Bryan, TX vs South El Monte, 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
South El Monte
62.5
#1853 nationally
South El Monte leads in walk score (61 vs 33). Bryan leads in average commute (17.9 min vs 27.7 min). Bryan leads in cost of living index (97 vs 148).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bryan, TX | South El Monte, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#870) | 62.5 (#1853) |
| Population | 89,615 | 19,032 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $276,528 | $759,990 |
| Median Household Income | $55,234 | $67,724 |
| Average Commute | 17.9 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 61 |
| Crime Level | 10.5 | 12.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.9 | D+32.9 |
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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D-
62.5 Score
South El Monte, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$759,990
Population
19,032
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
61
Pacific
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