Brenham, TX vs Santa Ana, 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
Santa Ana
63.6
#1759 nationally
Brenham leads in average commute (18.3 min vs 26.8 min). Brenham leads in cost of living index (98 vs 138). Santa Ana leads in median household income ($72,458 vs $52,664).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brenham, TX | Santa Ana, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.6 (#1518) | 63.6 (#1759) |
| Population | 19,142 | 310,227 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $329,916 | $869,263 |
| Median Household Income | $52,664 | $72,458 |
| Average Commute | 18.3 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 55 |
| Crime Level | 14.5 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 138 |
| 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 Santa Ana 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
63.6 Score
Santa Ana, CA
Heart of Orange County
Median Home
$869,263
Population
310,227
Crime
Moderate
Schools
C
Pacific
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