Brenham, TX vs White Bear Lake, MN
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
White Bear Lake
75.6
#443 nationally
White Bear Lake leads in crime level (2.4 vs 14.5). White Bear Lake leads in median household income ($79,699 vs $52,664). Brenham leads in average commute (18.3 min vs 22.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brenham, TX | White Bear Lake, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.6 (#1518) | 75.6 (#443) |
| Population | 19,142 | 23,363 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $329,916 | $364,439 |
| Median Household Income | $52,664 | $79,699 |
| Average Commute | 18.3 min | 22.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 36 |
| Crime Level | 14.5 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+54.7 | D+43.3 |
Data coverage note: Brenham is missing data for 1 metric that White Bear Lake 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
75.6 Score
White Bear Lake, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$364,439
Population
23,363
Crime
Low
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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