Brenham, TX vs Santa Paula, 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 Paula
64.8
#1675 nationally
Santa Paula leads in crime level (9.0 vs 14.5). Brenham leads in average commute (18.3 min vs 28 min). Brenham leads in cost of living index (98 vs 142).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brenham, TX | Santa Paula, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.6 (#1518) | 64.8 (#1675) |
| Population | 19,142 | 31,792 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $329,916 | $719,395 |
| Median Household Income | $52,664 | $72,014 |
| Average Commute | 18.3 min | 28 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 59 |
| Crime Level | 14.5 | 9.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+54.7 | D+15.1 |
Data coverage note: Brenham is missing data for 1 metric that Santa Paula 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
64.8 Score
Santa Paula, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$719,395
Population
31,792
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
59
Pacific
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