Hammond, IN vs Holyoke, MA

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.

Hammond

76.8

#311 nationally

vs

Holyoke

67

#1471 nationally

Hammond leads in crime level (20.3 vs 28.5). Hammond leads in cost of living index (87 vs 111). Holyoke leads in average commute (20.5 min vs 24.6 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Hammond, IN Holyoke, MA
WhereAtHome Score 76.8 (#311) 67 (#1471)
Population 76,193 37,628
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $178,835 $337,457
Median Household Income $52,368 $49,007
Average Commute 24.6 min 20.5 min
Walk Score 52 55
Crime Level 20.3 28.5
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 87 111
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+5.6 D+8.9