Hammond, IN vs Westbrook, ME
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
Westbrook
71
#1039 nationally
Westbrook leads in crime level (4.8 vs 20.3). Hammond leads in walk score (52 vs 31). Westbrook leads in median household income ($81,198 vs $52,368).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hammond, IN | Westbrook, ME |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.8 (#311) | 71 (#1039) |
| Population | 76,193 | 20,564 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $178,835 | $464,730 |
| Median Household Income | $52,368 | $81,198 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 20.3 | 4.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.6 | D+36.3 |
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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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71 Score
Westbrook, ME
Small Maine city with local appeal
Median Home
$464,730
Population
20,564
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
31
Northeast
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