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Brenham, TX vs Nacogdoches, TX

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Are people in Nacogdoches older or younger than people in Brenham?
- The Median Age in Nacogdoches is 10.2 years younger than in Brenham.

Are housing costs cheaper in Nacogdoches or Brenham?
- Nacogdoches housing costs are 49.8% less expensive than Brenham housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Nacogdoches or Brenham?
- The average commute for residents of Nacogdoches is 1.5 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 Nacogdoches?
Nacogdoches TX lies just east from Houston boasting numerous opportunities for outdoor adventure such as hikes through the Angelina National Forest or kayaking down Neches River.

 Brenham, TXNacogdoches, TXUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,347329,725,481
 Median Income$54,536  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock24.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$306,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.1%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 Nacogdoches    5 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

loved growing up in Nac never realized how pretty Nac was until I moved away and would come home to  More

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I have visited the Nacogdoches area several times since I was about 14. I am 30 now and am planning on relocating to this area permanently. There are many large  More

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Nacogdoches is the oldest town in Texas having been the center of development in Texas, as was San Antonio. However, it was later, somewhat side stepped, as the rest of  More

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