) | 74.2 (#626) |
| Population | 19,142 | 32,294 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $329,916 | $433,539 |
| Median Household Income | $52,664 | $127,888 |
| Average Commute | 18.3 min | 30.5 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 18 |
| Crime Level | 14.5 | 2.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+54.7 | D+22.2 |
Data coverage note: Brenham is missing data for 1 metric that Sachse 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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74.2 Score
Sachse, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$433,539
Population
32,294
Crime
Low
Walk Score
18
Southwest
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