Brenham, TX vs Seal Beach, 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
Seal Beach
59.7
#1946 nationally
Brenham leads in average commute (18.3 min vs 31 min). Brenham leads in cost of living index (98 vs 149). Seal Beach leads in median household income ($75,507 vs $52,664).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brenham, TX | Seal Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.6 (#1518) | 59.7 (#1946) |
| Population | 19,142 | 24,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $329,916 | $841,961 |
| Median Household Income | $52,664 | $75,507 |
| Average Commute | 18.3 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 41 |
| Crime Level | 14.5 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 149 |
| 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 Seal Beach 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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59.7 Score
Seal Beach, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$841,961
Population
24,352
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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