Bryan, TX vs Plainview, 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.
Bryan
72.5
#870 nationally
Plainview
80.8
#64 nationally
Bryan leads in median household income ($55,234 vs $46,274). Plainview leads in cost of living index (85 vs 97). Bryan leads in walk score (33 vs 31).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bryan, TX | Plainview, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#870) | 80.8 (#64) |
| Population | 89,615 | 19,420 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $276,528 | $120,278 |
| Median Household Income | $55,234 | $46,274 |
| Average Commute | 17.9 min | 17.8 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 10.5 | 10.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 85 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.9 | R+58.0 |
C-
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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B-
80.8 Score
Plainview, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$120,278
Population
19,420
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
31
Southwest
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