Bryan, TX vs Buena Park, 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.
Bryan
72.5
#870 nationally
Buena Park
63.8
#1736 nationally
Buena Park leads in median household income ($101,586 vs $55,234). Buena Park leads in walk score (57 vs 33). Bryan leads in cost of living index (97 vs 167).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bryan, TX | Buena Park, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#870) | 63.8 (#1736) |
| Population | 89,615 | 81,958 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $276,528 | $942,568 |
| Median Household Income | $55,234 | $101,586 |
| Average Commute | 17.9 min | 29.7 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 10.5 | 6.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 167 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.9 | D+2.6 |
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72.5 Score
Bryan, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$276,528
Population
89,615
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
33
Southwest
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D
63.8 Score
Buena Park, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$942,568
Population
81,958
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
57
Pacific
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