Eastpointe, MI 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.

Eastpointe

79.3

#133 nationally

vs

Ruston

72.3

#911 nationally

Eastpointe leads in walk score (57 vs 25). Ruston leads in average commute (13.9 min vs 26.1 min). Eastpointe leads in median household income ($57,953 vs $32,877).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Eastpointe, MI Ruston, LA
WhereAtHome Score 79.3 (#133) 72.3 (#911)
Population 33,676 22,233
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $157,494 $229,937
Median Household Income $57,953 $32,877
Average Commute 26.1 min 13.9 min
Walk Score 57 25
Crime Level 19.7 11.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 88 95
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+13.7 R+25.4
Eastpointe, MI
C+
79.3 Score

Eastpointe, MI

Small Michigan city with local appeal

Median Home

$157,494

Population

33,676

Crime

High

Walk Score

57

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Ruston, LA
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

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