Clarksville, TN vs Ruston, LA
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.
Clarksville
67.7
#1391 nationally
Ruston
72.3
#911 nationally
Clarksville leads in median household income ($62,688 vs $32,877). Ruston leads in average commute (13.9 min vs 25.7 min). Ruston leads in walk score (25 vs 18).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Clarksville, TN | Ruston, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.7 (#1391) | 72.3 (#911) |
| Population | 180,716 | 22,233 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $321,955 | $229,937 |
| Median Household Income | $62,688 | $32,877 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 13.9 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 11.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+18.4 | R+25.4 |
D+
67.7 Score
Clarksville, TN
Mid-size Tennessee city with community character
Median Home
$321,955
Population
180,716
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
18
Southeast
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C-
72.3 Score
Ruston, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$229,937
Population
22,233
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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