Brownwood, TX vs Orange, TX

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.

Brownwood

80.6

#69 nationally

vs

Orange

77.4

#249 nationally

Brownwood leads in average commute (13.2 min vs 23.4 min). Brownwood leads in walk score (32 vs 24). Orange leads in median household income ($58,756 vs $45,412).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Brownwood, TX Orange, TX
WhereAtHome Score 80.6 (#69) 77.4 (#249)
Population 18,790 19,108
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $172,876 $184,568
Median Household Income $45,412 $58,756
Average Commute 13.2 min 23.4 min
Walk Score 32 24
Crime Level 9.9 12.4
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 87 88
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+73.9 R+66.7