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Brenham, TX vs Melbourne, FL

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Are people in Melbourne older or younger than people in Brenham?
- The Median Age in Melbourne is 7.4 years older than in Brenham.

Are housing costs cheaper in Melbourne or Brenham?
- Melbourne housing costs are 13.5% more expensive than Brenham housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Melbourne or Brenham?
- The average commute for residents of Melbourne is 7.2 minutes longer than it is for residents of Brenham.

Things to do in Brenham?
Brenham is a city situated within Washington County, Texas with plenty of attractions available such as attending concerts at Pioneer Pavilion or exploring its multiple trails good for biking or jogging. Additionally there are several shopping outlets and eateries providing unique items or delicious cuisine perfect for any budget situated throughout town plus nearby Lake Somerville provides stunning views!

Things to do in Melbourne?
Melbourne, Florida is situated along Florida's Space Coast with easy access to attractions like Brevard Zoo or plenty of beaches.

 Brenham, TXMelbourne, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock83,500329,725,481
 Median Income$54,536  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$306,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time14.47  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Brenham    9 Reviews

Brenham is a typical town of it's size in Texas. The folks are friendly, but like anyplace else, it helps to have a group like a church, VFW, etc to introduce you to  More

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Was amazed at how many of the locals greeted us warmly each time we visited, though no one knew  More

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They have vets that will kill your cats at point blank range. See national news and social media sites. The ice cream will kill you with some deadly bacteria. Again  More

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Reviews for Melbourne    28 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Moved here from Ohio 3 months ago, trying not to be disappointed, there isn't much to do, its really small and shopping is bad. I wanted out of Cleveland but didn't  More

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I have lived in many areas of this town. It is growing and has a nice selection of older and very new areas. The access to beaches and parks is quick and well kept.   More

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The rating on here is accurate. Crime is rather high. There's shootings and killings constantly. If you're coming from another state, just check floridatoday.com at  More

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