Bryan, TX vs Sterling Heights, MI
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
Sterling Heights
72.7
#851 nationally
Sterling Heights leads in crime level (6.3 vs 10.5). Bryan leads in average commute (17.9 min vs 26 min). Sterling Heights leads in median household income ($75,381 vs $55,234).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bryan, TX | Sterling Heights, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#870) | 72.7 (#851) |
| Population | 89,615 | 133,306 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $276,528 | $313,695 |
| Median Household Income | $55,234 | $75,381 |
| Average Commute | 17.9 min | 26 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 10.5 | 6.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.9 | R+13.7 |
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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C-
72.7 Score
Sterling Heights, MI
Mid-size Michigan city with community character
Median Home
$313,695
Population
133,306
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
33
Midwest
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