Boca Raton, FL vs Hammond, IN
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Boca Raton
69.8
#1166 nationally
Hammond
76.8
#311 nationally
Boca Raton leads in crime level (4.7 vs 20.3). Boca Raton leads in median household income ($95,570 vs $52,368). Hammond leads in cost of living index (87 vs 148).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boca Raton, FL | Hammond, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.8 (#1166) | 76.8 (#311) |
| Population | 99,974 | 76,193 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $576,025 | $178,835 |
| Median Household Income | $95,570 | $52,368 |
| Average Commute | 21.6 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 20.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 148 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+0.8 | D+5.6 |
D+
69.8 Score
Boca Raton, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$576,025
Population
99,974
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
38
Southeast
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76.8 Score
Hammond, IN
Indiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$178,835
Population
76,193
Crime
High
Walk Score
52
Midwest
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