Brownwood, TX vs Plum, PA
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
Plum leads in crime level (1.7 vs 9.9). Brownwood leads in walk score (32 vs 13). Brownwood leads in average commute (13.2 min vs 31.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brownwood, TX | Plum, PA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,790 | 26,391 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $172,876 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $45,412 | $91,931 |
| Average Commute | 13.2 min | 31.1 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 13 |
| Crime Level | 9.9 | 1.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+73.9 | D+20.3 |
B-
80.6 Score
Brownwood, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$172,876
Population
18,790
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
Southwest
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Score
Plum, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Population
26,391
Crime
Low
Walk Score
13
Median Income
$91,931
Northeast
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