Griffin, GA 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.
Griffin
68.1
#1345 nationally
Ruston
72.3
#911 nationally
Ruston leads in crime level (11.7 vs 26.5). Ruston leads in average commute (13.9 min vs 23.3 min). Griffin leads in median household income ($42,047 vs $32,877).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Griffin, GA | Ruston, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.1 (#1345) | 72.3 (#911) |
| Population | 24,044 | 22,233 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $241,323 | $229,937 |
| Median Household Income | $42,047 | $32,877 |
| Average Commute | 23.3 min | 13.9 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 26.5 | 11.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+16.7 | R+25.4 |
D+
68.1 Score
Griffin, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$241,323
Population
24,044
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
31
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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