Hammond, LA vs Harrison, NJ
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
70.7
#1072 nationally
Harrison
58.4
#1955 nationally
Harrison leads in crime level (6.4 vs 15.1). Harrison leads in median household income ($72,773 vs $42,049). Hammond leads in average commute (22.4 min vs 38.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hammond, LA | Harrison, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1072) | 58.4 (#1955) |
| Population | 22,527 | 20,520 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $225,024 | $586,684 |
| Median Household Income | $42,049 | $72,773 |
| Average Commute | 22.4 min | 38.2 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 15.1 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+37.4 | D+28.1 |
Data coverage note: Harrison is missing data for 1 metric that Hammond has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
70.7 Score
Hammond, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$225,024
Population
22,527
Crime
High
Walk Score
32
Southeast
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F
58.4 Score
Harrison, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$586,684
Population
20,520
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$72,773
Northeast
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