Freeport, IL 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.

Freeport

82.8

#20 nationally

vs

Hammond

70.7

#1072 nationally

Freeport leads in crime level (9.9 vs 15.1). Freeport leads in walk score (42 vs 32). Freeport leads in average commute (18.3 min vs 22.4 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Freeport, IL Hammond, LA
WhereAtHome Score 82.8 (#20) 70.7 (#1072)
Population 23,136 22,527
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $129,722 $225,024
Median Household Income $44,658 $42,049
Average Commute 18.3 min 22.4 min
Walk Score 42 32
Crime Level 9.9 15.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 82 95
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+19.4 R+37.4
Freeport, IL
B-
82.8 Score

Freeport, IL

Small Illinois city with local appeal

Median Home

$129,722

Population

23,136

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

42

Midwest View Freeport, IL →
Hammond, LA
C-
70.7 Score

Hammond, LA

Small Louisiana city with local appeal

Median Home

$225,024

Population

22,527

Crime

High

Walk Score

32

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