Hammond, IN vs Rockwall, TX
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
Rockwall
70.4
#1106 nationally
Rockwall leads in crime level (4.0 vs 20.3). Rockwall leads in median household income ($114,799 vs $52,368). Hammond leads in walk score (52 vs 24).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hammond, IN | Rockwall, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.8 (#311) | 70.4 (#1106) |
| Population | 76,193 | 52,918 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $178,835 | $480,713 |
| Median Household Income | $52,368 | $114,799 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 30.2 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 20.3 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.6 | R+40.9 |
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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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70.4 Score
Rockwall, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$480,713
Population
52,918
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
24
Southwest
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