Brenham, TX vs Washington, DC
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
Washington
66.2
#1580 nationally
Washington leads in median household income ($101,722 vs $52,664). Brenham leads in cost of living index (98 vs 181). Brenham leads in crime level (14.5 vs 25.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brenham, TX | Washington, DC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.6 (#1518) | 66.2 (#1580) |
| Population | 19,142 | 678,972 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $329,916 | $576,796 |
| Median Household Income | $52,664 | $101,722 |
| Average Commute | 18.3 min | 30.5 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 98 |
| Crime Level | 14.5 | 25.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 181 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+54.7 | D+86.1 |
Data coverage note: Brenham is missing data for 1 metric that Washington 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
66.2 Score
Washington, DC
Major District of Columbia city with a diverse economy
Median Home
$576,796
Population
678,972
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
98
Northeast
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