Signals
Brenham
Bellefontaine
Growth
49 · Top 50%
vs47 · Bottom 46%
Climate
69 · Top 43%
vs63 · Bottom 40%
Physical resilience
70 · Top 28%
vs71 · Top 26%
Housing affordability
92 · Bottom 43%
vs100 · Top 27%
Access
67 · Bottom 32%
vs80 · Top 44%
Economic stability
46 · Bottom 43%
vs52 · Top 49%
Measured values
| Metric | Brenham | Bellefontaine | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 36,647 | 46,089 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $77,825 | $71,551 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $43,255 | $38,989 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 61/sq mi | 101/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $288,100 | $203,200 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $1,165 | $845 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 69.8% | 77.6% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.7% | 18.7% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 13.4% | 11.1% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Housing units permitted (12 months) | 103 | 135 | 12 months ending July 2026 |
| Permits per 1,000 residents | 2.8 | 2.9 | 12 months ending July 2026 |
| Permit change (year over year) | -51.6% | 1.5% | 12 months ending July 2026 |
| Average July high | 95°F | 84°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 41°F | 20°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 41.8" | 35.8" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 61 mi | 41 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 24.7 min | 23.5 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 40.9 | 41.9 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
A bolded value is the more favorable of the two where the metric has a clear direction. Metrics like population and density have no inherent better or worse and are shown unweighted.
Physical risk tradeoff
Brenham
Elevated or high exposure: hurricane.
Bellefontaine
Elevated or high exposure: earthquake, tornado.
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Full profiles: Brenham, TX Micro Area · Bellefontaine, OH Micro Area · How this is calculated: methodology