Hammond, IN vs Rocky Mount, 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
Rocky Mount
74
#652 nationally
Hammond leads in walk score (52 vs 22). Rocky Mount leads in average commute (21.3 min vs 24.6 min). Hammond leads in median household income ($52,368 vs $50,092).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hammond, IN | Rocky Mount, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.8 (#311) | 74 (#652) |
| Population | 76,193 | 54,245 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $178,835 | $189,218 |
| Median Household Income | $52,368 | $50,092 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 21.3 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 20.3 | 21.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.6 | D+22.7 |
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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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74 Score
Rocky Mount, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$189,218
Population
54,245
Crime
High
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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