Hammond, IN vs Kinston, NC
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
Kinston
73.2
#774 nationally
Hammond leads in walk score (52 vs 31). Hammond leads in median household income ($52,368 vs $35,653). Hammond leads in crime level (20.3 vs 26.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hammond, IN | Kinston, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.8 (#311) | 73.2 (#774) |
| Population | 76,193 | 19,411 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $178,835 | $147,755 |
| Median Household Income | $52,368 | $35,653 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 19.1 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 20.3 | 26.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.6 | R+6.8 |
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76.8 Score
Hammond, IN
Indiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$178,835
Population
76,193
Crime
High
Walk Score
52
Midwest
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73.2 Score
Kinston, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$147,755
Population
19,411
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
31
Southeast
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