Brenham, TX vs San Antonio, 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
San Antonio
74.7
#570 nationally
Brenham leads in average commute (18.3 min vs 25.4 min). San Antonio leads in median household income ($57,346 vs $52,664). San Antonio leads in cost of living index (91 vs 98).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brenham, TX | San Antonio, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.6 (#1518) | 74.7 (#570) |
| Population | 19,142 | 1,495,295 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $329,916 | $249,689 |
| Median Household Income | $52,664 | $57,346 |
| Average Commute | 18.3 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 37 |
| Crime Level | 14.5 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+54.7 | D+9.8 |
Data coverage note: Brenham is missing data for 1 metric that San Antonio 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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C
74.7 Score
San Antonio, TX
Remember the Alamo and embrace the River Walk
Median Home
$249,689
Population
1,495,295
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southwest
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