Fayetteville, NC vs Hammond, 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.
Fayetteville
72.5
#876 nationally
Hammond
70.7
#1072 nationally
Hammond leads in walk score (32 vs 21). Fayetteville leads in median household income ($53,424 vs $42,049). Hammond leads in crime level (15.1 vs 18.1).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fayetteville, NC | Hammond, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#876) | 70.7 (#1072) |
| Population | 209,749 | 22,527 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $225,510 | $225,024 |
| Median Household Income | $53,424 | $42,049 |
| Average Commute | 19 min | 22.4 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 18.1 | 15.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.4 | R+37.4 |
C-
72.5 Score
Fayetteville, NC
Growing North Carolina city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$225,510
Population
209,749
Crime
High
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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C-
70.7 Score
Hammond, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$225,024
Population
22,527
Crime
High
Walk Score
32
Southeast
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